The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), through its Directorate of Aid Coordination, on Monday, 1st December 2025, convened a one-day Validation Workshop on the Draft Public Investment Management (PIM) Guidelines at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo.
The workshop is part of MoFEA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the governance and effectiveness of public investments, ensuring greater transparency, efficiency, and alignment with national development priorities. Supported by technical assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the review of The Gambia’s PIM processes also introduces climate considerations across the entire project life cycle; a significant step towards sustainable and resilient development.
Bringing together representatives from key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the workshop provided a platform to present the draft guidelines, validate its provisions through stakeholder feedback, and foster full institutional ownership for its implementation.
Officially opening the workshop, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mr Baboucarr Jobe, underscored the importance of strengthening the public investment system.
“These guidelines aspire to create a public investment system that Gambians can trust, ensuring value for money, avoiding duplication, and fostering efficiency across all stages within the public sector, regardless of the source of financing,” he stated.
The Director of Aid Coordination under MoFEA, Ms Mariama Saine, highlighted the milestone achieved through the new framework, noting the integration of climate-responsive measures for the first time.
“For the first time, we are having a guideline that incorporates climate consideration in our public investments,” she said.
The draft guideline is expected to help Government institutions better plan, appraise, prioritize, and monitor public investment projects, ultimately improving service delivery and safeguarding public resources. Its climate-responsive approach also supports The Gambia’s broader resilience and adaptation goals.
Finally, this engagement marks a major stride in strengthening the country’s public investment landscape and promoting accountable, sustainable development.
By Mahzouba Maya Faal
Communication Officer, MoFEA