Phase 1 · Proposed
First 100 Days
Assessment and planning
The documented early roadmap includes fiscal, debt and project review, providing a basis for assessment and implementation planning.
Gambia Action Party
Economic Development Plan
2026–2031 · BUILD • GROW • SECURE
Seven documented pillars provide the framework for national economic development. The explanations below distinguish areas of focus from detailed policy commitments, funding assumptions and verified delivery targets.
Pillar 01
Agriculture and Food Security
Agriculture and food security form an important part of GAP's economic development framework. This section examines the role of domestic agricultural production, food supply, and long-term agricultural development in strengthening The Gambia's economy.
Why the issue matters
Reliable food supplies and productive agriculture connect household needs with livelihoods and long-term economic resilience.
Documented areas of focus
- Agricultural productivity
- Domestic food production
- Food supply and security
- Agricultural employment
- Agricultural infrastructure and investment
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Pillar 02
Banking and Finance
Banking and finance are central to the GAP economic framework. The plan considers the role of accessible financial services, investment, and financial-sector development in supporting households, entrepreneurs, and national economic growth.
Why the issue matters
Access to financial services shapes how households save, enterprises invest and economic opportunities develop.
Documented areas of focus
- Financial access
- Banking-sector development
- Business finance
- Investment opportunities
- Financial-sector stability and accountability
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Pillar 03
Port and Maritime Development
The Port of Banjul and The Gambia's maritime activities are important components of national trade and economic development. This pillar addresses their role in commercial activity, logistics, and long-term economic opportunity.
Why the issue matters
Trade depends on the connections between port operations, logistics, infrastructure and commercial activity.
Documented areas of focus
- Port operations
- Trade and logistics
- Maritime economic activity
- Infrastructure development
- Commercial efficiency
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Pillar 04
Natural Resources, Oil, Gas, and Mining
The natural-resources pillar considers how The Gambia can approach the development and management of its resources in a manner that supports responsible economic planning and long-term national benefit.
Why the issue matters
Responsible planning distinguishes resource potential from revenue that has actually been established.
Documented areas of focus
- Oil and gas
- Mining and mineral resources
- Natural-resource governance
- Revenue transparency
- Long-term national development
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Pillar 05
Youth Development and Employment
Youth development and employment are major components of the GAP economic framework. This pillar addresses the importance of productive employment, skills, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for young people to participate in national economic development.
Why the issue matters
Skills, enterprise and participation are connected parts of an education-to-work pathway; outcomes depend on practical implementation.
Documented areas of focus
- Employment opportunities
- Skills development
- Entrepreneurship
- Workforce participation
- Youth-focused economic initiatives
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Pillar 06
Cost of Living
The cost of living affects Gambian households and businesses directly. This pillar focuses on the economic factors that influence affordability, household purchasing power, and access to essential goods and services.
Why the issue matters
Affordability connects the prices of essentials with household income and the costs faced by businesses.
Documented areas of focus
- Food prices
- Household purchasing power
- Transport costs
- Essential goods
- Economic affordability
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Pillar 07
Digital Economy
Digital economic development forms part of GAP's broader economic framework. This pillar examines the role of technology, innovation, and digital participation in supporting productivity, business opportunities, and national development.
Why the issue matters
Digital participation can support business activity and productivity when technology is accessible and useful.
Documented areas of focus
- Digital infrastructure
- Technology-related employment
- Business innovation
- Digital entrepreneurship
- Digital economic participation
Policy actions and implementation
These topics explain the campaign framework. Specific proposed actions, numerical targets, funding details and implementation periods will be published alongside approved supporting documents. No projected outcome is presented here as a guarantee.
Related policy material
Approved policy documents will be added as they are released.
Read campaign policy explainers →Proposed roadmap
From review to development
Phase 2 · Proposed
Years 1–3
Medium-term implementation
The medium-term phase organizes implementation around the seven economic pillars. Detailed initiatives and milestones will be published with approved supporting material.
Phase 3 · Proposed
Years 4–10
Long-term development direction
The longer-term roadmap extends beyond the Economic Development Plan's 2026–2031 period. It expresses a national development horizon, not a claim that a ten-year programme fits within five years.
The ten-year direction extends beyond the five-year 2026–2031 economic plan. These are proposed phases, not completed achievements.