The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) and the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance food security, and deepen economic cooperation between the Republic of The Gambia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.The agreement, signed at the Ministry of Trade, […]
The modernized Wellingaraba Lumo in the Lower River Region was officially inaugurated on Wednesday 17th June 2026, providing improved facilities aimed at boosting cross-border trade, enhancing livelihoods, and strengthening regional integration among communities in The Gambia and neighbouring countries.The project was funded by the ECOWAS Commission through the ECOWAS Cross-Border Cooperation Support Programme (ECBCSP) and
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), convened a Validation Workshop on the Assessment Report of Lumos (Local Farmers Markets) in The Gambia at the Bakadaji Hotel on the 1st October 2025. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from local government authorities, area
Hon. Baboucarr O. Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, delivered a powerful statement at the UNCTAD XVI General Debate at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on October 20, 2025. Our message to the world: LDCs did not create the global crises we face, but we bear the brunt of their consequences.
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Hon. Baboucarr O. Joof, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, represented The Gambia at this crucial meeting where he reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening multilateralism and ensuring the voices of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are heard.Our message was clear: The multilateral trading system must work for ALL countries, not just a privileged few.Key
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The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment held a crucial validation workshop to review findings from a comprehensive mapping of The Gambia’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) ecosystem, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s economic backbone. The day-long workshop, funded by the UNDP’s Strengthening Capacities for Green Inclusive and Economic
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