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| Photo: (Participants of the TDRGP) |
By Ousman A. Marong
The Tourism Diversification and Resilience in the
Gambia Project (TDRGP), under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, on Tuesday,
15 April 2025, Wraps Up a Grievance Mechanism Refresher training, Sharing 5 Key
Insights for Effective Implementation.
The two-day training received over one hundred (100)
participants from the communities of Juffureh and Albreda, stemming from an
insightful session which was witnessed by the two Alkaloes of the
above-mentioned villages (Juffereh & Albreda).
Participants were trained to seek redressed on key
Grievance Mechanism (GM), on the TDRGP, and how it can be effectively used to
resolve concerns and enhance accountability.
The 2-day training was centred on how to strengthen
trust, address misconceptions, and ensure that all community members understand
how to use the grievance mechanism proactively.
During the two-day training participants raised
questions on whether or not the modernization of the island would be or not.
Salimatou Taal, Social Risk Management Specialist,
SRMS, at TDRGP, confirmed to participants that the planned work to modernize
Kunta Kinteh Island would be done on or before July 2027, and it's going to be
in grand style.
It could be recalled that the World Bank has
provided the Gambia with a $68 million grant to revive its tourism sector,
aiming to diversify and make it more resilient to climate change. This grant
also aims to help protect the Atlantic coastline from climate change impacts.
Additionally, the World Bank has provided further support for the Gambia's
economic growth and improved economic governance, including a $30 million
budget support.
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