AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoScience & Innovation Policy: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology held a national validation workshop for The Gambia’s draft National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2027–2035 and the STI Bill 2026, aiming to fix past gaps like weak financing, coordination and STI data, with priorities including digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, STEM skills, women’s participation and university-industry links. Higher Education Finance: The Students Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS) opens online applications on September 15 for interest-free tuition support for eligible new and continuing students at UTG, CSU, UEG and USET. Border Governance (Gambia–Senegal): The Gambia-Senegal border demarcation exercise continues, with the NCAC supporting the work using historical maps and archival records to clarify colonial-era boundary lines. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Sanyang Beachside Road was inaugurated to boost coastal connectivity and economic prospects, including future links tied to the planned deep-sea port. Regional Tech/Trade: West Africa expands electricity links with 4,000km of transmission lines, improving cross-border power access for millions. Migration Tragedy: A boat that left Gambia for Spain’s Canary Islands was found after weeks adrift, with dozens feared dead.
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