In line with its objective, International Trade Centre in partnership with different stakeholders across sectors in The Gambia, implemented a series of activities throughout 2023. This summary highlights ITC`S projects and activities implemented during the year.

To address the drivers and causes of these migration-related vulnerabilities and to enhance the cross-border trade environment along the Trans Gambia transport corridor, UN systems in The Gambia, with funding from United Nations Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund, are delivering as one to support communities along the transport corridor with economic opportunities, informing them of their rights,...

The 2022-23 Gambia Labour Force Survey Report (GLFS 2022-23) offers crucial insights into the current state of the workforce. It provides information on key indicators such as employment rate, unemployment rate, women and youth in labour market and labour force participation rate.

The “Jobs, Skills and Finance (JSF) for Women and Youth in The Gambia” Programme success stories booklet features the stories of the beneficiaries. It provides in detail the journeys of the beneficiaries and how the programme made a difference in their lives.

This framework outlines the key elements of an effective and professional coaching programme, while also allowing for customization to the specific needs of each company.

The rapid assessment report serves to shed light on the phenomenon of small-scale cross-border trade in the region and to develop recommendations on facilitating trade and promoting inclusive development for border communities.

The Destination Janjanbureh Brochure provides in-depth information about Janjangbureh’s rich culture, history, tradition, and breathtaking nature.

The Tekki-fii Programme Results Brochure provides an overview of the key achievements registered by the programme.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tekki-Fii Programme

Widely known as the Smiling Coast of Africa, The Gambia offers a unique experience to visitors from leisure, adventure to culture-based tourism. The Atlantic Ocean meets endless beaches where tourists spend their days swimming, going for long walks, enjoying freshly made juice and adoring the sunset. From young backpackers looking for an adventure off the beaten track, explorers enjoying cultural...

The YEP Narrative Reports give an overview over the progress of the project and highlight key achievements.

The Youth and Trade Roadmaps provide a blueprint that aims to tackle the root causes of irregular migration through increased job opportunities and income prospects for youth.

Tukki wala tekki fii? Tekki Fii! Go abroad or make it here? Make it here! The Tekki Fii campaign is a movement by Gambians, for Gambians. It’s about helping young people in the country to see the benefits of choosing to ‘make it’ at home rather than risk all that they have to seek opportunities in Europe through irregular migration. Through this campaign, the government is working with the busin...

The Gambia’s community-based tours offer unique opportunities for travelers to enjoy fun and interactive, cultural activities with warm welcoming communities taking part in responsible and inclusive tourism practices.

ITC has launched the SheTrades initiative to create an ecosystem of integrated solutions that empower women economically through trade.

On the occasion of SheTrades Global in Liverpool, YEP sponsored the design of catalogs for five fashion designers.

The objectives of this tracer study are to measure the labour market outcomes of 2015-2016 GTTI graduates, assess the effectiveness of GTTI’s training programmes, understand the employability of graduates, and evaluate how access, quality and relevance of TVET contribute to graduate employability thereby informing the design of future training programmes.

During the inception phase, YEP has identified four key youth employment opportunities and income-generating activities (that meet both market attractiveness criteria and relevance/suitability criteria for the youth). These promising youth employment opportunities include: (1) Processed Groundnut and Cashew (GN); (2) Backyard Poultry Farming (egg and meat); (3) Local Building Materials (Compressed...

The Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) conducted sector-specific economic analyses to identify gaps and opportunities for local producers.

The Global Trade Helpdesk will serve as a one-stop shop for businesses and policymakers to access trade data and practical information on target markets.

ITC SME Trade Academy offers online courses for entrepreneurs that want to grow their business by improving their understanding of international markets

What do you want to export? And to where? Export Potential Map can help you! It shows products, markets and suppliers with (untapped) export potential and opportunities for export diversification.

Sustainability Map is a new online gateway connecting businesses and producers to help pave the way towards more sustainable trade.

Easy-to-use, free and interactive platform designed to pool knowledge, provide information, and share experiences in the field of socially responsible, inclusive and environmentally friendly agricultural production and trade.

The Standards Map allows users to analyse and compare voluntary standards-related data. This module also enables producers and businesses to carry out self-assessments of their performance against a range of standards requirements. The Standards module is an improved and updated version of Standards Map and covers more than 230 voluntary standards initiatives applicable to more than 80 sectors and...