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Editorial: The Average Gambian (Must Read)
The average Gambian man is 20 years old, with a life expectancy of 64 years and is ed-ucated at secondary school level. The statis-tics presented by the World Bank Economic indicators show the average Gambian wom-an is one year older (21) and will live to 67. The average Gambian earns $1-$2 (D47.50-D95) per day. Even though, the statutory working age is 18, but because of limited
opportunities for secondary schooling, most children begin work-ing at an average age of 14. The average height in Gambia for males is 1.680 m (5 ft 6 in) and for females is 1.578 m (5 ft 2.2 in). On average men marry much later in life than do women, the average Gambian woman is married before age 20, whereas less than one of every five men are married by age 20. The av-erage Gambian man 29 years old or younger still haven’t mar-ried yet, but a large number finally do marry around 30 years of age, a full decade later than most women. The average Gambian man has 1.6 wives and 8 children,
whereas the average Gambian woman has 6 children. The average Gambian woman tends to weigh an average of 4-6 pounds more after a pregnancy than she did before the preg-nancy which is usually at the age of 30. In terms of daily meals the average Gambian is quite likely to eat rice every day for lunch and some sort of porridge for breakfast and dinner. The average Gambian does not engage in the rec-ommended level of exercise, with the likelihood of men exercis-ing more than women. The Gambia has a sub-tropical climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year and average temperature highs between 29°C and 34°C, attracting tourists from all over the world.
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Sources: http://www.smcm.edu/gambia/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2014/11/98-chapter7.pdf GBOS World Bank Indicators Central International Agency http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Gambia/Health http:/ /www.encyclopedia.com/places/africa/gambian -poli t ical -geography/gambia#POPULATION (Republic of the Gambia Population Data Bank 1993).
Training Workshop on Consumer Protection Issues in the Financial and ICT Sector
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Pro-tection Commis-sion (GCCPC) organized a training work-shop on ‘Consumer Protection is-sues in the Financial and ICT Sector’ on Wednesday 16th August,
2017 at the National Assembly Conference Hall in Banjul.
The training was conducted by Professor Prentiss Cox an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota Law School. Profes-sor Prentiss Cox writes and teaches in the area of consumer protec-
tion law, public civil law enforcement and legal practice skills.
According to Professor Cox, the main goals of consumer protection are transparency in market transactions to ensure a level playing field and fair treatment of all customers. Furthermore, The Gambia Con-sumer Protection Act, 2014 enjoins that service providers should en-sure consumers are treated fairly in all facets of product design, sales and marketing, service, conduct, claims handling, complaints and re-
mediation.
Participants of the training workshop were drawn from both the public and private sec-
tors.
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Business Coalition Against HIV/AIDS (BUCAHA) Board Meeting
The Business Coalition A g a i n s t H I V / A I D S (BUCAHA) held a Board Meeting at the GCCI Sec-retariat in Bijilo. The pur-pose of the meeting was to discuss re-activation activities of the Coalition including review of the Constitution, Appointment of a new Secretary General , preparation of work plan , among others. The Business Coalition Against HIV/AIDS consists of private sector member in the drive to join the fight against HIV/AIDs which includes voluntary counselling and testing for private sector employees. HIV/AIDS affects the most productive segment of the labour force and the epidemic imposes huge costs on businesses in all sectors through declining productivity, increase labour costs as well as loss of skills and experience. The BUCAHA call on the private sector businesses to join its campaign against HIV/AIDS.
Tour of GCCI and GTTI Incubation Centers
Representatives from The Min-istry of Trade, Regional Inte-gration and Employment, The Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency and The Gambia Chamber of Com-merce, Industry, Agriculture and Employers Association conducted a tour to the GCCI and the GTTI incubation centers. Both incubation centers houses processing machines which were supported by the Government of India through MOTIE. The GCCI has also made significant investments in the initial
operations of incubation center housed at the Trade Fair Grounds.
