Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: The Gambia stands at a pivotal crossroads, and the decisions we make today will define the democratic aspirations of future generations. Central to this journey is the constitutional-making process—an essential opportunity to craft a document that truly reflects our collective will, embodies our shared values, and […]
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Editorial: Constitutional debates are too serious for legal opportunists and impostors; instead, scholars of constitutional law and public policy influencers should lead the discourse in the media and on social media
Constitutional debates are too serious for legal opportunists and impostors; instead, scholars of constitutional law and public policy influencers should lead the discourse in the media and on social media. Additionally, the struggle for constitutional reform in The Gambia highlights the significance of attitude in such critical discussions. Alagi Yorro […]
Constitution Series 6: Review of the Explanatory Notes to the Barrow Papers 2024
Constitution Series 6 Explaining the Explanatory Notes 4 Still on the review of the Explanatory Notes to the Barrow Papers 2024… On assets declaration or disclosure, the attempt to legitimize and cover up acts of corruption and protect corrupt officials especially at the highest echelons of Government has become glaringly […]
Constitution Series 5: Lowering Democratic Governance Standards
Democratic governance is a system where institutions and officials function according to democratic processes and norms. By doing so, they reinforce each other thus preventing conflict while promoting stability, managing crisis and facilitating economic and social progress. Democratic norms are basically the rule of law, separation of powers, citizen participation, […]