AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Manufacturing: The government says it has no plans to restrict bottled-water imports, but is encouraging Gambian producers to expand capacity and use ECOWAS trade opportunities to reach regional markets. Agriculture: Rice farmer and entrepreneur Awa Jagne has been named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes for her work spanning cultivation, seed production, processing and livestock. A ROOTS-backed cold store in North Bank is also expected to cut vegetable losses and help farmers secure better prices. Tourism and Food: The Gambia’s WAFFEST has brought culinary businesses and tourism stakeholders together, with officials urging investment in skills and regional cooperation. Climate and Land: The Gambia is among nine countries in a new US$78 million Great Green Wall programme targeting land restoration and livelihoods; separately, IOM donated D2.2 million in weather equipment to strengthen national climate data collection.
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