The relevant policies are:
a. Gambia National Export Strategy 2013-2017
b. GIEPA Act 2015
They aim to:
* Leverage market access for cultural goods and services and develop human capacity in trade especially export of cultural goods,
* Improve quality and standard infrastructure,
* Promote the development of packaging and labelling to meet international market requirements.
The Gambia National Trade Fair was established as an annual event to help boost export of cultural goods and services among others.
| Name of partner |
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GIEPA
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Ministry of Trade
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Gambia Standards Bureau
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Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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European Union
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ECOWAS
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AGOA
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Various embassies
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University of the Gambia
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Gambia Tourism Board
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National Centre for Arts and Culture
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Women’s Bureau
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Gambia Manufacturers Association
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Gambia Music Union
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a. Donor funding is essential for the successful implementation of the National Export Strategy and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
b. Such funding is imperative because it is a bridge finance that is intended to address the short-fall between the cost of the National Export Strategy and Government funding.
a. The Strategy should be revised and updated to take into consideration trade in the creative and cultural sectors, especially in music and other performing arts where there is a lot of exportable youth talent.