Development In Gambia

Development in Gambia. Contents. Introduction to Gambia Tourism in Gambia. Introduction to Gambia. Smallest country in Africa Population at 2m ↑. Ocean and river. Development Status. Low Human Development country HDI - Ranked. Dependency Theory. Colonial past Slavery, stealing resources. Marxism Theory. Classless society Proletariat. Sandele Eco Retreat. British couple +. Evaluation. Brings back contact. Summary. Gambia is a small and relatively new country. Thank you for your attention!Any questions? References. Balcilar M. (2017) ‘Economic Modelling’. Mitchell J. (2017) ‘Holiday package tourism and the poor in the Gambia’.

Introduction to Gambia; Tourism in Gambia; Development Status; Dependency Theory; Marxism Theory; Sandele Eco Retreat; Evaluation; Summary; References.

Smallest country in Africa; Population at 2m ↑; Banjul is the capital; Serekunda is the largest city; Has access to the Atlantic Ocean; Fully surrounded by Senegal; English is the official language; Has 5 national languages; Only became independent in 1965; Unitary presidential republic; 1 Dalasi = 0.015 British Pounds.

Ocean and river delta; Exotic food; Unspoiled nature; Unique wildlife; Affordable destination; Rainy season July – September; Peak time – winter; Over 100 000 visitors per year; UK package tour operators – 50%; Tourism is 21.9% of the economy; Safety problems.

Low Human Development country; HDI Ranked 173; Population in multidimensional poverty – 57.2%; Total unemployment rate – 30.1%; Employment in agriculture – 69.9%; Poor education; Low literacy level – 55%; GDP at $964.599 million; GNI at $430 per person; Low income country.

Colonial past; Slavery, stealing resources; Significant foreign aid; High external debt; Remittances are 21% of GDP; Foreign investors control tourism.

Classless society; Proletariat – poor, Bourgeoisie – rich; Poor become poorer, rich become richer; Against Western capitalism; GINI index; Income inequality in Gambia – 27%; Income inequality in USA – 27%.

British couple + local community; 25 year lease; Communication and partnership; Training in India; Local resources; 70% guaranteed employment; New technology for sustainability; Donations to the budget; Unusual activities.

Brings back contact with the community; Reduced poverty and unemployment level; Training and education; Reduces import; Brings new technology; Sustainability and pollution; Reinvestment of donations; Cultural rejuvenation.