The Gambia Tech Project partnered with Alliance Francaise Banjul and others to train 25 business coaches on Responsible Agricultural Investment. This five-day program helps coaches learn how to support young farmers. The training forms part of the Agri-Accelerator Project, which brings together FAO, Alliance Française, Gambia Tech, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Sabab Lou Foundation. The German Government funds these activities.
Young entrepreneurs need proper guidance to make smart farming choices. The project aims to give them the training, resources, and support they need. When these young farmers succeed, they boost productivity and create inclusive growth throughout The Gambia. Business coaches play a key role by sharing knowledge about responsible farming practices.
Alliance Francaise director Justine Guschlbauer explained that responsible agricultural practices benefit three areas: profits, people, and the planet. She believes the training will help youth-led farming businesses grow faster and last longer. The skills these coaches gain will spread to many young farmers. This chain reaction strengthens agricultural value chains and supports The Gambia Green Recovery-Focused National Development Plan.
FAO representative Shibu Rampedi called the program an investment in people who guide young entrepreneurs. These guides help make sure farming businesses earn money, last for years, and act responsibly toward communities. Responsible investment means more than just making money. It also means improving food security, respecting human rights, protecting nature, and making life better for local communities.
After opening speeches, everyone joined hands-on technical sessions. Participants talked about what makes responsible farming hard and what chances exist for success in The Gambia. Later, they attended virtual refresher courses and mentoring sessions to strengthen what they learned. Business development coach Madeline Ileleji hoped the training would expand her knowledge about responsible farming investment throughout The Gambia.
Young entrepreneurs need proper guidance to make smart farming choices. The project aims to give them the training, resources, and support they need. When these young farmers succeed, they boost productivity and create inclusive growth throughout The Gambia. Business coaches play a key role by sharing knowledge about responsible farming practices.
Alliance Francaise director Justine Guschlbauer explained that responsible agricultural practices benefit three areas: profits, people, and the planet. She believes the training will help youth-led farming businesses grow faster and last longer. The skills these coaches gain will spread to many young farmers. This chain reaction strengthens agricultural value chains and supports The Gambia Green Recovery-Focused National Development Plan.
FAO representative Shibu Rampedi called the program an investment in people who guide young entrepreneurs. These guides help make sure farming businesses earn money, last for years, and act responsibly toward communities. Responsible investment means more than just making money. It also means improving food security, respecting human rights, protecting nature, and making life better for local communities.
After opening speeches, everyone joined hands-on technical sessions. Participants talked about what makes responsible farming hard and what chances exist for success in The Gambia. Later, they attended virtual refresher courses and mentoring sessions to strengthen what they learned. Business development coach Madeline Ileleji hoped the training would expand her knowledge about responsible farming investment throughout The Gambia.
