Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV)

About this project

The Gambian economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Even though its share of total GDP has decreased over the last decade, agriculture retains a crucial role in economic growth in The Gambia. The sector contributes around 20 percent of GDP and generates 30 percent of all foreign exchange earnings. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for 80 percent of the rural population, the sector employs nearly half—46 percent—of the country's labor force, including an estimated 72 percent of the poor and 91 percent of the extreme poor. Agriculture in the Gambia is dominated by subsistence-oriented rainfed crop and livestock production systems. The performance of the agri-food sector has been poor and erratic. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) classifies the Gambia as “a Low-Income Food Deficit Country” facing severe food security issues at both household and national levels. The COVID-19 pandemic will worsen the country food and nutrition insecurity situation. However, agriculture and agribusiness could become robust engines of inclusive growth and job creation. The country has the potential to achieve huge gains in productivity and market share, given its rich natural resource endowment and strong domestic, regional, and international demand for its agricultural products, including rice, groundnuts, cashews, vegetables, and fruits. The design of the proposed project supports The Gambia in transforming the agricultural sector into a competiti…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Gambia

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative managementFeeder road constructionFeeder road maintenanceFood safety and quality

Places

Sukuta, Mansa Konko, Kerewan, Kartung, Kanifing, Kalagi, Gambia, Farafenni, Diabugu, Brikama and 3 more

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs

Accountable

Republic of The Gambia

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P173070.

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