The Gambia
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The Gambia’s Economy Maintains Growth Momentum Amid Global Uncertainty
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/02/the-gambia-economy-maintains-growth-momentum-amid-global-uncertainty

The Gambia’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and steady recovery, with real GDP growth reaching 5.7% in 2024, according to the World Bank’s Fifth Economic Update for The Gambia.

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The Gambia's Identification for Development Assessment
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The Gambia Circular Economy Diagnostic
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/gambia/publication/the-gambia-circular-economy-diagnostic
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BY THE NUMBERS: THE GAMBIA

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OVERVIEW:
THE GAMBIA
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About
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THE LATEST FROM THE GAMBIA

Discover the latest press releases, feature stories, blog posts, publications, research, and more.

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Projects

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Results

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the country and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development.

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Economic Update
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The Gambia Public Debt - An Achilles Heel?
The Gambia Public Debt - An Achilles Heel?
The Gambia’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and steady recovery, with real GDP growth reaching 5.7% in 2024.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/09/02/the-gambia-economy-maintains-growth-momentum-amid-global-uncertainty
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Africa's Pulse: Pathways to Job Creation in Africa
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/africa-pulse
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2025 Africa Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/data/datatopics/cpia
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The Gambia Circular Economy Diagnostic
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/gambia/publication/the-gambia-circular-economy-diagnostic
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Franklin Mutahakana
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Resident Representative for The Gambia
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For project-related issues and complaints contact gambiaalert@worldbank.org
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