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University of The Gambia, in collaboration with UNDP The Gambia, hosted an official validation workshop on December 12, 2025, for key institutional documents: the UTG Strategic Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Resource Mobilization Strategy. The workshop, guided by consultant Mr. Imran Darboe, allowed stakeholders to contribute their expertise to enhance institutional effectiveness and

The National Cancer Control Program (NCCP), in partnership with Safe Hands for Girls Foundation and other organizations, launched the 10KSA Initiative at the Never Again Memorial Art Space in Banjul. Founded by Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, the initiative focuses on enhancing cancer screening, early detection, treatment, and public awareness. It aims to

The University of The Gambia, in collaboration with the Africa Land Policy Centre at UNECA, hosted a validation workshop to assess the needs of the land governance curriculum. Participants included representatives from academia, government, and development partners, who discussed alignment with national and regional priorities, identified challenges, and outlined the required skills for an academic

The University of The Gambia welcomed a delegation from the Austrian Parliament, headed by Mr. Michael Lederer. A meeting with Vice Chancellor Prof. Herbert Robinson and Acting Director Mr. Alieu Jarju focused on Erasmus mobility, research collaboration, fellowships, and capacity building. This visit marks a significant advancement in UTG’s partnerships with Austria, aimed at creating

The Gambian government is focused on transforming the agricultural sector, especially the groundnut value chain, in preparation for the 2025 groundnut season. Key initiatives include investing in new motorized screening machines to reduce post-harvest losses and enhancing market value through digital technologies, such as Point of Sale (POS) devices, to improve transaction transparency and promote