A three-day conference on the theme: “Master Class on Project Finance, Developing Bankable Projects through Project Finance: From Feasibility to Financial Close” is currently underway at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center in Bijilo, The Gambia. Organized by the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI); Development Perspectives UK; […]
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Does Gambia need so many lawyers for its small population?
Alagi Yorro Jallow. In a world where ‘alternative facts’ and ‘hyperbole’ often obscure the distinction between truth and falsehood, a lawyer who aids courts, clients, and the public in discerning the truth provides an invaluable service. Whether the small nation of Gambia, with a population under 3 million, needs such […]
Facing a populist onslaught, the world’s largest democracy stands at a crossroads. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s victory in the USA signals a resurgence of protectionism globally
Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Donald Trump’s victory in the United States signals a global shift towards protectionism. For the second instance, the American electoral college system has not favored female candidates such as Hillary Clinton or Kamala Harris. Donald Trump has triumphantly secured the popular vote, along with majorities in […]
EFSCRJ Concerns Over the Gambia’s Participation at COP29
PUBLIC STATEMENT The Edward Francis Small Centre hereby expresses its deep concerns about the participation of the Gambia at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently taking place in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 – 22 November 2024. The COP is an annual summit that brings together world […]