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The Gambia Public/Private Sector Civil Society Interface Capacity Building Project (GICAP)

  • Project Name:
    The Gambia Public/Private Sector Civil Society Interface Capacity Building Project (GICAP)
    Institution :
    The Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment; The Gambia
    • Core Competence:
      Professionalisation of the Voices of the Private Sector & Civil Society
    Project Region :
    West & Central Africa
    Country :
    Gambia
    Status :
    Closed
    Grant Number :
    91
    Grant Amount (USD):
    850 000
    Commitment Date:
    2002
    Closing Date:
    2006
    Introduction:

    In its “Gambia Incorporated Vision 2020” and the “Poverty Reductions Strategy Paper (PRSP)” The Gambia expressed its intention to transform the country from a low income into a middle income country with a vibrant public sector. In recognition of the need for enhancing partnerships among key stakeholders in the economic development process, this project contributed to the achievement of the country’s development strategy by strengthening the interface among public sector, private sector and civil society to enhance public dialogue in policy formulation so that development policies and strategies reflect broader consensus among major stakeholders.

    Project Description:

    The goal of the project was to contribute positively to effective and quality policy dialogue among the Government, private sector and civil society.

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H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission
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