Ministries of The Gambia Government P2

Local Government & Lands
The Quadrangle Building, Banjul

Among the ministry's aims are to gain the fair distribution of government lands in The Gambia, ensure land use maps are available nationwide, policy creation, promote access to development resources etc.

Parks & Wildlife Management
DPWM

Formerly known as the Wildlife Conservation Department, it is responsible for protecting and conserving the country's flora and fauna among other duties.

Petroleum
Bertil Harding High Way, Kotu

Among the department's responsibilities are to issue offshore & onshore oil exploration licenses, offering incentives & overall regulation of the sector.

President's Office

Marina Parade

Tourism & Culture
The Quadrangle

MOTC is responsible with overseeing, enhancing & managing the tourism sector of the economy. They assist in formulating government policies & work with private & public stakeholders outside & inside Gambia.

Trade, Regional Integration
& Employment
Independence Drive, Banjul

MOTIE's functions includes the creation of a suitable environment for private sector development in Gambia, trade promotion, reducing poverty & formulating employment policies.

Women's Affairs Dept.

Marina Parade
The departmetal portfolio is under the Office of the Vice President.

Transport, Works, Construction
& Infrastructure
MOWCI, Half-Die, Banjul

The department is charged with overseeing civil works projects, construction of public building, formulating a National Transport Policy for air, road & maritime.

Youth & Sports
The Quadrangle Building, Banjul

MOYS' duties are to ensure that Government policies in relation to sports & youth are met via acting as a coordinator of all government departments & regions.

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