Gambia's Cash Crunch: President Barrow, Bans Foreign Trips For Self and Officials | BTS | 21-08
Taking a resolute stance, President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has undertaken a significant measure to address the prevailing financial crisis within the country. In a move characterized by its determination, he has instituted a comprehensive prohibition on foreign travel for government officials, including himself.
The announcement of this crucial decision was made by the government's spokesperson, Ebrima Sankareh. Sankareh communicated that President Barrow enacted an executive order that effectively halts all foreign trips by government officials, allowing only a few carefully delineated exceptions. This policy, which reflects a commitment to fiscal prudence, is slated to remain in effect throughout the entirety of the present fiscal year.
As Africa's smallest nation, The Gambia holds the 174th position on the United Nations' Human Development Index. This context underscores the magnitude of the economic challenges the nation faces. Presently grappling with an inflation rate of 11.6%, The Gambia witnesses more than a fifth of its populace struggling to subsist on a daily income of less than two dollars.
President Barrow's bold step in curtailing foreign travel among government officials reflects a dedicated effort to navigate the complexities of the financial crisis while prioritizing the welfare of the country's citizens.
Host: Kofi Bartels
Guest: Onapajo Oreoluwa, International Development, Advisor, WestField, Gambia.
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Gambia's Cash Crunch: President Barrow, Bans Foreign Trips For Self and Officials | BTS | 21-08-23
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