The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at DCD’s office in Banjul.
Under the agreement, PAID-WA will work with DCD/RDI to conduct skills and needs assessments, identify capacity gaps, analyze value chains, and develop market-oriented strategies. The partners will also design a comprehensive training plan for medium and senior government officials to support The Gambia’s development agenda.
PAID-WA will provide technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation, financial management, product development, feasibility studies, software development, and enterprise cluster development. The institute will also support internships, joint research, and professional development.
Fatou Gibba, Director of DCD, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to move beyond paper.
“This MoU reflects our mutual commitment to advance teaching, research and community service. We will dedicate our resources and expertise to ensure that this agreement creates real opportunities for all,” she said.
Dr. Gladys Njoukiang Asaah, Regional Director of PAID-WA, said both institutions share a vision of quality education and meaningful community development.
“By combining our expertise and resources, we are confident that we can achieve meaningful outcomes and create greater impact together,” she said.
PAID-WA will also maintain a liaison office within DCD/RDI and provide advisory services to support implementation of the MoU.
The partnership is expected to drive sustained knowledge exchange and strengthen human capacity for sustainable development in The Gambia.
