AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlood Relief for Families: Qatar Charity (QC) says it has supported 1,200 flood-affected Gambian families with QR670,000 worth of food baskets, blankets, and construction/shelter materials, delivered with the National Disaster Management Agency and local authorities. Mangrove Livelihoods & Restoration: A report from the Tanbi Wetland highlights how women in Banjul rely on mangroves for crabs, fish and shellfish while increasingly joining restoration efforts that protect shorelines from erosion and flooding. Skills for Industry & Jobs: President Adama Barrow presided over awards of over D83 million to 25 TVET institutions under the Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund (World Bank-backed), targeting training in agriculture, engineering, ICT, business and creative arts. Border Farming Crisis: The agriculture minister, Demba Sabally, says more than 130 farmers ordered off farms by Senegalese security forces should return by end of the week as bilateral talks continue. Private Sector Push: The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) met President Barrow to brief him on business challenges and renew its push for a more enabling environment for investment and job creation. Gambia-Gabon Trade Boost: The Gambia and Gabon signed five agreements after Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema’s visit, aiming to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, diplomacy and agriculture.
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