{"id":85966,"date":"2025-09-13T16:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/eu-and-gambia-sign-d1-7-billion-agri-food-agreement"},"modified":"2025-09-13T17:34:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T17:34:53","slug":"eu-and-gambia-sign-d1-7-billion-agri-food-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/eu-and-gambia-sign-d1-7-billion-agri-food-agreement","title":{"rendered":"EU and Gambia Sign D1.7 Billion Agri-Food Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The European Union (EU) and the Government of The Gambia have signed a financing agreement worth D1.7 billion aimed at accelerating the sustainable transformation of the country\u2019s agri-food systems. <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The initiative, titled \u201cAccelerating the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Agri-Food Systems in The Gambia,\u201d will prioritize horticulture and place a strong emphasis on empowering women, youth, and rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement was signed on Friday at the Ministry of Agriculture\u2019s conference hall in Banjul by the EU Ambassador to The Gambia and the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs. The ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Agriculture, senior officials from the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA), and other key stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Officials underscored that the programme represents a major investment in modernizing agricultural practices to address food security challenges, raise productivity, and unlock new economic opportunities for communities that depend on farming.<\/p>\n<p>Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita described the agreement as a milestone in advancing rural development and food security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis new financing agreement marks a significant milestone in advancing rural development and food security. The new programme will contribute actively to our national goals of boosting food production, creating decent jobs for our people, and ensuring greater resilience in the face of climate change,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The EU Ambassador to The Gambia reaffirmed the EU\u2019s commitment to supporting Gambian farmers, especially women and young people. \u201cToday\u2019s agreement shows our shared commitment to support Gambian farmers, especially women and young people, to grow more nutritious food by increasing their income, accessing new markets, and adopting eco-friendly farming practices that protect the environment. In addition to strengthening food security in The Gambia, the programme will also create new green jobs and open opportunities for exports,\u201d the ambassador noted.<\/p>\n<p>Minister of Agriculture Demba Sabally expressed appreciation to the EU for its continued support of The Gambia\u2019s agricultural sector, highlighting the critical role the partnership plays in driving growth and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>The programme will focus on three priority areas: boosting investment in agriculture, increasing productivity, and enhancing opportunities for women and youth in horticulture. It will also promote sustainable agro-ecological practices, strengthen food safety systems, and advance nutrition-sensitive value chains.<\/p>\n<p>As a flagship EU intervention, the initiative is expected to serve as a model for building a modernized, inclusive agri-food system that benefits farmers, consumers, and the broader Gambian economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The European Union (EU) and the Government of The Gambia have signed a financing agreement worth D1.7 billion aimed at accelerating the sustainable transformation of the country\u2019s agri-food systems. 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