The International Monetary Fund and Gambian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a new three-year support package of around $100 million, the Fund said in a statement on Wednesday. The program will support agreed economic policies and reforms. It aims to tackle inflation and foreign exchange pressures, reduce debt[Read More…]
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Demba Jallow: “Efforts Are Ongoing For Cheaper Power Production Costs”
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…]
TANGO Concerned Over ‘Shrinking Civic Space’
The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (TANGO) has expressed concerns over the deteriorating human rights conditions in Gambia. “Recent developments have raised alarm particularly in what appears to be the shrinking civic space. Considerable threats against Fundamental freedoms such as that of freedom of expression, the divergence of political views and[Read More…]
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