Economic Deep Dive: High Domestic Debt & Credit to the Private Sector
In this publication, economist Dr. Ousman Gajigo highlights discrepancies observed in the Central Bank of the Gambia’s latest Monetary Policy Committee press briefing issued in August 2026. According to Dr. Gajigo, the government’s addiction to domestic debt continues to overcrowd the private sector while contradicting the Central Bank's claim that credit to the private sector increased by 41% within a year.
More in this latest Economic Deep Dive.
Building a 1-Year Gambian Treasury Bill Ladder: Pearls and Pitfalls for the Individual Investor
Ever wondered what Treasury Bills are all about and how others are making money from them? Our latest expert opinion publication explores the importance of Treasury Bills and how you can invest in them to build up your portfolio of investments.
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Investing in Global Stocks & Bonds from The Gambia: Challenges & Potential Solutions
The recent establishment of the Gambian Capital Market is a landmark moment worthy of commendation. Investing in publicly traded companies can allow working Gambians an avenue to protect and grow their savings, outpacing inflation over time. An investment scheme consisting of the modest but consistent purchase of the equity and debt (stocks and bonds respectively) of public companies can provide a robust nest egg to fund retirement once paychecks finally stop.
More in this expert piece from one of our contributors.
Economic Deep Dive: The Limits of Monetary Policy in The Gambia
The press recently quoted the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) announcing a cut to its monetary policy rate (MPR). The MPR is one of the key tools of monetary policy, and it is the interest rate set by the CBG to manage and guide market interest rates. Within the same press report, the CBG projected strong economic growth.
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