AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGambian Tech: Seattle-based Gambian software engineer Jerome Joof has launched Yonnii, a delivery app designed to help independent and ethnic stores reach customers while paying lower commissions than on major platforms. Cotton Revival: Women in the Central River Region are growing cotton and making products such as wrappers and tablecloths, creating income while restoring traditional skills. Banking Jobs: The Central Bank has directed commercial banks to replace 57 foreign workers without approved expatriate quotas with qualified Gambians by December 31. Roads and Trade: President Barrow inaugurated the Abuko–Banjulinding road, a 4-kilometre link intended to ease travel and movement of goods as Greater Banjul expands. Development Projects: The government and African Development Bank are working to address delays across active projects worth $170 million, aiming to translate investment into gains for traders and consumers. Investment Links: A Gambian delegation visited Egypt to study investment promotion, business facilitation and export development.
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