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Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors Approves $25 Million Threshold Program with Government of The Gambia

Program to focus on access to reliable electricity U.S. Embassy Banjul says threshold furthers its commitment to The Gambia Improving electricity results in higher productivity and efficiency and reduces the cost and lost production caused by frequent outages. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) fosters partnerships that reduce poverty and build economic growth. Banjul, The Gambia (Sept. ...
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By | 30 September, 2021 | Topics: Events, News

Notice of Funding Opportunity – Africa Regional Democracy Fund

Title: Promoting Transparent and Inclusive Governance in The Gambia Closing date:  All applications must be received by August 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT.  Applications should be submitted through  Grants.gov  funding opportunity number BJL-ARDF-FY20-21. Background:  This funding source is for promoting transparent and inclusive governance in The Gambia. A grant for up to $300,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2020 Economic ...
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By | 2 August, 2021 | Topics: Culture, Education | Tags:

United States Releases 2021 Trafficking In Person Report

The Gambia remains on Tier Two Watchlist – signifying that The Gambian government does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so, according to the newly-released 2021 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The report, produced annually by the United States Department of State as required by the Trafficking Victims ...
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By | 19 July, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags:

U.S. Embassy Announces 2021 Mandela Washington Fellows

The United States Embassy in The Gambia congratulates seven young Gambians selected for the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and with the health, safety, and well-being of Fellows and Partners as the highest priority, the U.S. Department of State will hold this year’s Fellowship virtually. While ...
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By | 25 June, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases | Tags:

Solicitation for Business Opportunity

The U.S. Embassy building located in Banjul, The Gambia requires a renovation of the Consular Affairs (CA) area to accommodate (1) private office and (6) workstations.  This shall be achieved by the removal and relocation of a load-bearing wall to increase the space and provide line of sight within the CA area.  This requires localized foundation modifications to allow for this interior ...
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By | 23 June, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags:

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