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.
Do We Know Every Detail about the Africa50 Deal?
In this edition of the Economic Deep Dive, Dr Ousman Gajigo highlights the importance of the Africa50 project which has resulted in a company taking control of the SeneGambia bridge to collect toll revenues. But what are Gambians getting in return?
The Roots of Gambia’s Fisheries Sector Problems
Dr Gajigo takes a deep dive into the challenges that shackle the development of the country's fishing sector from reaching its untapped potential. How can the Government turn this sector into a powerhouse to fuel a Gambian Economic resurgence?
The Gambia’s Flawed Fisheries Agreement with Senegal
This is the sixth publication on the Economic Deep Dive by Dr Ousman Gajigo focusing on the fishing agreement between The Gambia and Senegal.
Economic Reality versus the Central Bank
The Central Bank announced new Inflation statistics at the end of August 2024 claiming a deceleration in Inflation, now Economist Dr Gajigo opines that their report does not reflect reality in the economy.
The Problem is not Low Revenue, Minister Bouy
Mr Gagigo's article refutes the statement made by Minister Bouy claiming that planned salary increase for civil servants was delayed due to insufficient revenue.
Rice Self-Sufficiency is Achievable under the Right Leadership
Seasoned economist and agribusiness entrepreneur, Dr Ousman Gagigo has written an insightful publication on rice self-sufficiency which he believes cannot be achieved with the current policy being implemented by the Government.
Minister Baboucarr Joof Misled the National Assembly
This is a publication by Dr Ousman Gagigo, a seasoned economist, focusing on the Minister of Trade's appearance in Parliament earlier this year 2024.
Cement Crisis and State Capture
This is a publication on the Cement Crisis written by Dr Ousman Gagigo during a period when Cement Trucks where stationed along the Senegal-Gambia border.
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