AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFinancial Literacy Push: The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) held its maiden International Academic Conference in Ekiti, with Gambia-relevant takeaway: capital markets and sustainable finance are being framed as the route to deeper financial literacy and long-term investment. CBG Monetary Update: The Central Bank of The Gambia kept the Monetary Policy Rate at 14% as inflation pressures rise, citing imported price shocks linked to the Iran war; headline inflation hit 7.0% in April and food inflation 6.7%. Remittances Up: In the same MPC reporting, remittances jumped 17.2% to US$246.08m (D17.712bn), supporting foreign currency liquidity and cushioning external risks. Tax Digitalisation: The Gambia Revenue Authority urged businesses and citizens to embrace digitalisation, linking it to faster, stronger revenue collection. Education Expansion: The University of Education, The Gambia, unveiled its first degree programmes, adding new teacher-focused undergraduate and postgraduate options. Infrastructure Momentum: President Barrow continued road launches and mosque inaugurations across URR/CRR, including a 20.5km road in Niamina, ending long waits.
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