Rising insecurity a setback for The Gambia’s transition
The Gambia’s young democracy faces challenges. Crime and community conflicts are rising, threatening the gains made since dictatorship ended. Though freedoms increased, weak law enforcement and poverty fuel crime. The president must address security and the economy to solidify democracy.
Gambia gets $60M to strengthen procurement, others
By Omar Bah The World Bank board yesterday approved $60 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Gambia’s efforts to strengthen procurement, unlock productive potential, improve the economic governance of SOEs and domestic revenue mobilization, and enhance climate and social resilience. Wilfried A. Kouame, World Bank Senior Economist and Task