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Fish resources contribute 12% to Gambia’s national economy. Over 300,000 Gambians depend on fishing as a means of livelihood. However, as a member of the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF), the West African nation, is exposed  to incidences of overfishing  with negative economic implications.  Scientists say, one out...

“The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) wishes to warn the public of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer or soliciting applications for internships or employment or business opportunities on behalf FAO or of FAO officials. FAO strongly recommends that prospective applicants and recipients carefully verify the authenticity...

In a quiet corner of the world, The Gambia, a silent revolution is unfolding as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) join hands to introduce innovative kitchens to three rural schools. A convergence...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supported a day-long Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) Inception Workshop on Thursday, 29th December 2022. The workshop was on the diagnosis, surveillance and management of onion bulb rot, a widespread onion disease causing post-harvest losses in The Gambia.  “The disease is highly...

21 November is set aside to highlight the importance of sustainable stocks of fisheries in the world, strengthen human rights for the small-scale fishing communities, and make a difference in the working conditions of fishing communities and the sector.  In commemorating this day, the Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture...