Trade Finance Boost: ITFC signed a US$250m framework with The Gambia at the IsDB Annual Meetings in Baku, targeting energy supply, food security, healthcare, agricultural value chains and private sector financing. Agriculture Data Push: GIEPA unveiled a digital mapping platform to profile farmers, cooperatives, processors and exporters across key value chains, aiming to close an information gap and guide investment. Tax Modernisation: The Gambia Revenue Authority urged manufacturers and industrial businesses to adopt the new Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), a web-based overhaul for e-registration, e-filing, e-payment and refunds. Research Funding: NRIF launched three research and innovation funding initiatives, including a D100m endowment fund and digital support platform, to back practical solutions to national challenges. Fisheries Transparency: The Mombasa Declaration saw The Gambia join other countries pledging better vessel data sharing to fight illegal fishing and protect livelihoods. Electricity Pressure: PROGRESS Gambia accused government of failing to deliver reliable power despite major energy investments, warning outages are hurting small businesses.