@BarrowPresident urges all, including non-state actors to work together amicably and sincerely in the interest of the nation
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On Trade, govt reforms continue to explore means of improving the business env., promoting investment & ensuring a fair trading env. for private sector devt
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Govt launched a D14M fund to equipped over 1000 Gambian youths with relevant technical and vocational skills, in addition another 1000 trained by the
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#Japan-ILO supported project also in the pipeline for women, returnees and refugees. Expected to employ over 2500 young people in agric, fisheries, tourism and infrastructureShow this thread -
On ICT, GAMTEL has acquired funds to address the “last mile”, including rural areas, as part of the National Broadband Network project which addresses national ICT infrastructure challenges. It complements ACE and ECOWAN.
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Govt has put in place sufficient safeguards to address revenue leakage at the national and int’l gateway. New measurement syt to be installed to document, monitor and digitally store all call traffics in/out of the country.
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Liberalization of
#TV broadcasting has seen 4 licenses issued to@QTV_Gambia,@ptvgambia, Star TV and MTA. Cabinet currently reviewing the recommendations of a task force that reviewed media laws. Will ensure#freedom of#speech to thrive in the countryShow this thread -
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#education, govt set a policy target to trained 65% of all graduates in#STEM. GTTI to be transformed into a Uni of technology and eng, and MDI into uni of management and pub administrationShow this thread -
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#petroleum, major int’l oil companies a have expressed interest in exploring & commercializing our hydrocarbon potentialShow this thread -
Although govt inherited a malfunctioning utility with dilapidated infrastructure, it has embarked on a series of short and long term measures to reassure Gambians of the urgency with which govt is striving to permanently end the energy crisis.
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To address environmental challenges, attention is on reforestation and waste management as well as coastal and marine resource management
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The ban on the manufacturing, importation and use of plastic bags in The Gambia is in place. Reduces volumes of generated and accumulated waste
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On road infrastructure, works on the 48.3KM Basse-Fatoto-Passamas bridge as well as the 200 meter long Basse-Wuli bridge will commence soon
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National
#HumanRights Commission Act enacted. Appointment of Commissioners is well underway and will be fully constituted before the end of 2018Show this thread -
#AntiCorruption Commission finalizes and ready to be submitted to Cabinet for final review and approval. Will provide strong measures to eradicate, suppress & prevent corruption in big public and private life in the countryShow this thread -
With support from Saudi Devt Fund 70, 000 people from rural areas will benefit from 25 solar powered piped water system. Also 80, 000 more will benefit from a Japan funded solar powered water system project
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Since June 2017 govt generated over D57M from industrial fishing operations. In the same period, a total of 683 Gambians as fisheries observers and deck hands
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Govt intends to establish an independent Police complaints commission ensure respect for human rights, and ascertain justice and fair play.
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To prevent shortage of health commodities and ensure adequate medical supplies, govt has secured a grant from
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To address youth unemployment and other challenges,
@MOYSTheGambia is focusing on formulating the fourth National Youth Policy, evaluation of the National Sports policy to inform the Youth and Sports Strategic planShow this thread -
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#Tourism, it’s projected that close to One Billion Dalasi will be invests in the Tourism sector to create at least 4000 jobs in 3 years. This seeks to to enable a year-round tourism sectorShow this thread
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