Nko (I say) what is all this hype over the €1.45 billion pledge to the Gambia we got at the Brussels Donor Conference? Isn’t it just a “pledge”, a promise, words given? Is it secured, on its ways to the Government account at whatever bank? Chill Brother! Chill sister! Don’t[Read More…]
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Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: Understanding 1.5 Billion Euros EU Pledge
The Gambia Donor Conference in Brussels raised 1.45 billion euros in pledges to fund the NDP. The NDP costs 2.4 billion dollars. This means with this pledge at least 1.6 billion dollars are secured. In today’s official Central Bank exchange rate of D56.6 to 1 euro, the EU pledge will[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: President Barrow Must Be Resolute In The Crusade Against Graft
The Brussels Donors Conference on the Gambia, the European Union recorded Euro 1.45 billion in PLEDGES at the Donors Conference for the next three years. The European Union will be contributing Euro 140 million in grants, in addition to the Euro 225 million already committed. The European Union fully supports[Read More…]
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