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...

The Youth Pavilion at the Trade Fair houses a wide range of products, services and innovations from young entrepreneurs determined to make it in The Gambia.

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 that 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 le...

The “Make it in The Gambia – Tekki Fii” is a 3-year programme that aims to improve economic development and future prospects for The Gambia’s youth, including returning and/or potential migrants by promoting attractive employment and income opportunities, and to support the Government in its attempt to nurture perception shift for the Gambian population moving away from a ‘future through migration...

The “Make it in The Gambia – Tekki Fii” is a 3-year programme that aims to improve economic development and future prospects for The Gambia’s youth, including returning and/or potential migrants by promoting attractive employment and income opportunities, and to support the Government in its attempt to nurture perception shift for the Gambian population moving away from a ‘future through migration...

This manual aims to provide Ninki Nanka Trail responsible tour operators with the key information about what responsible business and operational practices are required to do to ensure that the NNT achieves its’ objectives. It will explain what being a responsible tour operator on the trail looks like in practice. It also provides market information about tourism services, activities and sites alo...

This life-skills curriculum for youth entrepreneurship and employability was developed by the International Trade Centre's Youth & Trade Programme in collaboration with UEFA Foundation for Children, Kick4Life and Streetfootballworld.

These booklets of success stories are inspired by the journey of beneficiaries from the The Tekki Fii grants who have made it in The Gambia with some support to start or improve their businesses.

This booklet presents the success stories of young Gambians who made it at home – or 'Tekki Fii' in Wolof. It is a part of the Tekki Fii campaign that aims to improve economic development and future prospects for The Gambia’s youth, including returning and/or potential migrants by promoting attractive employment and income opportunities, and to support the Government in its attempt to nurture per...

Product packaging plays a more important role in consumer decisions than you might think. Some would argue that the packaging is as important as the product itself because it is a crucial marketing and communication tool for your business. Start thinking about your brand packaging and consider it. Packaging usually carries information about the product, the company taking responsibi...

This report uses ITC’s methodology to capture the characteristics and connections of the institutions active in the entrepreneurship ecosystem in The Gambia. The objective of this report is to provide an accurate description of The Gambia’s entrepreneurship ecosystem of institutions, identify gaps, overlaps and provide recommendations.