AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Manufacturing: The Gambia has no plans to restrict bottled-water imports, Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay told lawmakers. Instead, the government is urging local producers to expand capacity and use ECOWAS markets. Agriculture: Gambian rice entrepreneur Awa Jagne has been named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes for work spanning rice production, seed supply and food processing. A ROOTS-backed cold store in the North Bank is also expected to cut vegetable losses and help growers earn more. Tourism and Food: The Gambia’s WAFFEST brought chefs and tourism partners from more than 30 countries to promote culinary skills, regional ties and food tourism. Skills and Equipment: USET staff warned of a possible strike over funding and operating pressures, saying production machinery is idle because of a shortage of trained staff. IOM has also donated D2.2 million in weather equipment to strengthen the Department of Water Resources’ climate data collection. Land Restoration: A new US$78 million Great Green Wall programme includes The Gambia and aims to restore degraded land and improve livelihoods across nine countries.
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