Yaya B. Baldeh

@P2P2rs rolled out free ploughing services to smallholder farmers in CRR-North & South, with a view to upscale dry rice production in the Gambia. In an interview with GRTS TV, P2-P2RS Operations Director Ansumana Njie elaborate more on the scheme. bit.ly/4j5QJTf

@P2P2rs have begun a 5⃣-day engagement with communities in LRR to conduct beneficiary data verification & validation exercise for the small ruminant's scheme. The exercise targets 5⃣districts in LRR namely: 1⃣Kiang West 2⃣Kiang East 3⃣Jarra West 4⃣Jarra East 5⃣Jarra Central

"I have the land. If I receive the needed support, I am determined to cultivate more," 𝐎𝐮𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢, 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐑𝐑 said, outlining plans to strengthen his farming goals. 📹 ⏭️ bit.ly/42gYiiR

P2-P2RS with partner institutions concluded 2-day stakeholders review of the project's Stakeholder Engagement Plan & Grievance Redress Mechanism in Banjul. The 📚 are part of d🌲environmental & social safeguards instruments to enhance transparency & accountability. @AfDB_Group

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐲, 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐂𝐑𝐑 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡, rejoices about what he termed as a 'good harvest' compared to his previous farming ventures. Mr. Touray, a smallholder farmer made a reflection on the just concluded season. Watch👇

Well deserved awards.

"This season has been impressive for me. I harvested 40 bags of rice. I never got this amount. Thanks to P2-P2RS support I multiply my farm returns," explains 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒚, 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒋𝒂, 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒖. bit.ly/3XnoczJ

"This season has been impressive for me. I harvested 40 bags of rice. I never got this amount. Thanks to P2-P2RS support I multiply my farm returns," explains 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒚, 𝒂 𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒋𝒂, 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒖. Watch📷🎞️📲👇

𝐍𝐲𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮 expressed happiness for the support from P2-P2RS. She said, 'our livelihood depends on the rice we cultivate.' Nyumie, despite being affected by the heavy downpours, harvest some bags of rice from her field. 📹💻

#IWD: We salute and recognise the strength & resilience of women in their daily struggles for a better & equitable society. Through the creation of fairer systems, we can collectively nurture & fuel the drive toward economic stability & social progress. #smallholderfarmers'

@TaberezNeyazi @poli_com Can we send subject from Africa (West Africa 🌍)?

Deadline Approaching: 3 March! Submit your proposals for #IJPP Special Issue. We welcome innovative & comparative research from all regions, including the Global South & Global East, USA, & Europe. Cross-regional studies are highly encouraged. @poli_com journals.sagepub.com/page/hij/cfp

@TheAlkambaTimes Congratulations Head girl!

Celebrating Academic Milestone: Dr. Adama Touray Becomes First Home-Trained Female PhD Holder in Economics from the University of The Gambia! Dr. Adama Touray has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first female to earn a PhD in Economics from the University of The Gambia (UTG). Her accomplishment marks a historic moment for the institution and inspires future generations of female scholars in the country. Dr. Touray's journey to this achievement is a testament to her dedication and perseverance. Her success has been met with admiration and pride from her mentors and peers. Prof. Momodou Mustapha Fanneh, one of Dr. Touray's lecturers, admired her, stating, "Your achievement is truly monumental, and you have proven that nothing is impossible with determination and hard work. As one of my best students at UTG, I have always believed in your potential, and I am confident you will surpass even my accomplishments over time." Prof. Fanneh encouraged Dr. Touray to use her knowledge to make a positive impact, saying, "Let this remarkable milestone be a foundation for using your knowledge to improve humanity and make a lasting impact. I am incredibly proud of you and wish you continued success in your journey." Dr. Touray's accomplishment highlights her individual talents and efforts and underscores the growing opportunities for women in academia within The Gambia. Her achievement is expected to inspire more young women to pursue advanced studies in economics and other fields, contributing to the country's academic and professional landscape. Congratulations, Dr. Touray!

My New Year Message! Thank you, everyone, for being part of our journey and supporting us through the challenges of 2024.

I am deeply grateful and humbled 🙏🏾 Officially graduated with my PhD in Mathematics 🎓✨ ✅ Bachelor’s in Mathematics (University of the Gambia) ✅ Master’s in Mathematics (Ohio University) ✅ PhD in Mathematics (University of Iowa) This journey has been filled with challenges, growth, and incredible support from so many. Thank you to everyone who cheered me on and walked with me through this adventure🙌❤️ #PhDone #Grateful #NewBeginnings

@KinehNdow Hearty congratulations Dr!

𝐘𝐚𝐢 𝐂𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐲, a rice grower from 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐚 acknowledges the quality of the rice variety she received from the P2-P2RS distributed certified seeds & fertilizer. "The early maturing seeds I received are very good," she stated. @AfDB_Group bit.ly/4fVV2iL

@P2P2rs began a 2-day capacity building for its project staff on gender, gender mainstreaming, & sexual gender-based violence. The training exposed participants to gender analytic tools & frameworks critical to effective & inclusive implementation. bit.ly/3Div6zf

@DCCECREA @yecrea_eu How can one partake in it?

🚨 Call for Applications: @yecrea_eu Representatives 2025! 🚨 Are you an early-career researcher in Digital Culture and Communication? This is your chance to shape your field and gain international leadership experience!🌍

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐆𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐡, a maize farmer in 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚, The Gambia is a beneficiary of P2-P2RS distributed certified seeds & fertilizer. He hailed the support & disclosed desire to expand production. Gikineh said: "Farming is healthy." bit.ly/3D6fqz0

Alkamba Times National Correspondent Alieu Ceesay won the Best Sports Journalist of the Year Award! Alkamba Times is pleased to announce that our National Correspondent, Alieu Ceesay, has been awarded the Best Sports Journalist Award by the Gambia Press Union for 2024 at the National Journalism Award. The awards that celebrate outstanding journalists for thier impactful work is held under the theme ‘Upholding Press Freedom: Legal Challenges and the Need to Safeguard our Democracy.’ This recognition is a testament to Alieu's dedication and commitment to high-quality journalism, particularly sports reporting. His award-winning story, "Failed Dream in Gambian Football Leads to a Mass Exodus," has been acknowledged for its compelling narrative and insightful examination of the challenges faced within Gambian football. Alkamba Times remains committed to delivering accurate, impactful, and thought-provoking reporting, and we look forward to continuing to serve our audience with integrity and excellence. Thank you to the Gambia Press Union for this honor. Congratulations Alieu.