The processing machines housed at GCCI incubation include; pepper processing, biscuits and bread making machines, tomato ketchup and mango processing machines, ice cream cone making machines, can-dy making and pop-corn machines. The GTTI machines include; nail making machines, plastic bowls, spoons and bottle making ma-chines, bag wires making ma-chines, carpentry works, Air condi-tioners making. Currently the first batch of interns particularly youths are receiving training on the oper-ation of these machines including the recipes needed for producing all
items.
Launching of the First Edition of Leading Women
Magazine - The Gambia
The GCCI, in partnership with Bridging Gaps
Advisory, has introduced an exciting publica-
tion on Leading Women in The Gambia. In the
Gambia, Women Entrepreneurs, Executives
and Civil Society leaders are contributing great-
ly to the country’s economy by actively partici-
pating in various sectors. However, very little
has been documented on the very crucial and
encouraging work that women entrepreneurs
and executives are doing in the country.
The maiden Leading Women
magazine was launched on Thurs-
day 10th August, 2017 at the Par-
adise Suites Hotel. As such, the
publication has been
developed into rich and
diverse stories depicting
successes and journeys
of extraordinary women
through profiles and inter-
views.
This we believe, will serve
as a source of inspiration
to other aspiring women and the youth to excel further.
The magazine further
educates on the incredi-
ble participation of
these women in our
country’s development
and our society’s
growth trajectory.
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Verdant Zeal Gambia Ltd CEO, Seun Sanni and Fi-
nance Executive, Khadija Ceesay meet GCCI CEO,
Alieu Secka on a preliminary collaboration with
GCCI in communications, brand management and
advertising in The Gambia.
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation -
ITFC Associate Relationship Manager of the the
Official Islamic Development Bank (ADB) Regional
Office in Dakar, Aliou Barki Kane on ITFC mission
to The Gambia at Kerr Jula to discuss ITFC opera-
tions and to identify new opportunities for cooper-
ation with Private Sector entities
Gambia National Agricultural Investment Plan (GNAIP) Private Sector Thematic
Review Meeting at Kerr Jula
Elixir Global Group CellPay Launching: E-Commerce Platform for Bill Payment,
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Upcoming Events
New Members for the Month of August Company Business Activity Owner/Manager
Anazogini Enterprise Mr. Jude Nkemdilim Chika General Goods
Bernadette Business Center Mr. Bernadette Gomez General Merchandise
Ddijas Enterprise Ms. Haddijatou M Jagne Processing of Local Foods, Marinades, Pack-
age Fresh Frozen Etc.
E. Jallow Enterprise Mr. Ebrima A. Jallow Household Goods & General Trading
Finish Profile Gambia Ltd Sir. Farimang Saho Prefab Stud Profiles, Roofing Materials
Jesse Enterprises Mr. Christian Chukwuneke Aku-
jieze E- Waste
Joofen Food Processing Enterprise Ms. Olly Joof Food Processing and General Goods
M. K. F. Trading Mr. Mohammed Kebbeh General Trading Import & Export
Mamudou Bah T/A Tedoungal Mr. Mamudou Bah Food Products, Import/Export General Mer-
chandise
Ndye's Exotic Food Products Ms. Ndey Corr Sarr Food Processing
Pulse One Property Management Mr. Mammbye Anthony Bittaye Real Estate & Property Management
S3 General Trading Mr. Susheel Chander Raw Cashew Nuts
Tanta Trading Ms. Adama Barrow Fashion & Cosmetics
The Bloom Group Ms. Naceesay Marenah Authentic Montessori, Education & Organic
Farm
Country Date Event
Istanbul, Turkey 20th - 23rd Sept Food Fair Istanbul 2017
Istanbul , Turkey 21st - 24th Sept 2017
Zuchex International Housewares and Elec-
trical Appliances Fair
Antalya, Turkey 29th - 30th Sept 2017
International Pharmaceutical Products
Conference
Istanbul, Turkey 5th - 7th Oct 2017 Aluexpo 2017– International Aluminum Fair
Jakarta, Indonesia 11th– 15th October 2017
32nd Edition: Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI)
2017
New Delhi, India 3rd– 5th Nov 2017 World Food India 2017
Casablanca, Morocco Dec 2017 5th MAFAX-MAGHRED Food Exhibition