EUROPEAN UNION SUPPORTS DIGITAL TRACKING SYSTEM TO BOOST TRANSPARENCY IN THE GAMBIA

The European Union has supported the Government of The Gambia in launching a web-based system to track the implementation of the Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (RF-NDP), strengthening transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.

Speaking at the launch, EU Ambassador H.E. Immaculada Roca i Cortés said: "Today, we are not just launching a digital tool, we move from the language of intent to the language of impact. A system is only as good as the information it contains. Its success will depend on the commitment of institutions to regularly input accurate and timely data." She urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to actively use the platform to unlock its full value.

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr. Mod A.K. Secka, said: "This launch affirms our commitment to transparency, accountability, and evidence-based planning. It ensures that decisions are guided by reliable data and deliver tangible results for the Gambian people."

Funded by the European Union with EUR 493,346, the system is built on DHIS2 technology, already successfully used in The Gambia's health and education sectors. It enables real-time data collection, analysis, and reporting across government institutions.

The platform tracks 237 indicators across the seven pillars of the RF-NDP. It improves coordination among Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, enhances the quality and timeliness of reporting, and strengthens alignment between government priorities and development partner support.

The system also promotes transparency by making development progress more visible to citizens, reinforcing public trust and the social contract between the Government and the people.

In addition, the initiative includes targeted training for government officials to build a sustainable culture of data management and support the transition to Programme-Based Budgeting.

The European Union reaffirms its commitment to supporting The Gambia's digital transformation and sustainable development, ensuring that no one is left behind.