Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Financial Irregularities
Another publication by Dr. Gajigo interrogates NAWEC’s financial irregularities. More in this expert publication.
Economic Deep Dive: NAWEC’s Karpowership Deal is Bad for the Country
Dr. Gajigo interrogates the economic viability of the Karpowership deal with NAWEC, which he concludes is a very bad one because of the Dalasi’s depreciation, and the cost of it’s yearly payments could have built a power plant with the same capacity in the country every year. More in this article.
Economic Deep Dive: Over D1 Billion Mismanaged at NAWEC Since 2017
By Dr Ousman Gajigo
A few weeks ago, an alleged audio recording of senior NAWEC officers surfaced where they discussed inflating an invoice. Like most Gambians, I was not surprised about the existence of senior officials of a parastatal who are concerned only about their pocket rather than carry out their duties. More in this expert piece.
Economic Deep Dive: The Gambia’s Derailed Energy Plan
The Gambia’s energy reliance has been a challenge with frequent power cuts being a norm and the over-reliance on external companies from Senegal and Turkey to generate sufficient power. Dr Gajigo’s latest analysis highlights how The Gambia is failing to implement it’s Energy Roadmap.
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