The World Bank Group’s efforts in The Gambia are guided by the current Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the period 2022-2026. Aligned with the country’s Recovery Focused National Development Plan (2023-2027), the CPF was developed in consultation with government, civil society, private sector stakeholders, and development partners.

Anchored in two cross-cutting principles: Accelerate Cross-sectoral Digital Transformation; and Empower Women and Girls, the CPF focuses on accelerating the transition out of fragility through three priorities:

Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Effectiveness in Governance to support the efforts to improve the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of public administration and to provide room in the government’s budget for productive investments in infrastructure and human capital.

Enabling Inclusive and Resilient Private Sector-Driven Job Creation to support efforts to create an enabling business environment that fuels job creation by investing in infrastructure, strengthening the role of commercial agriculture, boosting the tourism sector, and increasing urban, coastal, and climate resilience.

Enhancing Human Capital Investments to Develop a Productive Workforce to support efforts to improve the quality of and access to essential healthcare, expand social protection services, enhance the quality of education, and explore ways to improve the skills and employability of women and youth.

The World Bank Group’s portfolio in The Gambia is driving inclusive growth and resilience by supporting governance reforms, human capital development, infrastructure expansion, and climate adaptation. Currently, the active portfolio comprises seven national projects totaling $420 million, plus several regional initiatives.