The Gambia

Development Objectives

- Economic and political systems utilize transparent, accountable, participatory and inclusive decision making processes at national and decentralized levels.
- Strengthened key governance institutions and sustainable and transparent electoral processes and systems enhanced to sustain democratic principles.
- Strengthened key governance institutions to sustain democratic principles.

Activities

• Sensitization and training of NAMs in socio-economic issues (MDG’s, PRSP, policy development etc.).
  
• Records Management Training for staff of the Office of the Clerk
  
• IT computer literacy trainings for NAM’s and staff of the Office of the Clerk
  
• Purchase of IT and other equipment
  
• Conduct Hansard training for the staff of the Office of the Clerk
  
• Reconstruct and continuously update the website & publication of NA pr-documents
  
• Establish and train a press corps of parliamentary journalists
  
• Conduct a capacity needs assessment and develop a long-term strategy for capacity development of the National assembly
  
• Develop a full-fledged project document in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  

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

Period of the Project : July 2007 –June 2008

UNDP Program Officer: Sirra Horeja Ndow, Programme Analyst

National Implementing Partner: The National Assembly

Project Director: The Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly

Major Sources of Financing: $205,000 UNDP TRAC1/2, in kind contributions $10,000

Delivery: $106,277.78 as of 03/01/2008