The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Between
1982 and 1989 it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia
with Senegal; the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation
treaty in 1992. A military coup in 1994 overthrew the president
and banned political activity, but a new 1996 constitution and
presidential elections, followed by parliamentary balloting in
1997, have completed a return to civilian rule.
This collection of interent sources provides access to websites
of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved
in economic and social development programs in The Gambia. Included
are international, regional, national, and local organizations.
Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes
endorsement by either the African and Middle Eastern Division
or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library of Congress. Every
source listed here was successfully tested before being added
to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful
connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference
and research materials on The Gambia consult the Library's African
Section The
Gambia Country web page.
Gambia Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (http://www.gambiachamber.gm)
Site provides an overview of the Gambian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry and its services. It also includes a Gambia
business directory ‘aimed at
providing information about trade and business contacts for buyers and sellers.'
Gambia Expansion Corporation (http://www.gambia-expansion.com/index2.htm)
Founded in 1985, the Gambia Expansion Corporation is a foreign trade company
connected with the Government of The Republic of the Gambia. Its core business
has been to develop and conduct international trade operations and to provide
services to exporters and importers in different countries, with special emphasis
on spanish companies .
Gambia Ports Authority (Banjul) (http://www.gamport.gm/)
Official web site of the Ports Authority , providing information on its services
and operations.
International Trade Administration (http://www.ita.doc.gov)
Site provides a country profile of business and economic trends in The Gambia.
Investgambia (http://www.investgambia.com)
‘Invest Gambia works with a range of public sector partners, voluntary
and community organizations and the private sector, to develop strategies
and support projects that will help transform The Gambian economy.
Jammeh Foundation for
Peace (http://www.jammehfoundation.gm/newsline.htm)
‘The Foundation is an independent non Political Organisation established
by Gambian President Yahya Jammeh that collaborates with development partners
such as International and Regional organisations, Government and non-Government
Agencies, the Private Sector and individuals who devote their resources and
efforts towards the development of the national socioeconomic structure.'
Mbendi Information Services (http://mbendi.co.za/index.htm)
Provides country profiles and information on business opportunities in the oil,
chemical, mining, and other industries in the African countries, companies and
organizations active in various industry sectors, the leading business and government
personalities, details of conferences and exhibitions, and a directory of products
and services.
Official WWW Site of The Republic of the Gambia (http://www.gambia.com)
Site provides information about Gambia's history, government, investment opportunities,
economic development, and travel. Also includes contact information for Gambian
agencies.
The Republic of the Gambia. Department of State
for Trade and Industry (http://www.gambia.gm)
Developed and maintained by the Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment
(DOSTIE) of Gambia, this site highlights the economic and business policies and
programs of The Gambian government. Included also is a Gambia Business Directory
of products, services, and companies.
U.S. Census Bureau.
Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/foreign-trade/www/)
‘Provides information on the US Trade balance with The Gambia.'
U.S. Peace Corps (http://www.peacecorps.gov)
Site provides an overview of Peace Corps projects in The Gambia.
United Nations in The Gambia (http://www.un.org/english/)
Site includes full-text UN Gambia publications and reports, as well as links
to other UN agencies active in The Gambia.
United States. Agency for International
Development -- Africa (http://www.info.usaid.gov/)
This site includes a comprehensive Africa section covering programs on private
sector development in Gambia and other sub-Saharan African countries.
World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
The World Bank Group is composed of five organizations: the International Bank
for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association
(IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee
Agency (MIGA), and the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes
(ICSID). The Group provides substantial amounts of data, statistics and full-text
documents and reports on various sectors of economic and development development
in The Gambia and other sub-Saharan African countries.
World Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/)
Site provides trade statistics for The Gambia and full-text official documents
on trade and investment-related topics. |