The Gambia 1 - Project: Institutional capacity building for the implementation of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements in The Gambia - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024)

The project demonstrated progress across all relevant Core Indicator Criteria and achieved its planned objectives to a significant degree. It conducted an inventory of asbestos-containing materials, developed a National Asbestos Profile, and drafted National Asbestos Management Regulations. The project also strengthened the chemicals control system through targeted capacity building efforts, comprehensive training for key stakeholders, and multistakeholder coordination, resulting in enhanced monitoring, enforcement, and awareness. Additionally, it developed and validated the National Solid Waste Management Strategy, addressing hazardous waste management and filling critical gaps in the country’s waste management framework.