AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnterprise and Infrastructure: President Adama Barrow’s Banjul tour featured a D1 million grant for eight women’s groups and praise for road and drainage upgrades, a fish-smoking market and a mini-stadium. Food and Tourism: The West Africa Food Festival wrapped up in The Gambia, promoting culinary tourism, chef training and regional partnerships, with China Day showcasing food as a bridge for cultural exchange. Agriculture: A ROOTS-supported cold store in the North Bank is expected to cut post-harvest losses and help vegetable growers preserve produce for market. Climate Resilience: IOM donated D2.2 million in weather-station equipment to strengthen the Department of Water Resources’ climate data collection; a new US$78 million Great Green Wall programme also includes The Gambia, targeting land restoration and livelihoods. Technical Skills: USET staff warned of a possible strike over funding pressures, while the association said revenue-generating production machinery is idle because the university lacks trained operators.
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