Gambia awaits AfDB grant for second green ferry
Construction of a new ferry is stalled pending a decision on funding from the African Development Bank.
The construction of Gambia's second new Green Ferry has not yet started as the government awaits a decision from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on a grant application.
During a National Assembly session, a parliamentarian inquired about the ferry's arrival, prompting the government to state it was expected 16 months after construction begins, which is contingent on the AfDB's funding approval.
The government expects to proceed with the project's next stage once the AfDB makes its decision on the grant application, which will impact the ferry's delivery timeline.
Why it mattersThe delivery of a second green ferry, intended to improve transport for people and goods, is delayed due to pending grant approval from the African Development Bank.