Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the OIC, has urged OIC institutions and development partners to introduce more financing lines and capacity-building programs for The Gambia’s public and private sectors.

The Secretary-General of the OIC was speaking at the “ICDT Invest Days Banjul” Investment Forum that took place in Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, on 2nd-3rd May 2024, on the sidelines of the 15th Session of the Islamic Summit conference.

Organized by the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) in collaboration with the Government of the Gambia and other stakeholders, the event aimed to promote investment in the country’s burgeoning sectors.

During the opening ceremony, Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the OIC, highlighted the importance of investing in the Halal Tourism industry sector, digital economy, and human capital for the country’s further development.

Muhammad Jallow, Vice-President of the Republic of the Gambia, also spoke at the event, inviting private sector entities from OIC Member States to invest in various economic sectors of The Gambia. He emphasized opportunities in energy, infrastructure, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing, assuring investors of the government’s support.

The forum attracted more than 400 private sector representatives from OIC Member States and beyond. Panel sessions focused on key sectors such as Business Environment and Risk Management; Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries; Mining and Industry; Energy and Oil; Tourism and Transportation.

These sessions highlighted the investment opportunities available in each sector, aiming to boost economic growth and development in The Gambia.