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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