The
Give 1 project Gambia Chapter engaged youths and stakeholders in a two-hour
consultative forum in sharing experiences on internet law and policies over the
weekend.
The
forum, which brought young people together, centred on Internet laws and
policies of The Gambia, was held at American Corner on Kairaba Avenue
Seedy
Bensouda, CEO of Insist Global, and Ya Amie Touray from PURA, both spoke
extensively about the need for effective internet laws and policies.
In
his welcoming remarks, Kemo Bojang, moderator and member of GIVE1 Project
Gambia chapter, said it was important to talk about internet policies and
internet laws.
He
said it was important for young Gambians to know how this plays out in the
society and the benefits attached to it.
“It
is important for us to know what our responsibilities are in that we will be
able to improve ourselves and improve the internet laws as well as to live
within our society,” he said.
He
said the internet or social media played a vital role in what is today called
the ‘New Gambia’ because people were able to send information through voice
mail or WhatsApp.
He
said the forum was held to better equip the youth to know what internet laws
are and what internet laws and policies apply in The Gambia.
