UN and The Gambia: The Gambia's Civil Service Head Speaks

Join us as the head of the Gambia civil service, Mrs. Salimata E Touray, shares insights on the fruitful partnership between the United Nations and The Gambia. Discover how this collaboration is driving development, overcoming challenges, and shaping a brighter future for the nation. 



Join us on a fascinating journey as we delve into an insightful conversation with the head of the Gambia civil service. In this video, our esteemed guest sheds light on the dynamic partnership between The Gambia and the United Nations (UN). They take us behind the scenes, sharing their personal experiences from steering and technical committees where they tackle coordination and iron out potential bottlenecks.

 Mrs. Salimata E Touray underscores the significance of this partnership, particularly in the face of the economic challenges that emerged in 2020. She highlights the growing need for stronger alliances with donor partners and the UN. The conversation takes an exciting turn as she discusses the alignment of the UN's programs with The Gambia's National Development Plan (NDP). This strategic alignment is seen as a powerful lever to boost development in sectors that are still playing catch-up.

In a heartening conclusion, Mrs. Salimata E Touray expresses their optimism about the partnership, looking forward to future collaborations. They envision a path of achieving better and greater things together. So, buckle up and join us on this inspiring journey of partnership, resilience, and progress!