In 2025, the EU Youth Empowerment Project – Tourism and Creative Industries supported youth, women, small businesses, cultural groups and tourism sites. The project provided skills training, apprenticeships and scholarships to youth and women. Cultural groups and emerging artists received performance and business training. Small businesses and women entrepreneurs gained market access through trade...

In 2025, International Trade Centre in The Gambia worked with government, UN agencies and private partners to support youth, women and small businesses. We launched the EU–YEP Tourism and Creative Industries project, WACA Livelihoods Programme and a Joint SDG Localisation Project. Over 250 youth received training, 100 youth and women gained market access and key tourism sites were solarised. F...

From 25 December to 1 January, Banjul celebrates the Banjul Cultural Festival.

In line with its objective, International Trade Centre in partnership with different stakeholders across sectors in The Gambia, implemented a series of activities throughout 2023. This summary highlights ITC`S projects and activities implemented during the year.

To address the drivers and causes of these migration-related vulnerabilities and to enhance the cross-border trade environment along the Trans Gambia transport corridor, UN systems in The Gambia, with funding from United Nations Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund, are delivering as one to support communities along the transport corridor with economic opportunities, informing them of their rights,...

The 2022-23 Gambia Labour Force Survey Report (GLFS 2022-23) offers crucial insights into the current state of the workforce. It provides information on key indicators such as employment rate, unemployment rate, women and youth in labour market and labour force participation rate.

The “Jobs, Skills and Finance (JSF) for Women and Youth in The Gambia” Programme success stories booklet features the stories of the beneficiaries. It provides in detail the journeys of the beneficiaries and how the programme made a difference in their lives.

This framework outlines the key elements of an effective and professional coaching programme, while also allowing for customization to the specific needs of each company.

The rapid assessment report serves to shed light on the phenomenon of small-scale cross-border trade in the region and to develop recommendations on facilitating trade and promoting inclusive development for border communities.

The Destination Janjanbureh Brochure provides in-depth information about Janjangbureh’s rich culture, history, tradition, and breathtaking nature.

The Tekki-fii Programme Results Brochure provides an overview of the key achievements registered by the programme.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tekki-Fii Programme

Widely known as the Smiling Coast of Africa, The Gambia offers a unique experience to visitors from leisure, adventure to culture-based tourism. The Atlantic Ocean meets endless beaches where tourists spend their days swimming, going for long walks, enjoying freshly made juice and adoring the sunset. From young backpackers looking for an adventure off the beaten track, explorers enjoying cultural...

The YEP Narrative Reports give an overview over the progress of the project and highlight key achievements.

The Youth and Trade Roadmaps provide a blueprint that aims to tackle the root causes of irregular migration through increased job opportunities and income prospects for youth.

With the European Union Emergency Fund for Africa (EUTF) funding, the Tekki Fii implementing partners support youth entrepreneurs and youth-led organisations with stalls and visibility materials at the 15th GCCI Trade Fair Gambia International. Since 2018, Tekki Fii has consistently supported entrepreneurs at the Trade Fair Gambia International to promote youth representation and participation in...

The one-year YEP Tech Startup Support programme is part of the YEP Gambia project, funded by the European Union, and implemented in cooperation with ITAG, The Gambian IT association. Fourteen Gambian tech startups applied to the programme were selected further to a review of their application and one-to-one meetings. The startups have been segmented into three categories according to their level o...