The Gambia
Gambia Country Over View
Total Population: Approximately 2.7 million (as of 2024)
Gender Distribution: 51% female, 49% male
Youth Population: Over 60% under the age of 30
Urban vs Rural Distribution: 60% urban, 40% rural
GDP: $2 billion (2023 estimate)
Key Industries: Agriculture, Tourism, Trade
Women in Workforce: Around 50%, primarily in informal sectors
Gender Pay Gap: Women earn 28% less than men in formal employment
Challenges: Financial exclusion, lack of opportunities for female entrepreneurs
Women’s Representation in Leadership:
Parliament: 19%
Local Government Leadership: 11% of mayors are women
Challenges: Societal resistance, lack of political mentorship for women
Key Policies Promoting Gender Equality:
Women’s Act of 2010
National gender policy frameworks
- Gender Norms and Cultural Attitudes:
Strong influence of traditional norms
Women’s roles centered around family and caregiving
Traditional Barriers:
Early marriages
Limited access to education
- Global Gender Gap Index (2023): Ranked 120th out of 146 countries
Human Development Index (2023): 0.502 (Low human development)
Women’s Empowerment Index: Moderate progress in health and education
Challenges Identified: Economic dependence on men, widespread gender-based violence.
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On The Ground
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Aja Marie Cham, Shering Jeng, Fatou Bin Njie
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