Browsing: The Global Agriculture and Food Security Project (GASFP)

• AfDB has okayed $16 million to power The Gambia’s Agriculture and Food Security Project, aimed at enhancing food security and the incomes of vulnerable populations.
• This funding will expand the cultivation of climate-resistant crops, increasing agricultural productivity and benefiting over 18,000 small-scale farmers, especially women and youth.
• Beyond agricultural development, the project incorporates social security, nutrition, and gender equality initiatives, including expanding school nutrition programs for over 203,900 pupils.

A total of $16.08 million is set to enhance production for millions of people employed in Gambia’s agriculture value chain. This follows a move by the African Development Bank Group (AFDB) to approve the fresh funding allocation to enhance the Gambia’s food security initiatives.

The country’s ambitious Agriculture and Food Security Project, initiated in 2021, received the financial support on March 4. With this injection of funds, The Gambia is poised to make significant advancements in its agricultural sector, with a …