Gambia: Govt Targets Economic Stability, Growth As 2026 Budget Priorities

Gambia: Govt Targets Economic Stability, Growth As 2026 Budget Priorities

The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, has unveiled the introductory outlook of the 2026 Budget, painting a picture of cautious optimism as the global economy slows but The Gambia pushes forward with renewed economic momentum.

Gov’t targets economic stability, growth as 2026 budget priorities

According to the minister, this growth is driven by improved macroeconomic stability, better agricultural productivity, rising tourist arrivals, steady remittance inflows, and government investments aimed at closing the infrastructure deficit. He said inflation, once a major concern, is easing. The tight monetary policy rate of 17 percent maintained by the Central Bank since August 2023 has contributed to inflation dropping from 10.0 percent in …