Exports are particularly important for economic development and poverty reduction in The Gambia because of the small size of its domestic market. The Trade Facilitation through Increased Logistics Infrastructure and Services at the Banjul International Airport Project was developed with the aim of facilitating trade at the airport by improving institutional arrangements, building human capacity and providing support services. As a result, transparent, secure and competitive airport services will be available to exporters and smallholder businesses in the horticulture, fisheries and tourism industries.

Results

• 50% reduction in air cargo handling time and an increase in the capacity of handling diverse cargo through training IATA Cargo Management, Air Cargo Operations, Cargo Accident Investigation and Prevention and Cargo Revenue Management.
• 50 SMEs engaged in tourism, fisheries and food processing received training in organization and entrepreneurship management.