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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>President Adama Barrow marked International Women\u2019s Day by meeting with the Maa Foundation, Women in Business Advocacy Group, a South Korean delegation, and the outgoing country representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Desta Tiruneh, at State House in Banjul, stated a press release from the Presidency.<\/b><\/p>\n

The meeting, according to the release, was held to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women in various fields.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe discussions centred on promoting more opportunities for women and girls. President Barrow expressed commitment to promoting gender equity and equality in all matters of national development for economic, political and social achievement,\u201d stated the release.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaa Foundation advocates for policy, legislative and social change to support women and marginalised groups. Fatoumata Jawara, the CEO of Maa Foundation, appealed to the government to review the procurement procedures to increase opportunities for women in business,\u201d added the release.<\/p>\n

According to the despatch, Mrs Emily Sarr, a delegation member, expressed gratitude for the widening of opportunities for women but appealed to the President and his Government to consider 30% affirmative action in procurement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the current enrolment of girls in the educational sector, I am convinced that we will get to the 30% quota at the governance and decision-making level,\u201d President Barrow reassured.<\/p>\n

The release said the President also expressed satisfaction with the increasing involvement of women in business enterprises and other sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was impressed meeting a female contractor and her engineer daughter whose work progress was ahead of schedule in their road construction contract,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the years, President Barrow\u2019s Administration has been working with dedicated partners, both international and local communities, to increase access to health care, including reproductive health care, expand economic opportunities for women and girls, support women in agriculture, most especially in the area of rice and groundnut cultivation to reduce the high dependency on imported rice in the country as well as increase farmer\u2019s income,\u201d State House said.<\/p>\n

It added: \u201cThe Gambia has made significant strides in improving its healthcare sector, particularly in reducing maternal mortality rates. Dr. Desta Tiruneh, the outgoing country representative of WHO, expressed his appreciation to the Government of The Gambia for their remarkable achievements in strengthening healthcare systems. The country has made progress in areas such as its immunisation programme, which protects children from infectious diseases, and tobacco control, leading to increased revenue, an oxygen plant, and a significant reduction in maternal mortality. This progress is a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to improving the healthcare system in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the South Korean delegation headed by Ambassador Chong-weon Shin, discussed with President Barrow strategies to increase rice production since it is the staple food for the majority of Gambians. The delegation was accompanied by Muhammed Jah of Q-Group, a South Korean consul in The Gambia and the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Demba Sabally.<\/p>\n

According to No.1 Marina Parade, women are involved in rice cultivation than in any other livelihood activity in The Gambia, hence the government deems it necessary to continue to promoting the establishment of rice cultivation complexes to improve rice seed production and supply systems throughout the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cRice is a national issue. We have to stand on our feet and produce enough food,\u201d President Barrow said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. President Adama Barrow marked International Women\u2019s Day by meeting with the Maa Foundation, Women in Business Advocacy Group, a South Korean delegation, and the outgoing country representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Desta Tiruneh, at State House in Banjul, stated a press release from the Presidency. 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