Ministries of The Gambia Government, P1

Agriculture
The Quadrangle Building, Banjul capital

The ministry's responsibilities are to increase agricultural output, satisfy food needs, generate paid employment & income for agro workers & generate foreign exchange.

Central Statistics Dept.
CSD - Ecowas Avenue, Banjul

This department produces the population census, data on Consumer Prices, external trade, national accounts and more.

Communication & IT Dept.
GRTS Building, MDI Road, Kanifing South

MOICI is charged with opening up the ICT sector. It has a number of semi-autonomous institutions operating under it.

Education - Basic & Secondary
Willy Thorpe Building, Banjul

MOBSE is responsible for ensuring that standards ofr early child care, basic education (grades 1-9), secondary, adult & non-formal education are line with the EFA action plan.

Energy
Second floor, Futurelec Building, Kotu

Their functions are to enhance petroleum exploration in Gambia, reduce dependency on imported oil, ensure energy security, reduce wood fuel dependence etc.

Finance & Economic Affairs
The Quadrangle , Banjul capital

The finance ministry is responsible for the national budget & creating a national economic policy aimed at aiding economic development in Gambia.

Fisheries & Water Resources
Marina Parade, Banjul

The oversee the fisheries sector to ensure the efficient use of aquatic life resources as well as perform hydrological water quality supply & control.

Foreign Affairs
Marina Parade, Banjul

MOFA promotes foreign policy aimed at promoting the country's interests by enhancing & expanding bilateral relations with countries & assisting welfare of Gambian citizens overseas.

Forestry & Environment
5C Marina Parade

MOFEN was founded in 1976 and has its roots going back to 1939 in the forestry sector.

Health & Social Welfare
The Quadrangle, Banjul

Their department's responsibilities are focused on the 3 level public health system & improving standards in hospitals, clinics, nursing & dentistry.

Higher Education
Bertil Haring Highway, Kotu

MoHERST is charged by the Government to provide relevant & good quality education, promote research, science & technology to drive economic growth via their various departmental units.

Immigration & Nationality Dept.
71 OAU Boulevard

GID handles visa extensions, airport entry control, ID cards, issuing passports, residency & work permits for aliens.

Interior Ministry
5 J.R. Forster Street, Banjul

MOTI is responsible for the Gambia Police Force, Department of Immigration, visas issuances, operating the Prison Service and registering NGOs.

Justice Ministry
Marina Parade

The MOJ & office of the Attorney General's Chambers carries out multiple legal functions such as law reform, registering patents, running the law courts, legislative drafting among others.

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In the above directory you will find each departments' background information, contact addresses, telephone numbers, emails, somee websites, faxes & main locations in the Greater Banjul area of the western coast region of The Gambia, West Africa.

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