Name: Webinar | Empowering Tomorrow: MSMEs and Sustainable Development in The Gambia | 7 Aug 2023
Uploaded: 2023-08-22T08:21:38+00:00
Duration: 1 h 5 min 37 s
Description: In this webinar, the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce sits in conversation with the Hon. Abdoulie Njai, the youngest Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of the Republic of The Gambia. Njai d

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In this webinar, the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce sits in conversation with the Hon. Abdoulie Njai, the youngest Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of the Republic of The Gambia. Njai discusses the expanse of his personal and professional journey that led him to the position, which he won as an Independent Candidate focussing on achieving promoting religious tolerance, gender parity, anti-corruption and regulation as well as great representation for youth in the domestic and international political decision making processes.

The conversation revolves largely on the role of MSMEs (micro, small and medium sized enterprises) in the development of the country’s economy, accounting for 95% of businesses and employ over 60% the population and contributing about 20% to the country's GDP, and how the government is committed to better equipping them via initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and job creation, such as the National Employment Policy and the Gambian Agency for the Promotion and Protection of Investment.

The conversation also revolves around the importance of technological innovation and internet accessibility to effectively and sustainably develop the agriculture, fishing and industrial sectors. Owing to the youthful population, Njai strongly expresses his belief that the incoming generations will become transform the future economy by harnessing Fintech and digital innovation.

The Hon. Njai highlights the importance of the Commonwealth as a partner to The Gambia, with a call for increased technical and monetary assistance to strengthen bilateral ties and support the country's development, particularly in promoting MSMEs and addressing challenges like internet accessibility.

#MSME #GambiaDevelopment #GambiaBusiness

Timecodes:
00:00 Julia Charlton's welcome speech
04:14 Abdoulie Njai about his work in Parliament in the Gambia National Assembly
08:00 Abdoulie Njai about his family, childhood and education
16:22 Abdoulie Njai about working in government
17:17 Abdoulie Njai about political system and political parties in Gambia
20:14 Abdoulie Njai about elections to the parliament
22:51 Abdoulie Njai about his four points program
39:14 Abdoulie Njai about help to Gambia from Commonwealth countries and China
45:33 Abdoulie Njai about age discrimination in parliament
50:06 Abdoulie Njai about banking sector in Gambia
52:38 Abdoulie Njai about price of the Internet and online learning courses
56:18 Abdoulie Njai about night life and tourism in Gambia
1:03:56 Julia Charlton's closing speech