The ECOWAS Commission has commended the Government of The Gambia for its leadership in hosting the Gambia International Social Protection Conference, holding from the October 20th to 22nd, 2025 in Banjul, The Gambia. The Commission praised the initiative as a milestone in advancing inclusive and adaptive social protection systems across West Africa.
In a statement delivered by the ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian & Social Affairs Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe during the opening ceremony, she lauded The Gambia’s commitment to fostering regional dialogue and innovation, noting that the conference “sets a benchmark for inclusive policy development and intergovernmental cooperation in the ECOWAS region.”
Organized by the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), under the Office H.E Vice President of The Gambia – Muhammed B. S Jallow – the conference convened policymakers, development partners, civil society organizations, and international experts under the theme “Building Inclusive and Adaptive Social Protection Systems for Sustainable Development.”
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