Regional Tourism & Industry Coordination: ECOWAS held a one-day COPITOUR consultative meeting in Abuja with tourism business associations from across West Africa, including The Gambia, to strengthen regional business links and boost jobs, investment and peace through tourism. Tech Transfer & Skills Development: NASENI and The Gambia moved toward a comprehensive MoU after a ministerial visit to NASENI in Abuja, with cooperation expected across TVET, research, innovation, skills and technology commercialisation. Infrastructure for Agro-Logistics & Trade: President Adama Barrow continued his nationwide tour, inaugurating and laying foundations for roads and health projects, including an agro-logistics centre at Maka Farafenni and road works aimed at turning Farafenni into a trade and transit hub on the Senegambia corridor. Circular Agriculture in Kanifing: Kanifing Municipal Council opened a circular agriculture facility combining a production garden, market, cold storage and composting to cut post-harvest losses, recycle waste into inputs, and create jobs for women. Banking & Business Support: Access Bank Gambia won Euromoney’s “Best Bank in The Gambia” for the third straight year, highlighting continued focus on financial inclusion, digital innovation and sustainable development.