The Gambia River Basin Development Organization (OMVG) Director of Environment and Sustainable Development, Demba Jallow, said there are efforts being spearheaded by member States to slash power production costs with the view to easing the burden on consumers. “Efforts are ongoing for cheaper power production as gas power plant construction[Read More…]
Economy
Campaigner Okays A Possible Shutdown Of Fishmeal Factories
As the fishmeal industry continues to spark controversy, environmental campaigner Dawda F. Saine has okayed a possible shutdown of an industry that has ‘devastating impacts’ on people’s livelihoods. “On the basis of the scientific research, that was conducted under the Framework Cooperation Agreement between FAO and SICA (the Central American[Read More…]
AfDB Grants $7M To Improve Governance & Fiscal Resilience In Gambia
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, on Tuesday 3 October, meeting in Abidjan, approved a grant of $6.72 million to The Gambia to support implementation of the first phase of the Public Financial Management and Economic Reform Programme. The Bank’s financial support comes under Pillar 1[Read More…]
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