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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.

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

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

The ECOWAS National Office (ENO), operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, convened its annual Sectoral Programme Committee (SPC) Meeting at a hotel in Kololi, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance regional integration objectives. The two-day meeting serves as a crucial platform for reviewing progress and sharing updates on the implementation