Economic Deep Dive: The Dismal Budget and Economic Situation
Dr Ousman Gajigo has been hitting the news recently with the Government responding to some of his claims. This publication highlights some of the country’s dismal Budget and Economic Situation facing The Gambia starting with the Finance Minister’s late tabling of the 2025 Budget. More in the publication.
Is an Apology Sufficient When the President or a Minister Violates the Constitution?
Speaker Jatta ruled for Finance Minister Keita to apologise to Parliament after admitting violating section 152 (1) of the 1997 Constitution which requires the President to cause the Finance Minister to table the Budget sixty days before the end of the year. But is an apology consistent with the dictates of the Constitution when violated by the President or a Minister?
Analysis of The Gambia’s 2025 Budget Reveals Gaps
Accounting and Finance expert, Mr Lamin Dampha explores the country’s 2025 Executive Budget by comparing allocations of key development sectors to international benchmarks revealing gaps that need to be addressed by Parliamentarians.
The Gambia’s Gateway to Regional Growth
In this publication, David Rotimi of Banisoro highlights avenues for Gambian businesses to take advantage of the West Africa Competitiveness Programme which aims to support entrepreneurs ready to tap into broader markets. A must read for business entrepreneurs in The Gambia.
Economic Deep Dive: The Gambia’s Derailed Energy Plan
The Gambia’s energy reliance has been a challenge with frequent power cuts being a norm and the over-reliance on external companies from Senegal and Turkey to generate sufficient power. Dr Gajigo’s latest analysis highlights how The Gambia is failing to implement it’s Energy Roadmap.
Economic Deep Dive: Do We Know Every Detail about the Africa50 Deal?
In this edition of the Economic Deep Dive, Dr Ousman Gajigo highlights the importance of the Africa50 project which has resulted in a company taking control of the SeneGambia bridge to collect toll revenues. But what are Gambians getting in return?
Economic Deep Dive: The Roots of Gambia’s Fisheries Sector Problems
Dr Gajigo takes a deep dive into the challenges that shackle the development of the country's fishing sector from reaching its untapped potential. How can the Government turn this sector into a powerhouse to fuel a Gambian Economic resurgence?
Economic Deep Dive: The Gambia’s Flawed Fisheries Agreement with Senegal
This is the sixth publication on the Economic Deep Dive by Dr Ousman Gajigo focusing on the fishing agreement between The Gambia and Senegal.
Economic Reality versus the Central Bank
The Central Bank announced new Inflation statistics at the end of August 2024 claiming a deceleration in Inflation, now Economist Dr Gajigo opines that their report does not reflect reality in the economy.
Economic Deep Dive: The Problem is not Low Revenue, Minister Bouy
Mr Gagigo's article refutes the statement made by Minister Bouy claiming that planned salary increase for civil servants was delayed due to insufficient revenue.
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