AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUniversity Expansion: The University of Education The Gambia (UEG) has officially launched its first-ever degree programmes at the Brikama campus, rolling out new undergraduate tracks in teacher-focused sciences, languages, civic education and economics education, plus postgraduate options like M.Ed. Educational Administration and an MSc in Education Management Information Systems. Food Prices Watch: The Central Bank says inflation is rising again, with food inflation at 6.7% as the Iran war pushes up meat, fish, transport, housing and utilities costs, while the policy rate stays at 14%. Jobs & Skills Focus: Stakeholders have validated a report identifying five priority economic sectors—agribusiness, construction, ICT/creative tech, the green/circular economy and cultural/creative industries—aimed at boosting skills and job creation. Infrastructure Momentum: President Barrow continues the Connect Gambia push with major rural road openings and foundation stones, including a 20.5km road in Niamina after decades of delays. Energy Capacity: VRA Academy in Akuse is training ToT teams on clean solar mini-grids to scale renewable power skills across West Africa.
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