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EU Provides €55 Million to Support Gambia’s Democratic Transition

European Commission Commits €55 Million for Sustainable Growth

A new programme of budget support has been formally validated, with the European Commission committing €55 million to aid The Gambia’s sustainable and inclusive growth. The State and Resilience Building Contract aims to bolster democratic transition in the country, focusing on governance, public financial management, and service delivery.

EU Commitment to Supporting The Gambia’s Development

The two-year budget support component will be complemented by a three-year technical assistance part, demonstrating the EU’s commitment to supporting The Gambia’s development. This initiative is a significant step forward in EU-Gambia relations, which have intensified following the country’s transition to democracy.

Objectives of the Programme

  • Stabilize the political, security, and financial situation
  • Ensure that democracy takes root and benefits the most vulnerable groups and youth
  • Provide predictable funding for the government to deliver basic public services and address urgent reforms related to consolidating democracy, rule of law, and governance

EU Policy Dialogue

EU policy dialogue associated with budget support operations will serve as a valuable input to monitor the government’s ownership of state-building objectives and its transition and reform agenda. Ambassador Attila Lajos, Head of Delegation in The Gambia, noted that this programme will contribute to short-term fiscal stabilization while supporting announced political reforms.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Josselin Amalfi at the Delegation of the European Union in the Republic of The Gambia: