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Moe
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Friday, October 02, 2009
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has said that it is high time that The Gambia became a net exporter, observing the fact that the country has been a net importer for a very long time.
He stressed the need for industrialization to be given a priority so as to be in tandem with the success registered in infrastructural development. Development, he said, cannot be sustained and the economy cannot expand if we do not go for industrialisation.
President Jammeh was speaking yesterday afternoon at State House in Banjul, while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new minister of Trade, Industry and Employment, Yusupha Kah,who was appointed on September 22, 2009. According to the president, as long as we continue to export only primary products, there is no way that we will be able to have a say in the way our produce are priced. He stressed that if we really want to maximize the returns from our produce, we have to process them and sell them as finished products. This, he said is the only way that we can have the power to fix our prices.
“So we really have to look at what we produce because industrialization has to go in tandem with what we produce. You must have the industries that will process the raw materials that are locally available. But industrialization has to be based on national development requirements and the raw materials available,” he said
President Jammeh went on to thank Allah for making the swearing-in occasion possible, and Yusupha Kah for accepting to take a very daunting challenge, saying the new minister has been a survivor from day one. He described him as a typical example of what he always says about faith; that anyone who has faith will continue to benefit from Allah's blessings. “He is also a typical example for the fact that the destiny of a human being is not in any other person's hand. He has always persisted, is never discouraged and I think he is somebody with a very strong faith in Allah. Today, the Almighty Allah decided to reward him for his patience, for he could have left. After all, he is the longest permanent secretary as far as I know,” remarked the president.
The president went on to describe the Ministry of Trade Industry and Employment as a very important ministry, noting that sometimes people tend to underestimate the importance of trade in the government machinery. Without trade, he said, there cannot be a good economy. “So the Ministry of Trade is a very important portfolio because regional integration is hinged on that ministry,” he said. The president observed that the ministry is sometimes misinterpreted as the sector responsible for employment. He made it clear that the department responsible for employment is the Personnel Management Office and the Public Service Commission. “So I think we should change employment to labour matters,” he suggested.
After agriculture, which has the potential to create the largest number of jobs in the country, according to the president, industrial sector is the second largest employer .
Private sector
According to the president, some members of the private sector, who are supposed to be partners with government, are in the habit of over pricing their products to the detriment of the citizens, thus entrenching poverty. “This is not fair. We want to have a smooth relationship with the private sector as partners, but the behavior of some members of the Gambian private sector is unacceptable. And so if they really want a good working relationship with my government, they also have to subscribe to my belief that the people of The Gambia come first,” he stressed.
If the trend continues, President Jammeh warned, the government may go into the business, noting that the buying and selling that they are doing can be done by anyone. “So it is up to them, to either behave or I will make them behave. There are times that they deliberately make sure that things are scarce so that they can hike the prices. This is not going to be accepted. This notion of free market policy where you cannot control prices is unacceptable,” President Jammeh stated.
The president tasked the new Trade minister to call the private sector and have serious meeting with them for them to decide whether they are going to work with government as partners or against government and the people of The Gambia. He tasked Minister Kah to also talk to the foreign retail businessmen in the country, noting that his government will accept foreigners as long as theydo not against the interest of Gambians. “We will welcome anybody into this country apart from criminals and those who do not wish this country well. This country will not condone racism; it will not condone religious intolerance. I am not saying nobody should make profit but you cannot make thousand percent profit to the detriment of the consumers. This is unacceptable,” he stressed. He finally warned them not to abuse the country's tolerance and hospitality.
Speaking earlier, the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, spoke about the track record of Minister Kah, describing him as one of the longest serving civil servants who has served in various capacities of the government both within and outside the country. “He has worked in various ministries and therefore has accumulated lot of experience when it comes to the public service,” said Dr Njie-Saidy.
The vice president asserted that Gambians have continued to show their support to the president for the achievements, and therefore reminded the new minister that the expectations of Gambians are very high. Vice President Njie-Saidy, while praying for Allah's guidance and protection over the minister, in the execution of his duties, assured him of their support. For his part, Abdoulie Sallah, the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, congratulated the new minister for accepting the appointment, noting that the president has considered it befitting and proper to appoint Kah, that he will be able to execute the functions of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Employment.
Sallah told the newly appointed minister the two principles of cabinet, which he indicated are collective responsibility, as well as ministerial responsibilities. He urged him to familiarize himself with the cabinet manual that entails its procedures and responsibilities, and to work collectively with his colleagues in the realization of the common vision.
The secretary general further enjoined him to ensure a very cordial and close relationship with his permanent secretary, which he said is the minister's principal adviser. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Minister Yusupha Kah thanked the Almighty Allah for the opportunity, and thanked the president for the trust and confidence bestowed on him. “I pledged my allegiance to you and pray for Almighty Allah's continued blessings, protection and guidance in the execution of my duties,” he said. Minister Kah solicited the support and collaboration of his colleagues in unison to help the president achieve his vision of uplifting the standard of the lives of Gambians.
He prayed for Allah's continuous blessings to the president so as to continue to steer the affairs of the country. The ceremony, which was administered by the secretary to cabinet, Dr Njogu Bah, was attended by other ministers.
Author: by Hatab Fadera
Friday, October 02, 2009
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has said that it is high time that The Gambia became a net exporter, observing the fact that the country has been a net importer for a very long time.
He stressed the need for industrialization to be given a priority so as to be in tandem with the success registered in infrastructural development. Development, he said, cannot be sustained and the economy cannot expand if we do not go for industrialisation.
President Jammeh was speaking yesterday afternoon at State House in Banjul, while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new minister of Trade, Industry and Employment, Yusupha Kah,who was appointed on September 22, 2009. According to the president, as long as we continue to export only primary products, there is no way that we will be able to have a say in the way our produce are priced. He stressed that if we really want to maximize the returns from our produce, we have to process them and sell them as finished products. This, he said is the only way that we can have the power to fix our prices.
“So we really have to look at what we produce because industrialization has to go in tandem with what we produce. You must have the industries that will process the raw materials that are locally available. But industrialization has to be based on national development requirements and the raw materials available,” he said
President Jammeh went on to thank Allah for making the swearing-in occasion possible, and Yusupha Kah for accepting to take a very daunting challenge, saying the new minister has been a survivor from day one. He described him as a typical example of what he always says about faith; that anyone who has faith will continue to benefit from Allah's blessings. “He is also a typical example for the fact that the destiny of a human being is not in any other person's hand. He has always persisted, is never discouraged and I think he is somebody with a very strong faith in Allah. Today, the Almighty Allah decided to reward him for his patience, for he could have left. After all, he is the longest permanent secretary as far as I know,” remarked the president.
The president went on to describe the Ministry of Trade Industry and Employment as a very important ministry, noting that sometimes people tend to underestimate the importance of trade in the government machinery. Without trade, he said, there cannot be a good economy. “So the Ministry of Trade is a very important portfolio because regional integration is hinged on that ministry,” he said. The president observed that the ministry is sometimes misinterpreted as the sector responsible for employment. He made it clear that the department responsible for employment is the Personnel Management Office and the Public Service Commission. “So I think we should change employment to labour matters,” he suggested.
After agriculture, which has the potential to create the largest number of jobs in the country, according to the president, industrial sector is the second largest employer .
Private sector
According to the president, some members of the private sector, who are supposed to be partners with government, are in the habit of over pricing their products to the detriment of the citizens, thus entrenching poverty. “This is not fair. We want to have a smooth relationship with the private sector as partners, but the behavior of some members of the Gambian private sector is unacceptable. And so if they really want a good working relationship with my government, they also have to subscribe to my belief that the people of The Gambia come first,” he stressed.
If the trend continues, President Jammeh warned, the government may go into the business, noting that the buying and selling that they are doing can be done by anyone. “So it is up to them, to either behave or I will make them behave. There are times that they deliberately make sure that things are scarce so that they can hike the prices. This is not going to be accepted. This notion of free market policy where you cannot control prices is unacceptable,” President Jammeh stated.
The president tasked the new Trade minister to call the private sector and have serious meeting with them for them to decide whether they are going to work with government as partners or against government and the people of The Gambia. He tasked Minister Kah to also talk to the foreign retail businessmen in the country, noting that his government will accept foreigners as long as theydo not against the interest of Gambians. “We will welcome anybody into this country apart from criminals and those who do not wish this country well. This country will not condone racism; it will not condone religious intolerance. I am not saying nobody should make profit but you cannot make thousand percent profit to the detriment of the consumers. This is unacceptable,” he stressed. He finally warned them not to abuse the country's tolerance and hospitality.
Speaking earlier, the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, spoke about the track record of Minister Kah, describing him as one of the longest serving civil servants who has served in various capacities of the government both within and outside the country. “He has worked in various ministries and therefore has accumulated lot of experience when it comes to the public service,” said Dr Njie-Saidy.
The vice president asserted that Gambians have continued to show their support to the president for the achievements, and therefore reminded the new minister that the expectations of Gambians are very high. Vice President Njie-Saidy, while praying for Allah's guidance and protection over the minister, in the execution of his duties, assured him of their support. For his part, Abdoulie Sallah, the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, congratulated the new minister for accepting the appointment, noting that the president has considered it befitting and proper to appoint Kah, that he will be able to execute the functions of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Employment.
Sallah told the newly appointed minister the two principles of cabinet, which he indicated are collective responsibility, as well as ministerial responsibilities. He urged him to familiarize himself with the cabinet manual that entails its procedures and responsibilities, and to work collectively with his colleagues in the realization of the common vision.
The secretary general further enjoined him to ensure a very cordial and close relationship with his permanent secretary, which he said is the minister's principal adviser. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Minister Yusupha Kah thanked the Almighty Allah for the opportunity, and thanked the president for the trust and confidence bestowed on him. “I pledged my allegiance to you and pray for Almighty Allah's continued blessings, protection and guidance in the execution of my duties,” he said. Minister Kah solicited the support and collaboration of his colleagues in unison to help the president achieve his vision of uplifting the standard of the lives of Gambians.
He prayed for Allah's continuous blessings to the president so as to continue to steer the affairs of the country. The ceremony, which was administered by the secretary to cabinet, Dr Njogu Bah, was attended by other ministers.
Author: by Hatab Fadera
Source:Friday, October 02, 2009
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has said that it is high time that The Gambia became a net exporter, observing the fact that the country has been a net importer for a very long time.
He stressed the need for industrialization to be given a priority so as to be in tandem with the success registered in infrastructural development. Development, he said, cannot be sustained and the economy cannot expand if we do not go for industrialisation.
President Jammeh was speaking yesterday afternoon at State House in Banjul, while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of the new minister of Trade, Industry and Employment, Yusupha Kah,who was appointed on September 22, 2009. According to the president, as long as we continue to export only primary products, there is no way that we will be able to have a say in the way our produce are priced. He stressed that if we really want to maximize the returns from our produce, we have to process them and sell them as finished products. This, he said is the only way that we can have the power to fix our prices.
“So we really have to look at what we produce because industrialization has to go in tandem with what we produce. You must have the industries that will process the raw materials that are locally available. But industrialization has to be based on national development requirements and the raw materials available,” he said
President Jammeh went on to thank Allah for making the swearing-in occasion possible, and Yusupha Kah for accepting to take a very daunting challenge, saying the new minister has been a survivor from day one. He described him as a typical example of what he always says about faith; that anyone who has faith will continue to benefit from Allah's blessings. “He is also a typical example for the fact that the destiny of a human being is not in any other person's hand. He has always persisted, is never discouraged and I think he is somebody with a very strong faith in Allah. Today, the Almighty Allah decided to reward him for his patience, for he could have left. After all, he is the longest permanent secretary as far as I know,” remarked the president.
The president went on to describe the Ministry of Trade Industry and Employment as a very important ministry, noting that sometimes people tend to underestimate the importance of trade in the government machinery. Without trade, he said, there cannot be a good economy. “So the Ministry of Trade is a very important portfolio because regional integration is hinged on that ministry,” he said. The president observed that the ministry is sometimes misinterpreted as the sector responsible for employment. He made it clear that the department responsible for employment is the Personnel Management Office and the Public Service Commission. “So I think we should change employment to labour matters,” he suggested.
After agriculture, which has the potential to create the largest number of jobs in the country, according to the president, industrial sector is the second largest employer .
Private sector
According to the president, some members of the private sector, who are supposed to be partners with government, are in the habit of over pricing their products to the detriment of the citizens, thus entrenching poverty. “This is not fair. We want to have a smooth relationship with the private sector as partners, but the behavior of some members of the Gambian private sector is unacceptable. And so if they really want a good working relationship with my government, they also have to subscribe to my belief that the people of The Gambia come first,” he stressed.
If the trend continues, President Jammeh warned, the government may go into the business, noting that the buying and selling that they are doing can be done by anyone. “So it is up to them, to either behave or I will make them behave. There are times that they deliberately make sure that things are scarce so that they can hike the prices. This is not going to be accepted. This notion of free market policy where you cannot control prices is unacceptable,” President Jammeh stated.
The president tasked the new Trade minister to call the private sector and have serious meeting with them for them to decide whether they are going to work with government as partners or against government and the people of The Gambia. He tasked Minister Kah to also talk to the foreign retail businessmen in the country, noting that his government will accept foreigners as long as theydo not against the interest of Gambians. “We will welcome anybody into this country apart from criminals and those who do not wish this country well. This country will not condone racism; it will not condone religious intolerance. I am not saying nobody should make profit but you cannot make thousand percent profit to the detriment of the consumers. This is unacceptable,” he stressed. He finally warned them not to abuse the country's tolerance and hospitality.
Speaking earlier, the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, spoke about the track record of Minister Kah, describing him as one of the longest serving civil servants who has served in various capacities of the government both within and outside the country. “He has worked in various ministries and therefore has accumulated lot of experience when it comes to the public service,” said Dr Njie-Saidy.
The vice president asserted that Gambians have continued to show their support to the president for the achievements, and therefore reminded the new minister that the expectations of Gambians are very high. Vice President Njie-Saidy, while praying for Allah's guidance and protection over the minister, in the execution of his duties, assured him of their support. For his part, Abdoulie Sallah, the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, congratulated the new minister for accepting the appointment, noting that the president has considered it befitting and proper to appoint Kah, that he will be able to execute the functions of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Employment.
Sallah told the newly appointed minister the two principles of cabinet, which he indicated are collective responsibility, as well as ministerial responsibilities. He urged him to familiarize himself with the cabinet manual that entails its procedures and responsibilities, and to work collectively with his colleagues in the realization of the common vision.
The secretary general further enjoined him to ensure a very cordial and close relationship with his permanent secretary, which he said is the minister's principal adviser. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office, Minister Yusupha Kah thanked the Almighty Allah for the opportunity, and thanked the president for the trust and confidence bestowed on him. “I pledged my allegiance to you and pray for Almighty Allah's continued blessings, protection and guidance in the execution of my duties,” he said. Minister Kah solicited the support and collaboration of his colleagues in unison to help the president achieve his vision of uplifting the standard of the lives of Gambians.
He prayed for Allah's continuous blessings to the president so as to continue to steer the affairs of the country. The ceremony, which was administered by the secretary to cabinet, Dr Njogu Bah, was attended by other ministers.
Author:Hatab Fadera
Source:http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/it-is-high-time-we-became-exporter
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The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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kiwi
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Posted - 12 Oct 2009 : 14:01:58
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I think foreign trade (export) is one of the pillars for wealth and prosperity in any country.
If you want to do big things – what are the materials that could be processed and products that could be exported outside the Gambia? Moe, I am sure you have a lot of ideas.
Have just watched a documentary about the situation in Senegal – nothing new really – claiming that the local fishery is knocked out by European fishing boats, the ocean is depleted leaving very little to the locals for their daily food. Though EU pays 85 mill Euro a year for a license, it doesn´t give anything to the common people. Some Africans, though, works on these EU fishing boats.
Is that the situation also in Gambia?
It is also said that local products are much more expensive than those imported from Europé, Asia and America – even agricultural products such as onion, potatoes, rice, milk(powder). Yoghurt is made of milkpowder, using fresh milk would make it too expensive.
To send second-hand clothes to Africa is no god – as some says – that takes the job from the local tailors. Africa is used as a dumpsite – as they say - for any kind of second-hand products, cars, tv-sets, electronics and so on. But surely Gambians want to buy them???
At the moment I am helping a Gambian brother in his studies and the task for this week is globalization , advantages and disadvantages. How does it affect Gambia? Is the African´s getaway an effect of globalization?
I ask you to share you views on this subject! It would be much appreciated.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 12 Oct 2009 : 16:30:51
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I agree with Kiwi, Moe what you suggest is indeed progress ,will you join in a discussion on this and not try to downsize other posters?.If you agree, this discussion would be very useful and interesting with good ideas coming forward.Especially as I think Women are set to play a big part if things are going to get off the ground.
Moe what's your answer? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 12 Oct 2009 : 22:29:27
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Yes Moe, what's your take on this you issue, that would actually benefit our sistren & brethren?
Source: http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/it-is-high-time-we-became-exporter
Moe Input: !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?.........................null lol! |
The New Gambia - Stronger Together! |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 12 Oct 2009 : 23:01:15
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OK OK give him, lets say......... 2 days to decide ?
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 00:12:20
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| 2 days wait in cyberspace? That's forever. Thoughts travel faster than light.................................................................lol! |
The New Gambia - Stronger Together! |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 01:29:45
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HE has a lot to think about,don't forget 
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Moe
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 04:09:57
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Alright Kiwi I will try to answer your questions and toubab1020 like i told you , until you become a free man i ain't got nothing to say to you fool. Kitabul arrer you should know better ,just watch me floss. First and foremost lets get into the resources business and i will try to explain what Gambia in particular has in store.
Gambian has been known to export ground nuts, millet and sorghum on a very small scale compared to other countries and for a country who is dependent on agriculture and tourism ,it has been neglected and this could be attributed to several reasons ranging from external policy interferences which plays a vital role in hampering our export performance.
Generally they get to dictate the pricing of products and how much the value of our exports are worth. This mainly evolves from the impression that ,supposedly it's due to the low quality of our products which i tend to disagree with anyways .The fact is products from African countries tend to be similar in nature, thereby limiting the complimentarity of exports, yet these are the first signs our chief farmer in the Gambia recognized, the introduction of better yielding crops and advancements in agriculture coupled with the governments involvement is a step in the right direction. The fact is we need to diversify into higher value agricultural products. The role president Jammeh is taking in ensuring that Gambia becomes self sufficient is unprecedented. The focus point should be to try and allocate a certain percentage of the education budget to science education and humanities. They say don't give a man fish ,teach him how to fish so he will stop begging for fish.
They should also have incentives in place to encourage investment in agriculture and the announcement by the taiwanese government that any Gambian interested in agriculture will get all the help they need is reassuring ,it has given birth to a new breed of Gambians ,Just the other day one farmer alone planted thousands of cashew trees.The fact is the incentive packages need to be compatible with governments macroeconomic objectives and tailored to their agricultural development priorities.
Personally speaking the government needs to develop programmes that promote diversification towards higher value added products. This will enable Gambia to increase it's gains from agricultural production and trade. It will also permit governments to reduce their vulnerability to commodity price volatility.
The most important thing as of now is to be self sufficient and later we can focus on exporting and not just raw materials but finished good. We should be able to make finished products on a large scale, I don't think you doubt that Gambians can make hella peanut butter and groundnut cake?.
The biggest issue with exporting goods is mainly due to the fact that we have really not exploited all our options and are dependent on Hmmmmm,the same ole exploiters .I am sure you keep hearing about Gambia improving it's relations with the South-South, Latin America in particular and china ,These are emerging markets that the current government is not over looking and not to mention India . I know the infrastructure for intra-African trade is often very poor, which leads to high transaction costs and the trade liberalisation has had little effect on intra-African trade.The fact is despite the many regional agreements in place, they are generally slow to be implemented and unlike Europe and the rest of the world there is very little private sector involvement in agriculture until lately.
The Gambia on the other hand on a daily basis is inviting investors from all across, the fact is the leadership has higher expectations and are looking into ways to add value to our natural resources and are reflecting in the growing emphasis on higher technical training.evidence of this is the amount of Gambian students enlisted in Taiwanese and south American universities.
When Jammeh screams there needs to be attitudinal change and that atleast we should grow what we eat people laugh but the fact remains Gambia only exported $85 million dollars vs 299 million spent on importation.This includes peanut product, fish, cotton lint, palm kernels, re-exports basically 32.4% of the total exports went to india and 22.2% to japan, China 10.7%, Belgium 5.5%, UK 4.7%
Why should Gambians import Potatoes ,onions ,Rice and basic necessities that fuel our daily lives ,The fact is unless you don't understand Africans ,once we go to school farming is no longer the Agenda. When they say chicken or eggs are scarce and we have to import shows how complacent Gambians are regarding agriculture.
Its a known fact that our resources are also being depleted by modern day pirates ,fishing is no longer a fair game ,it ain't about just casting your nets ,and hoping you catch something ,C'mon Kiwi ,the chinese shipping boats and other exploiters being chased out of our territories on a daily basis is enough evidence, we lack the resources to stop the trend . Modern technology allows you to find the fish before they find you .The question is what are they doing fishing in our territories, knowing damn well it's against maritime laws. Yes over fishing is becoming a problem and the responsibilty lies on all sides.
I don't know about not needing "Foga Jai" used clothes but the fact is most of the used vehicles being sent to Gambia and this includes the used equipment etc is heading to the cemetry ,the fact is Africa has turned into a dumping ground for the rest of the world ,trust me it's cheaper to recycle it in Africa than in Europe or Americas ,as a mattter of fact it's free. Just dump anything unwanted and they will take it Most of the vehicles i see runing in Gambia will not pass emmissions test in any western society so you tell me Kiwi.............................................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by kiwi
I think foreign trade (export) is one of the pillars for wealth and prosperity in any country.
If you want to do big things – what are the materials that could be processed and products that could be exported outside the Gambia? Moe, I am sure you have a lot of ideas.
Have just watched a documentary about the situation in Senegal – nothing new really – claiming that the local fishery is knocked out by European fishing boats, the ocean is depleted leaving very little to the locals for their daily food. Though EU pays 85 mill Euro a year for a license, it doesn´t give anything to the common people. Some Africans, though, works on these EU fishing boats.
Is that the situation also in Gambia?
It is also said that local products are much more expensive than those imported from Europé, Asia and America – even agricultural products such as onion, potatoes, rice, milk(powder). Yoghurt is made of milkpowder, using fresh milk would make it too expensive.
To send second-hand clothes to Africa is no god – as some says – that takes the job from the local tailors. Africa is used as a dumpsite – as they say - for any kind of second-hand products, cars, tv-sets, electronics and so on. But surely Gambians want to buy them???
At the moment I am helping a Gambian brother in his studies and the task for this week is globalization , advantages and disadvantages. How does it affect Gambia? Is the African´s getaway an effect of globalization?
I ask you to share you views on this subject! It would be much appreciated.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Moe
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 04:23:48
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You are a G string Diva Toubab,addressing issues is the least of my problems . you know what i put in your mouth if you were close to me "Modou
Njie Kai atteh" is what am gonna put in there............................................peacequote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
OK OK give him, lets say......... 2 days to decide ?
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 05:27:31
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Originally posted by Moe
Alright Kiwi I will try to answer your questions and toubab1020 like i told you , until you become a free man i ain't got nothing to say to you fool. Kitabul arrer you should know better ,just watch my floss. First and foremost lets get into the resources business and i will try to explain what Gambia in particular has in store..........
Yo Moe, tell us, is someone else using your password ? At times like this, you make complete sense... but most of the time, you go completely wacko! So, please stop smoking whatever is making you call nice people "clear-heel diva"!
Talking about Gambian exports; i don't think Gambia should focus on Agriculture. I know the "chief farmer" genuinely means well and he believes that going "back to the land" should help us develop. But i disagree with the idea farming towards industrialization, because the Gambian soil isn't fertile enough and the land tenure system really sucks for commercial farming.
Seriously, no country develops with hoe-carrying farmers or back breaking menial agriculturist. It is a waste of time and resources to urge everyone to "go back to the barren land." The idea of self-sufficiency is redundant and belongs to the cold-war era. it's out dated. We should focus more on our comparative advantages in other sectors... We should work more of modeling our economy like the Asian tigers (manufacturing and service).
You and I know that most youths won't go back subsistence agriculture... the realistic agenda should be formulated to prepare them for the manufacturing and service industries.
No genuinely industrialized country has more than 10% of its population farming!! |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 11:08:11
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I am very pleased that you have chosen to make your opinions known in relation to some things,that's progress as it gives everybody a chance to see what you believe and make observations.
Had you remained in the state that you were previously and failed to rationalise your thought processes and take part in discussions, then how could anybody know what your point of view was on a topic under discussion?
You do have some development issues yourself those being that you have to work on your interpersonal skills which are still in the stone age.
I hope that posters will realise that you have made great progress in taking part in discussions,not easy for you to do, giving your opinions and views, they should accept that you are trying your best to be a rational human.
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You are a G string Diva Toubab,addressing issues is the least of my problems . you know what i put in your mouth if you were close to me "Modou
Njie Kai atteh" is what am gonna put in there............................................peacequote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
OK OK give him, lets say......... 2 days to decide ?
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Moe
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 17:01:16
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My interpersonal skills are in order I just dont like your attention seeking ,and parasitic lifestyle. You are terribly in need of attention but let me reassure you dumb ass ,you gonna have to earn it. I will put you to the test now toubab1020 whats your opinion regarding exportation? and what are the issues being faced by the government...................................................................Peace
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kiwi
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 17:55:28
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Many thanks Moe for an informative and balanced posting with a lot of aspects.
I suppose “external policy interferences which plays a vital role in hampering our export performance” are such as tolls, taxes, Eu subsidies to farmers, dairy farmers and fisheries, right?
Perhaps Hmmmmm,the same ole exploiters should stop these subsidies within EU, stop fishing outside Africa and hand over the armada to Africans. A naive comment of course as that is not going to happen.
Maybe this is to simplify what you have written, but could you agree if I say that a side effect of globalization is that few Gambians, especially the youth are interested in agriculture or farming. Anyone going to school wants to be something with “computers” instead of studying how to improve cultivation and make it profitable.
By the way, is wheat a crop cultivated or could be cultivated in the Gambia? I know someone who wants to try but is it worth trying, as an small-scale experiment.
