ECOWAS Applauds The Gambia’s Leadership in Advancing Social Protection

Feature Article ECOWAS Applauds The Gambias Leadership in Advancing Social Protection

FRI, 24 OCT 2025

ECOWAS Applauds The Gambia's Leadership in Advancing Social ProtectionÂ

The ECOWAS Commission has commended the Government of The Gambia for its exemplary leadership in hosting the Gambia International Social Protection Conference, held from October 20 to 22, 2025, in Banjul. The Commission hailed the event as a landmark effort in promoting inclusive and adaptive social protection systems throughout the region.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, praised The Gambia’s commitment to regional dialogue and innovation. She described the conference as “a benchmark for inclusive policy development and intergovernmental cooperation within ECOWAS.”

Organized by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), under the Office of H.E. Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow, the conference brought together policymakers, development partners, civil society organizations, and international experts under the theme: “Building Inclusive and Adaptive Social Protection Systems for Sustainable Development.” The gathering served as a dynamic platform for strategic collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Key highlights included:

The launch of The Gambia’s Social Protection Strategy 2025–2030
Panel discussions on youth employment, gender equity, and disability inclusion
Commitments from regional governments to harmonize social protection policies
Interactive workshops on digital cash transfers and data systems

Representing the Vice President, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, joined dignitaries from the United Nations, World Bank, and African Development Bank. Their keynote addresses underscored the urgency of strengthening social safety nets in response to global economic pressures and climate-related vulnerabilities.

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