AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & Jobs: The Gambia is moving to protect interns with a new national internship policy, aiming for fair, quality workplace learning and better graduate employment outcomes. Digital Finance: Wave Gambia says mobile money is driving a major jump in financial inclusion, with FinScope reporting formal inclusion rising from 19% (2019) to 82% (2025). Energy Reliability: NAWEC links recurring Greater Banjul and Brikama power outages to overloaded feeders, faulty transformers, and reduced electricity imports from Senegal. Public Oversight: The National Assembly’s FPAC says the Petroleum Commission spent over D7.6m on travel and training under an unapproved framework, while The Gambia and Tanzania audit offices sign a partnership to strengthen audit quality and capacity. Health & Research: UniGaMSA medical students ask government to revive international electives and upgrade teaching tools; VP Jallow pledges support. Environment & Resilience: WACA responds to residents’ concerns over flooding and waste problems along Kotu Stream as WACA ResIP 2 works to reprofile the waterway. Global Policy: Reuters reports Gambia is among backers of a UN treaty to protect older persons as ageism and neglect become a growing rights issue.
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