AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Skills Push: VRA Academy has started a 10-day “training of trainers” workshop for 20 energy professionals from Ghana and The Gambia on solar mini-grids, aiming to build local renewable expertise across West Africa. Tax Crackdown: The Gambia Revenue Authority has opened a five-day transfer pricing technical assistance mission with ATAF and the World Bank to help tackle tax avoidance and profit shifting by multinationals. Jobs Debate: A political scientist is challenging the government’s “163,000 jobs created” claim, saying the figures blur survival work and informal activity with real job creation. Infrastructure Momentum: President Adama Barrow continues the Connect Gambia push—launching road projects and earlier road foundations—while residents in URR rally behind the plan to connect remote communities. Public Enterprise Pressure: Kiang West NAM says private sector influence is “killing” public enterprises, pointing to procurement and telecom/aviation decisions. Politics Watch: Dr Ceesay argues past criticism of Barrow shouldn’t define today’s politics as the Unite Movement for Change holds its maiden congress.
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