International Conference for The Gambia

22May International Conference for The Gambia

International Conference for The Gambia

The International Conference for The Gambia takes place on 22 May in Brussels at the European Commission (Berlaymont).

The conference, jointly organised by the European Union and the Government of The Gambia, will focus on confirming support to The Gambia in its democratic transition, as well as raising additional financial support for the implementation of its National Development Plan. High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica will co-chair the conference together with the President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow. President Barrow will present the country's reform agenda to high-level attendees from the European Union Member States, the international community as well as international organisations.

In the margins of the conference, a Business Forum will take place on 23 May. The forum will bring together interested European, regional and Gambian business representatives for exchanges on sector specific strategies and projects during panel discussions on Energy & Infrastructure, Agricultural Value Chains, and Tourism.

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Journalists that are not accredited to the EU institutions must register using this link: http://thegambia.onetec.eu/reg2.html before 18 May 2018, 12:00 by registering and providing details such as name, media you work for, a copy of a valid national press card and national ID card. Both the valid national press card and national ID card must be shown upon entering the Berlaymont on the day of the conference.

Event Details
Start
May 22, 2018 8:00 am
End
May 23, 2018 4:00 pm
Event Category
Organiser
Contact Person
Phone
Website
European Commission (Berlaymont)
Phone
Phone
Rue de la Loi 200
1049 Bruxelles, Belgium
Website
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_AGENDA-18-3722_en.htm
European Commission (Berlaymont)
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