DIGEST project: digital innovation for government efficiency, Gambia

Project Objective: The primary project development objective is to enhance The Gambia's governance and economic efficiency by leveraging digital technologies, in alignment with the country's National Development Plan. Specifically, the project aims to strengthen the financial sector regulatory capacity, improve digital literacy, and foster innovation within the ICT sector. GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE 20TH October 2026 The Gambia Digital Innovation for Government Efficiency and Sector Transformation (DIGEST) Project 1.The Republic of The Gambia has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) through the Transition Support Facility (TSF) Pillar III to finance the Digital Innovation for Government Efficiency and Sector Transformation (DIGEST) Project.

The grant amount allocated to The Gambia is UA 1,000,000 (approximately USD 1.36 million), which will be administered by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Project ID is P-GM-GB0-002 and the Grant Number is 5900155019310.The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in collaboration with Insist Global. 2.

Project Objective: The primary project development objective is to enhance The Gambia's governance and economic efficiency by leveraging digital technologies, in alignment with the country's National Development Plan. Specifically, the project aims to strengthen the financial sector regulatory capacity, improve digital literacy, and foster innovation within the ICT sector. 3.

Project Components (The Gambia): The Gambia's activities are structured under the broader project components as follows: (i) Component 1: Digital Innovation for Government Efficiency:: This includes participation in the development and deployment of a Donor Coordination Platform (DCP) dashboard for The Gambia to improve aid coordination and enhance the efficiency of development finance. (ii) Component 2: Sector Transformation (The Gambia Focus): This component aims to boost the digital economy through targeted initiatives, including: a).

Fintech Policy Implementation: Technical assistance for the development and implementation of a Fintech Policy and framework to encourage digital finance operations and Fintech startups in the country. b). Digital Literacy and Capacity Building: Development and delivery of training programs for key stakeholders, public staff, and youth, focusing on digital literacy and skills needed to drive digital entrepreneurship. The project aims to train 2,500 individuals (including 1,000 women and 1,500 youth) by project completion. -- 1 of 2 -- c).

Support for Innovation: Activities to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, including teacher training, support for Centers of Excellence for Digital Skills Training, and public awareness campaigns. (iii) Component 3: Project Management Support: This covers operating costs, audit fees, and support for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to ensure smooth project implementation. 4.Procurement of goods, non-consulting services and the acquisition of consultancy services financed under the project will be carried out in accordance with the Procurement Policy and Methodology for the African Development Bank Group Funded Operations (BPM), dated October 2015.

Specific Procurement Notices and Requests for Expressions of Interest will be published as the relevant procurement documents become ready. Procurement opportunities under the project are expected to include, among others, consultancy services for legal and regulatory, Digital Payment Infrastructure, foster innovation and entrepreneurship, Research and Development and Market Analysis, formulation of policy and Developing Curricula for training 5. Implementation: The Executing Agency for the project in The Gambia is the Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy (MoCDE).

A Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within the Ministry will be responsible for the day-to-day management and procurement activities. 6. Interested bidders, suppliers, service providers and consultants may obtain further information, and should confirm their interest, by contacting: Project Implementation Unit (PIU) Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy (MoCDE) 1/2 Floor Tenengfara Building, Bakau The Gambia Attention: Project Coordinator Mobile: 00220-9017197 // 00220-833707070 Email: sallboystfatty@gmail.com // yamatabo@g