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 19:18:15
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MOE,From what I read I can acertain that your interpersonal skills are still not fully repaired.I shall be very pleased to join in after you have had the undivided attention that is being given to you by those who have joined,you have a few mini discussions going on so until they are finished and resolved I will stand back thanks,still you carry on everyone is very attentive now.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Moe
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 20:04:30
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Of course it is feasible and i would recommend it in the first place.We are already growing coos and corn i don't think wheat is any different.The fact is agriculture has not been given the undivided attention it needs ,you'll be suprised to know that even mexican's know what "Wonjo" is ,this is the flower from "Bissap" now tell me that is not like killing two birds with one stone.
Am not trying to knock on my village brothers but just look around bantaba ,the goat herders and farmers ain't going back to the farms with all the advancements out there ranging from artificial insemination and manipulation ,they are supposed to be the leaders of the industry but here they are with misplaced priorities.
In Gambia farming was a dying industry and it was the thieves who eventually owned all the functional farms ,civil servants. The farmers son or daughter will not be a farmer and as you stated aspires for other things.
If your friends initiative has the right sponsorships despite the rhetoric about the soil being too clayey,the right crops have no problem adopting and wheat just so happens to fall under the category. First start with like 250 ha or possibly more ,then instead of exporting or selling the raw materials a flour processing factory will definitely complement things.
This is just my opinion but each constituency in Gambia outta be known for the production of something meaningful towards our development .They can start with agricultural organizations,and quite possibly if well implemented they just might be eligible for some kind of subsidized program by the government or our partners in development ,as of now it's too individualized to make an impact ....................................................Peace
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Originally posted by kiwi
Many thanks Moe for an informative and balanced posting with a lot of aspects.
I suppose “external policy interferences which plays a vital role in hampering our export performance” are such as tolls, taxes, Eu subsidies to farmers, dairy farmers and fisheries, right?
Perhaps Hmmmmm,the same ole exploiters should stop these subsidies within EU, stop fishing outside Africa and hand over the armada to Africans. A naive comment of course as that is not going to happen.
Maybe this is to simplify what you have written, but could you agree if I say that a side effect of globalization is that few Gambians, especially the youth are interested in agriculture or farming. Anyone going to school wants to be something with “computers” instead of studying how to improve cultivation and make it profitable.
By the way, is wheat a crop cultivated or could be cultivated in the Gambia? I know someone who wants to try but is it worth trying, as an small-scale experiment.
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Moe
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Posted - 13 Oct 2009 : 20:17:11
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I don't mistaken a clear high heel diva when i meet one .I only smoke "Manish" and "banti yomba" anything else is off the radar. you said the "Gambian soil isn't fertile enough and the land tenure system really sucks for commercial farming" this is unless you aint been up country during the rainy season ,the soil consistency is not favourable but it is quite possible.
You have to remember that we don't have the material or the know how of manufacturing and service processing. We lack the technology and that would be the long term benefit of being self sufficient first. ...............................................peace quote:
Originally posted by Prince
Yo Moe, tell us, is someone else using your password? At times like this, you make complete sense... but most of the time, you go completely wacko! So, please stop smoking whatever is making you call nice people "clear-heel diva"!
Talking about Gambian exports; i don't think Gambia should focus on Agriculture. I know the "chief farmer" genuinely means well and he believes that going "back to the land" should help us develop. But i disagree with the idea farming towards industrialization, because the Gambian soil isn't fertile enough and the land tenure system really sucks for commercial farming.
Seriously, no country develops with hoe-carrying farmers or back breaking menial agriculturist. It is a waste of time and resources to urge everyone to "go back to the barren land." The idea of self-sufficiency is redundant and belongs to the cold-war era. it's out dated. We should focus more on our comparative advantages in other sectors... We should work more of modeling our economy like the Asian tigers (manufacturing and service).
You and I know that most youths won't go back subsistence agriculture... the realistic agenda should be formulated to prepare them for the manufacturing and service industries.
No genuinely industrialized country has more than 10% of its population farming!!
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