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The Gambia witnessed a call to action on September 01, 2023, when partners came together at the National Rice Forum and Policy Dialogue. Shibu Rampedi, FAO Representative, delivered a message of support igniting a flame of hope for food and nutrition security in this West African nation. It was a...

In a significant gathering of the National Rice Forum and Policy Dialogue from 01 to 02 September 2023, Moshibudi Rampedi, FAO Representative passionately painted a picture of rice's significance in The Gambia and the pressing need to boost local production. Ms. Rampedi's message was clear: collective action is necessary to...

Banjul, 22 August 2023-In a high-profile event, which was graced by six Cabinet Ministers and other key dignitaries, the GCF-Funded Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for livelihood improvement Project (PROREFISH Gambia) was officially launched by the Government of The Gambia through Honourable Musa Drammeh, Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   BANJUL, GAMBIA– The Gambia faces profound effects of climate change. A Green Climate Fund (GCF) supported Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in the Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia), a pioneering project will address these challenges. The official launch of PROREFISH Gambia is scheduled for Tuesday, 22 August 2023...

In the face of mounting challenges posed by climate change, the Climate Resilient Fishery Initiative for Livelihood Improvement in the GCF-funded Gambia (PROREFISH Gambia) project led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently trained 480 cockle farmers in Bullock, Kiang Keneba and Niuma Kanuna Clusters...