The Ministry of Youth and Sports, through The Gambia Songhai Initiative (GSI), in partnership with local and international stakeholders, today officially launched the AGREEN Gambia Project at a local hotel in Kotu.
The initiative, valued at approximately D34.5 million, aims to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by equipping young people with climate-smaMinistry of Youth and Sports Unveils AGREEN Gambia to Strengthen TVET and Youth Opportunitiesrt agricultural skills, digital competencies, and practical knowledge to enhance employability and drive sustainable development.
For many young Gambians, the dream of building a better future has often been held back by limited access to skills, guidance, and opportunities. Today, that narrative is beginning to change.
Launched at a cost of approximately D34.5 million, AGREEN Gambia Project is set to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in The Gambia. With a strong focus on climate-smart agriculture, digital learning, and practical skills development. The project aims to better prepare young people for the realities of today’s job market. The project will receive technical expertise and good practice from its international partners (INFODEF (Spain), Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences FAZOS (Croatia), and INNOQUALITY SYSTEMS (Ireland).
Speaking at the event, Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Lamin A. Camara, described the initiative as a timely response to prepare trainers/teachers harness their skill to be prepare youth with right sets of skill to help tackle youth unemployment and challenges within the agricultural sector.
AGREEN Gambia will expand hands-on training opportunities, promote innovation in agribusiness, and create stronger links between young people and employment.
With support from the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme, the project will also enhance the capacity of TVET educators, strengthen partnerships with employers, and ensure training remains relevant, practical, and inclusive.
“This initiative is about empowering our youth and securing a sustainable future for The Gambia,” DPS Camara emphasised.
AGREEN Gambia is more than just a project — it is a pathway to opportunity, resilience, and a brighter future for young people across the country.
