This is Dr. Ousman Gajigo’s response to the government’s rebuttal on his statement, together with the Government’s statement rebutting his staments. Additionally, the link to the actual agreement has been made available today, which has been included in the article for download to your devices. More in this publication.

Dr Ousman Gajigo has been hitting the news recently with the Government responding to some of his claims. This publication highlights some of the country’s dismal Budget and Economic Situation facing The Gambia starting with the Finance Minister’s late tabling of the 2025 Budget. More in the publication.

Speaker Jatta ruled for Finance Minister Keita to apologise to Parliament after admitting violating section 152 (1) of the 1997 Constitution which requires the President to cause the Finance Minister to table the Budget sixty days before the end of the year. But is an apology consistent with the dictates of the Constitution when violated by the President or a Minister?

Accounting and Finance expert, Mr Lamin Dampha explores the country’s 2025 Executive Budget by comparing allocations of key development sectors to international benchmarks revealing gaps that need to be addressed by Parliamentarians.

In this publication, David Rotimi of Banisoro highlights avenues for Gambian businesses to take advantage of the West Africa Competitiveness Programme which aims to support entrepreneurs ready to tap into broader markets. A must read for business entrepreneurs in The Gambia.

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.

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?

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?

This is the sixth publication on the Economic Deep Dive by Dr Ousman Gajigo focusing on the fishing agreement between The Gambia and Senegal.

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.