Tourism Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Upcountry Development in Janjanbureh
What happened
A Tourism Stakeholders' Consultative Meeting was held in Janjanbureh on September 22, 2026. The meeting gathered various groups, including tour guides, cultural stakeholders, and representatives from the Gambia Hotel Association. Speaking on behalf of the Minister, Njie outlined the government's vision to utilize upcountry tourism as a driver of inclusive growth.
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Why it matters
The discussion focused on how to transform regional resources—such as rivers, wildlife, and cultural heritage—into sustainable tourism products. The goal is to generate employment, support local businesses, and improve livelihoods through tourism development.
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Who's involved
- Ministry of Tourism, Arts and CultureSpokesperson for the Minister regarding the development of upcountry tourism.
- NjieOfficial representing the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Member of the National Assembly of GambiaSpeculative
The policy shift toward upcountry tourism might require legislative support and funding allocation to succeed.
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The entities involved
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Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
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Njie
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