According to FAO official, the assistance was part of FAO funded Technical Cooperation Project worth 480,000.00 US dollars (GMD24, 480,000.00) titled “Mapping of the Human Resources capacity Gap and Strengthening capacity of the ministry of Agriculture”.
The objective of the intervention is to provide improved on-the-job guidance and training of planning staff in their specialised fields; provide equipment and materials to support planning unit at various levels; support the rehabilitation of planning services complex and facilities including communication infrastructure; and support the piloting of approaches and modalities for improving functional linkages between MOA and the technical units.
The ultimate aim was to help the country better manage the Agriculture and Natural Resources sectors through evidence based decision making and planning.
In receiving the items on behalf of PS, deputy permanent secretary (Project and Program) at the ministry of Agriculture Fatou Jammeh Touray applauded FAO for the timely intervention.
She said that the motorbikes would go a long way in helping extension workers carry out their work easily and effectively. She equally advised head of planning service unit to ensure that the motorbikes are effectively utilised.
Dr. Mustapha Ceesay, head of technical program at FAO spoke at length on the need for the intervention. He equally dilated on the significance of the donation.
Francine Mendy, director of planning service unit thanked FAO for the support, saying the donation as has come at the right time when motorbikes are much needed for his extension workers.
He assured FAO that the donated items will be put into good use and would go a long way in helping his extension workers to be more effective and efficient in the execution of their duties at the rural level.
The Ministry of Interior in partnership with the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) on Thursday, the 23rd of September 2021 organised a day’s interface among political parties, CSOs, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the security forces.
Four years ago on 6 January to be precise, young entrepreneurs in the country gathered to establish The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) with passion and a common goal of raising youth voices in the business across all facets of economic development initiatives.
In efforts to preserve the Jola traditional festival which has survived for over 300 years, Kansala Trust Organisation in collaboration with the National Centre for Arts and Culture have disclosed plans to push for the addition Futampaf on UNESCO World Heritage List of events.
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul, last Thursday commenced the distribution of the Banjul Relief Initiative food packages to residents of Banjul.
