Compliance Risk Management Training Boosts Gambia Revenue Authority

Strengthening Risk Management Capabilities

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has received online assistance from the World Customs Organization (WCO) to enhance its risk management capabilities. The training, which took place between June 8 and 11, 2020, aimed to equip GRA trainers with the necessary skills to deliver high-quality training sessions based on international standards and best practices.

Objectives of the Workshop

• Equip GRA trainers with the necessary skills to deliver high-quality training sessions
• Prepare the GRA Customs Department to respond effectively to challenges in the international trade environment
• Strengthen risk management capabilities within the organization

Funding and Technical Support

The workshop was funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and conducted by accredited WCO Risk Management Experts. The Commissioner General of the GRA, Yankuba Darboe, extended gratitude to GIZ and WCO for their funding and technical support.

Outcomes of the Workshop

• Participants lauded the training as a valuable opportunity to reinforce their knowledge
• Trainers gained a deeper understanding of risk management principles in their daily work
• The training was highly relevant and timely given the unpredictable risks facing the world

Quotes from Commissioner General

“The training is an opportunity for GRA trainers to demonstrate their capacity building competencies and impart knowledge to other staff members. We will take measures to incorporate risk management into our organization’s culture.”

— Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority