Who we are
The Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project (TDRGP) is a five-year project supported by US$68 million IDA Investment Project Financing (IPF) and implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
It aims to transform The Gambia's Tourism Sector by promoting growth and diversification.
Through collaboration with the government, development partners, communities and the tourism industry, the project aims to enhance the competitiveness, inclusivity, and resilience of the country's tourism sector.
What we do
COMPONENT 1
Component 1: Policy Framework and MSME Participation (US$13 million equivalent)
This component aims to address key bottlenecks in The Gambia's tourism ecosystem, ensuring the sector fulfills its potential for sustainable and inclusive growth. It will focus on (a) strengthening capacity for collecting relevant tourism data to info
COMPONENT 2
Component 2: Infrastructure Support for Diversification and Resilience of the Tourism Sector (US$50 million equivalent)
This component will enhance the climate resilience of the tourism sector by upgrading infrastructure to preserve existing assets while increasing the attractiveness of tourism sites. It includes community capacity building on climate resilience, leveragin
Latest News Updates
Building Stronger Communities Through the Grievance Mechanism in Juffureh and Albreda
The Tourism Diversification and Resilience (TDR) Project took a significant step forward in promoting transparency and community engagement with its Grievance Mechanism (GM) Sensitization held on April 14-15, 2025, in the communities of Juffureh and ...
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Handover of the River Jetty Assessment Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Tourism in The Gambia
Banjul, The Gambia – 8 April 2025 – The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is ...
SPEECH BY THE PS, MOTAC ON THE VALIDATION WORKSHOP OF THE GAMBIA'S TOURISM MARKETING & BRANDING STRATEGY
The Director General, Gambia Tourism Board,
Representatives of Tourism Stakeholders,
The Team of Consultants from The Journey,
Distinguished Participants,
Members of the Press,
All other protocols respectfully observed.
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Virtual Workshop on River Jetties Recommendations: Enhancing Gambia's Riverine Tourism
On January 28, 2025, a virtual workshop was held to discuss the recommendations for the Gambia River Jetties, aimed at boosting the country’s riverine tourism and enhancing its resilience. The workshop brought together stakeholders from various sec...
Building Synergies for a Sustainable Future: YEP Tourism Meets TDRGP Team to Explore Collaboration
On Tuesday, 14 January 2025, the YEP Tourism project team visited the Tourism Diversification and Resilience Project (TDRGP) to discuss potential synergies and collaborative opportunities aimed at strengthening The Gambia’s tourism sector. The meet...
Preserving The Gambia’s Coastline: Protecting Tourism from the Rising Tide
The coastline of The Gambia is a lifeline for its tourism sector. From pristine beaches to the historic Kunta Kinteh Island, the country’s coastal regions draw thousands of visitors each year, providing livelihoods for local communities. Yet, this ...
Events
Grievance Mechanism Sensitization Session
- 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. / 2025-04-14
- Juffureh/Albreda
- We’re excited to announce a Refresher Sensitization on the Grievance Mechanism to strengthen community engagement and trust. This two-day session will provide a clear overview of the grievance process, the roles of grievance focal persons, and how the community can effectively use the system for conflict resolution. Key Highlights: 1. Grievance Process Overview: Learn how to submit and resolve grievances. 2. Roles & Responsibilities: Clarify the roles of grievance focal persons and project staff. 3. Case Studies & Discussions: Real-life examples and open Q&A. This session is crucial for building transparency and fostering trust between the project team and the community. We encourage all community members, local leaders, and grievance focal persons to attend.
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
- Deadline: 17:00 GMT / 2025-03-02
- Apply now: https://shorturl.at/C00k0
- The Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project (TDRGP) is now accepting applications for the MSME Acceleration Programme, Cohort 2 —a transformative program designed to accelerate productivity, ensure sustainability, and build resilience within the tourism industry. This is your chance to elevate your business and contribute to the growth of The Gambia's tourism sector! #TDRGP #TourismGambia #MSMEGrowth #GambiaBusiness #TourismResilience #ScaleYourBusiness
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Training on GBV, SEA/SH
- 9:00a.m / 2025-02-13
- GTHI Campus
- The Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project is pleased to announce a specialized training session for 60 students from the Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute (GTHI), aimed at raising awareness and building skills to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation Abuse (SEA), and Sexual Harassment (SH) in the tourism industry.
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The Gambia Homestay and Experience Design Training
- 9:00a.m / 2025-02-08
- Juffureh/Albreda
- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Project Implementation Unit of the Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project will be leading "The Gambia Homestay and Experience Design Training" from 8-11 of February 2025 in Albreda and Juffureh targeting primarily stakeholders of the Juffureh/ Albreda tourism ecosystem in Juffureh/Albreda. The training aims to enhance the skills and capacities of trainees in designing tourism experience peculiar to the destination to enhance the destination's product offering.
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INVITATION TO THE MARKETING, BRANDING, AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT STAKEHOLDER VALIDATION WORKSHOP
- 9:00a.m / 2025-02-06
- Senegambia Hotel
- We warmly invite you to join us for this crucial workshop, where your insights and expertise will help shape the future of tourism marketing, branding, and investment promotion in The Gambia. Whether you are a tourism industry stakeholder, an investor looking for opportunities, or a development partner committed to fostering growth, we welcome you to be part of this collaborative effort. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture extends its compliments and is pleased to announce the Validation Workshop for the Marketing, Branding, and Investment Strategies. Workshop Details: ???? Date: 6th & 7th February 2025 ???? Venue: Senegambia Beach Hotel ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM each day This initiative follows the development of The Gambia’s Tourism Marketing and Branding Strategy, which will guide the sector for the next five years. It includes a comprehensive 5-Year Action Plan, aligning activities, targets, and budgets with the future priorities of the Gambia Tourism Board. In September 2024, preliminary training sessions and stakeholder consultations were conducted to gather insights for the Situational Analysis Reports on Marketing, Branding, and Investment Promotion. Now, we invite you to the validation workshop, where the consulting team will present: ✅ Day 1: Marketing & Branding Situational Analysis and brand options for The Gambia. ✅ Day 2: Investment opportunities identification and prioritization. As a key stakeholder, your presence and contributions are invaluable in ensuring the success of this strategy. We sincerely appreciate your continued collaboration and support and look forward to welcoming you. RSVP & Further Information: Ms. Rohey Samba-Jallow, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, Tel: 3796464, Email: [email protected] Warm regards, The Project Implementation Unit Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project Ministry of Tourism and Culture
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INVITATION TO THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST COHORT OF THE TDRGP-MSME ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
- 11 am / Tuesday 17th September 2024
- Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center
- We are delighted to invite you to the official launch of the first cohort of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Accelerator Program under the Tourism Diversification and Resilience in The Gambia Project (TDRGP).
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