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Gambia News : Gambia set to hold its third biennial trade fair

According to a press release from the GCCI, the hosting of the fair by the chamber, which started in 2005, will as usual be held at the Independence Stadium in Bakau in the Kanifing Municipality, just outside Banjul.

According to an official, the lack of a permanent location for the fair is one of the reasons it is not held annually.

This year’s fair, code named TFGG 2009, is based on what an official publication termed « a vision to reposition the country as a centre of service excellence by developing a highly committed organisation oriented to serving the needs of its members and to building effective partnerships that will positively impact development of the private sector towards sustainable development, thereby being relevant, responsive and representative of the business community. »

Progress reports indicate that preparations are far advanced ahead of this year’s great business opportunity.

The chamber, whose primary function is the provision of essential business services to the private sector and to its members, also advises and influences government in creating a favorable business environment.

« It has also played a key role in expanding international trade activities and promoting growth and in bringing together a wide range of business interests into close and continuous contact with government departments, » the release said.

The objectives of the trade fair are « to provide business exposure to the small and medium enterprises, to promote Gambian products, provide a platform for joint ventures, and among others, draw public attention to the role of the private sector

. "The organisation and scope of the fair are exhibiting products of the business community and the public sector, as well as holding individual business meetings to develop business linkages.

« The target audience are the visitors including business people, government officials, investors, consumers, and tourists in The Gambia. It is envisaged that the trade fair will attract the Gambian public, visitors especially from the West Africa sub-region, as well as from Spain ad other European countries, » the release adds.