Stakeholders navigate reforms in groundnut purchasing ahead of March 2025 trade season, implementing CPMS and QMoney to ensure accountability and prevent losses, with over 800 million dalasi disbursed. Emphasis on transparency and addressing challenges raised by Foroyaa for improved service delivery efficiency.

The Gambia is grappling with rapid population growth, projected to reach 3.5 million by 2025, against limited resources, leading to increased social issues such as crime, poverty, and land grabbing. The high population growth, driven by a youthful demographic, has resulted in rampant unemployment and underemployment, contributing to a rise in crime rates and an increase in poverty. The government is urged to take proactive measures, including investments in family planning, education, healthcare, sustainable agricultural practices, and stronger land tenure laws.