Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia

“Optimizing Actual, Virtual and Circular Diaspora Return.”

Kairaba Beach Hotel Serrekunda, Gambia

The government of the Gambia, through the Technical Cooperation Project Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia (MSDG), is organizing executive training programmes for senior civil servants and Non State Actors at the Kairaba Beach Hotel.

The Gambia in Transition: Governance, Human Rights, and Development

As part of The Gambia's transitional journey from dictatorship to democratic rule, two Gambian diasporans  Dr Abou Jeng and Horeja Bala-Gaye are organising a conference from the 8-9 November 2017 on 'Gambia in Transition' with His Excellency President Adama Barrow delivering the opening remarks.  Guest speakers include; Mo Ibrahim, Founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland Fatou Bensouda, […]

Optimising Actual, Virtual and Circular Diaspora Contributions

We are delighted to kick start MSDG'S series of thematic webinars with 2 to be hosted on 11 November 2017 at 6pm and 9pm (GMT) respectively.  Please join my 1st meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/827280437  You can also dial in using your phone.  United Kingdom: +44 330 221 0097  Access Code: 827-280-437 

Enhancing the Role of Commercial and Social Enterprises

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/997068533  You can also dial in using your phone.  United Kingdom: +44 20 3713 5028 Access Code: 997-068-533 

The Profitability of Social Entrepreneurship

De Montfort University 49 Oxford Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

Global Hands, De Mont Fort University and its partners are organising a two-day summit on the profitability of social entrepreneurship. Speakers will discuss the juxtaposition between social entrepreneurs' motivation to generate work that has a positive impact on society and the need to generate enough income to survive. The conference aims to create a space […]

Enhancing the Role of Alumni, Hometown & Civil Society Organisations

Professor Gibril Faal speaks to Alumni, Hometown and civil Society Organisations in order to enhance their roles in utilising and mobilising diaspora to share skills and knowledge transfer initiatives and work towards national development. Speakers include: Tango Community  Development Global Hands Gambia High School Alumni Network Inc (GAN). Saints Alumni  (US and UK Chapter) Kombo […]

Facilitating Diaspora Participation in Gambian Policy and Elections

Dear Colleagues, Sat, 25 November 2017 18:00 - 20:30 GMT.  MSDG's 4th webinar on policy and elections will focus on out of country voting for Gambian diaspora communities around the world. Professor Gibril Faal speaks to the people in charge and political activists to find out how and why it is beneficial for the diaspora […]

“Addressing the Practical Problems Faced by the Diaspora (Ports and Customs Clearance)”

Dear Colleagues, For MSDGs 5th webinar, Gibril Faal will speak with Honourable  Demba Jawo Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure,  to address the Practical Problems Faced by the Diaspora (Ports and Customs Clearance). Other panellists joining the webinar include; Joseph Njie - Deputy Commissioner, Technical Support & Monitoring, GRA Sulayman Joof - Secretary General, Association of Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agents Ousman […]