Capacity development for effective oversight of fintech (Gambia) - DIGEST

This assignment will complement the validated fintech policy to Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of relevant public institutions and stakeholders to perform more effective oversight functions and regulations over fintech activities in The Gambia. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES – (FIRMS SELECTION) SERVICES FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT TO EFFECTIVELY PERFORM OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS OVER FINTECH Project Name: Digital Innovation for Government Efficiency and Sector Transformation (DIGEST) Project Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Reference No.: 46002 P-GM-GB0-002 Issued Date: 9th November, 2026 Background The Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy (MoCDE), is implementing the Digital Innovation for Government Efficiency and Sector Transformation (DIGEST) project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Transition Support Facility (TSF Pillar III) at a project cost of 1,000,000 UA By integrating digital governance, infrastructure, and skills development, DIGEST will not only improve public sector efficiency but also create new economic opportunities, positioning The Gambia as emerging leaders in Africa’s digital future.

The Ministry intends to apply part of the agreed amount for thisgrantto payments under the contract for Capacity Development to Effectively Perform Oversight Functions over Fintech. Objectives of the Assignment This assignment will complement the validated fintech policy to Strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of relevant public institutions and stakeholders to perform more effective oversight functions and regulations over fintech activities in The Gambia. Scope of Services -- 1 of 3 -- This consultancy expected to be undertaken withina duration of 4 months toreview the validated fintech policy and any other relevant policy and strategic document, develop a comprehensive roadmap for fintech policy implementation including capacity building.

The Consultant will work with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and will support knowledge transfer and institutionalization of tools, procedures and learning materials; also measure training results and document gender- and youth-disaggregated participation where applicable. Consultancy Firm Engagement The DIGEST project now invites eligible consulting firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of general consultancy services experiences, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.)including a brief of similar assignments undertaken in the past; and availability of appropriate key experts with skills and experience for the assignment.

Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations (October 2015), which is available on the Bank's website at http://www.afdb.org. http://www.afdb.org. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 to 16:00 hours, Monday to Thursday and 8:00 to 12:30 on Fridays. Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be delivered in a written form to the address below by 26th November, 2026, at 2:00 PM Gambia local time.

The EOI should be clearly marked "Expression of Interest – Capacity Development to Effectively Perform Oversight Functions Over Fintech." All communication shall be addressed to- Mr. Lamin Fatty The Project Coordinator Project Implementation Unit (PIU) DIGEST Project Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy 1-2 Tenengfara Building Bertil Harding Highway, Bakau The Gambia Email: sallboystfatty@gmail.com; lstfatty@mocde.gov.gm Tel: 220-9017197 / 9118846 With Attention to: -- 2 of 3 -- MaryamaTouray Procurement Officer Project Implementation Unit (PIU) DIGEST Project Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy 1-2 Tenengfara Building Bertil Harding Highway, Bakau The Gambia