Does Gambia have a duty-free policy?

It is acknowledged that through this policy Gambia Government grants duty-free concessions to items imported into the country for use in the Energy Sector, such as for electricity generation and distribution, and renewable energy – solar, wind and hydro-energy.

Is the energy sector in the Gambia sustainable?

The in depth assessment of the Gambia’s energy sector, undertaken in Part One of this National Energy Policy document, shows that the energy resource base of the country is limited and the supply of energy is unreliable and unsustainable.

How can the Gambia improve its energy supply?

Reduce the Gambia’s dependence on imports of petroleum products for energy supply; 5.4. Minimise environmental impacts of energy supply through the promotion of more environment-friendly energy supply sources such as renewable energy and natural gas; 5.5.

What are the objectives of the Gambia Free Zones Authority?

The Gambia Free Zones Authority shall promote the sub-regional bunkering of petroleum products in the free zone, to increase fuel security and reduce fuel cost in the medium to long term. 7.2.3 Policy Objective 9: Encourage the use of alternative fuels and more efficient technologies for energy production.

How can OMVG help the Gambia's energy sector?

Facilitate the membership and active participation of The Gambia’s Energy Sector in relevant international Organisations. Enhance energy supply security by; inter alia, contributing to the realisation of the primary objective of the OMVG Minimum Programme – to develop the Energy Sector.

What is policy objective 16 in the Gambia?

7.5.3 Policy Objective 16: Promote utilisation of renewable energy technologies. Popularise the use of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine technologies, and thermal systems in the Gambia to provide power for various applications particularly in rural areas.