Thirty young Gambian leaders, selected by the Ministry of Youth & Sports from various entrepreneurial backgrounds, have kicked off a two-week intensive seminar on Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership in Beijing, China.
The training is facilitated by the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) under China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), as part of ongoing China Aid programs aimed at supporting capacity building in developing nations.
Day One got off to a powerful start, with sessions designed to broaden participants’ global outlook and strengthen their innovation mindset.
In the morning, Former Ambassador Chen Mingming from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delivered an eye-opening lecture on China’s National Conditions, tracing the country’s remarkable development journey, leadership structure, and its growing impact on global affairs—offering valuable inspiration to the emerging Gambian changemakers.
Later in the day, the focus shifted to the booming digital economy, with a deep dive into Cross-Border E-Commerce Platforms and how such models can be adapted to the Gambian business landscape to drive youth innovation and trade opportunities.
The seminar, which runs until July 22, 2025, is not just a learning platform—it’s a space for connection, exchange, and long-term collaboration between Gambia and China.
Organizers hope the program becomes both a bridge of cooperation and a gateway to new ideas, empowering participants to return home with renewed purpose and a toolkit for driving national development.
