Gambia: National Assembly Eyes Effective Oversight On Public Funds

The National Assembly on Monday July 16th 2018, began a week long capacity building training on budget and economic analysis techniques, and related public finance issues. The training which is underway at Tendaba Camp in the Lower River Region, will expose Members to the content and context of the National Development Plan 2018-2020, with a view to equip them with the necessary skills and techniques to perform effective oversight functions on public funds and performance of Government institutions.

In his welcome remarks, Momodou A. Sise, the Clerk of the National Assembly, said the training is part of their strategic objective of mainstreaming the Assembly, to consolidate the democratic gains of the country, by expanding the space for accountability, transparency and good governance.

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