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U.S. Embassy Banjul gets new USAID programme manager

Feb 23, 2023, 12:47 PM

The United States Embassy in Banjul has got a new programme manager for its Agency for International Development.

A post by the Embassy reads:

“Join us in welcoming our new USAID Program Manager, Mariama Janneh. This appointment among others underscores the United States government’s commitment to development programming in The Gambia, and Embassy Banjul’s resolve to compliment the development aspirations of Gambian people. Mariama will work closely with her colleagues to identify opportunities for USAID engagement in The Gambia and provide oversight for the implementation of the agency’s projects in the country.” 

“USAID is rolling out many programs in The Gambia, including the five-year $7.9 million Promoting Rights to Justice Program (PRJ). The agency had in 2022 provided support for the health and education sectors of The Gambia, and humanitarian assistance worth over $250,000 for flood victims in the country.”