An independent platform monitoring governance indicators, legislative activity, and transparency reform — built for ordinary Gambians and the diaspora.
After 22 years of authoritarian rule, President Adama Barrow comes to power, marking a profound shift toward democratic governance.
Democratic milestoneNew legislation brings the Central Bank of The Gambia closer to international standards, improving financial oversight and monetary independence.
LegislationA major step for transparency — giving citizens legal rights to request government information for the first time.
TransparencyAims to reduce corruption in government contracting. E-procurement platform remains under development with slow implementation.
In progressIMF mission flagged ongoing vulnerabilities — limited digitisation, undefined discretionary powers — while commending anti-corruption bill progress.
Ongoing reformGambia holds steady — above sub-Saharan average but 5 points below the global mean. Reform pace described as stagnating.
Stagnation riskAnnual Corruption Perceptions Index scores for The Gambia
Six dimensions of governance, 200+ countries, updated annually
Detailed assessment of governance weaknesses and reform options (2023)
Civil society, media, and anti-corruption landscape in The Gambia