By Biran Gaye
Collective Action for Sustainable Development (CASD), a registered non-governmental organisation that is involved in stakeholder mobilization and coordination to improve human development in The Gambia, has commenced a five-day training on agri-food business for youth and women.
Under the Agro-youth Pilot Project, CASD is committed to training women and youth on entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in agri-business. The project, which benefited from financial and technical support from the State of Berlin and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce among other partners, is being implemented in the West Coast Region.
Executive Director of Collective Action for Sustainable Development, Siyat Gaye, said they are dedicated to improving human capital and development through youth and women in the sector.
He added that CASD set about safeguarding human well-being and sustainability of lives and livelihoods by reducing the impact of climate change effects through the protection and conservation of the environment.
“I encourage every participant to learn requisite skills and knowledge that help to boost the agro-food sector in the Gambia,” he said.
“This project seeks to maximize the potential of Gambia’s agri-food industry for a sustainable livelihood.”
Executive Director Gaye commended their partners for supporting this initiative.
Other speakers from their German counterparts, who joined the opening ceremony virtually, echoed similar sentiments, reiterating their unwavering commitment to building a resilient agri-food sector in the country.
Held at the Collective Action for Sustainable Development office in Kotu, the event brought together relevant stakeholders and partners committed to enhancing growth and creating opportunities for youth and women in the agri-food sector.
