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National Social Protection Secretariat

The Gambia government has recognized the importance of social protection and has prioritized it in their National Development Plan 2018-2021. Their long-term vision, outlined in the National Social Protection Policy (NSPP), aims to establish a comprehensive and inclusive social protection system that provides various measures to safeguard the lives of the poor and vulnerable while contributing to human development, economic productivity, and inclusive growth. Since 2012, significant progress has been made, including the establishment of a National Social Protection Steering Committee, diagnostic assessments, formulation of the NSPP and its implementation plan, as well as the establishment of the National Social Protection Secretariat in 2019 to lead and coordinate the sector.

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National Coordinator on the Good Morning show on Eye Africa TV

National Social Protection Hour on QTV featuring the National Disaster Management Agency guest institution

First ever social protection regional forum organised by the National Social Protection Secretariat

On QTV, during the National Social Protection Hour, the focus of discussion revolves around the NAFA cash transfer program administered by the National Nutrition Agency.

TV Panel discussion on The Gambia Social Registry

On QTV, a TV panel discussion dedicated to the National Social Protection Policy for the period 2015 to 2025. The discussion is led by the National Social Protection Secretariat, highlighting the key aspects and goals of the policy.

On GRTS TV, a panel discussion centered around the 2021 Social Protection Forum, which has been organized by the National Social Protection Secretariat. The forum aims to explore and address crucial social protection issues and initiatives.

This is a report concerning the training of data collectors for the Social Registry Data Collection. The training aims to equip data collectors with the necessary skills to effectively gather information for the social registry, contributing to the enhancement of social protection initiatives.

Reporting on the inaugural Social Protection Forum held in The Gambia in 2021. This landmark event gathered stakeholders and experts to discuss and address critical social protection issues, fostering opportunities for enhanced welfare and support systems in the country.