The Gambia

Development Objectives

Interventions in this area are aimed at strengthening the capacity of the National Assembly in its core functions of legislating, oversight, scrutiny and representation.

Activities

• Capacity development of the office of the Speaker
  - Donor conference
  - Consultancy to develop a resource mobilization strategy (2009 – 2014)
  - Restructuring of existing library and development of E-library
  - ICT training for NAMs and staff
  • Strengthen legislative capacity
  - Consultancy to produce training materials, brochures and literature for NAMS on core functions of legislative and oversight roles
  - Establishment of video conferencing/seminar room
  • NAMS Oversight Capacity Strengthening
  - Capacity building training for PAC/PEC Members and Policy briefing for NAMS on oversight roles and key policy areas
  - Produce a NA Guidance handbook for NAMS on scrutiny and oversight functions
  • Improving Consistency
  - Conduct Regional Parliamentary Fora on issues of National and global concerns
  - Produce a NA Guidance handbook for NAMS on scrutiny and oversight functions
  • Communication of Parliament Activities
  - Updating and launching of the National Website
  - Produce a NA Guidance handbook for NAMS on scrutiny and oversight functions
  • Support Governance PMU
  - Support Assurance Activities
  
  

Intended Results

The Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2007-2011 recognises the imperative role the National Assembly plays in creating an enabling policy environment and framework for implementing pro-poor growth, and deepening the democratic processes in The Gambia. The project seeks to foster a broad-based partnership between the National Assembly and all the relevant stakeholders. It is envisaged that the formulation of a comprehensive capacity development strategy and long-term technical assistance project will provide a mechanism to marshal support of and enhance partnership with the development community

Corporate Thematic Area : Democratic Governance and Human Rights

Project Status : Operational

Location: National

UNDP Program Officer: Bashirou Garba Jahumpa, Programme Specialist/ Sirra Horeja Ndow, Programme Analyst

National Implementing Partner: The National Assembly

Project Director: The Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly

Period of the Project: (2009 to 2011)

Major Sources of Financing: Regular – US $ 0.6 million (UNDP).

Delivery: US $ 113, 432 (2010)