The
Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Wednesday convened a day-long
stakeholder consultation on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as part of
Gambia’s preparedness to present a three-year report to the United Nations
General Assembly (UNGA).
Held
at the West Coast Region governor’s office in Brikama, the synergy brought
together participants from all walks of life.
Governor
Bakary K Sanyang reminded Gambians that the participation of all will help the
ministry to prepare a good report that represents the situation in the country.
The
National policy adviser to the president, Serign Fallou Njie explained that
Gambia has been granted approval by the United Nations Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC) to submit a Voluntary National Review (VNR) of the SDG 2020.
According
to him, the VNR is meant to achieve key objectives such as facilitate the
sharing of experience including success, challenges and lessons learnt, with a
view to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, strengthen policies
and institutions of government and to mobilise multi-stakeholder support and
partnerships for the implementation of the SDGs.
The
director of planning at the ministry of finance reiterated the government’s
commitment in promoting the welfare of the population.
Chief
of Foni Berefet, Alh Junkung Camara and Lady Councilor for Sanneh Mentereng
ward, Isatou Fatou Cham both said the involvement of children, women and the
differently abled persons in national discussions would help them to
participate in national development processes.