Summary
CIFAL Banjul
Established in 2023, CIFAL Banjul is hosted by the University of The Gambia (UTG) in Banjul, Gambia. The center provides a range of learning opportunities to enhance capabilities, refine decision-making processes and foster knowledge exchange between public servants and leaders of the African Region countries to improve the decision-making processes and encourage sustainable development.
Scope: African Region.
Thematic areas:
- UN Sustainable Development Goals at the local level
- Environment and Climate Change Financing for Africa
- Challenges and opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
- Circular Economy and Waste Management
- Public Health and Data Management
- Gender Mainstreaming
- Youth Empowerment
CIFAL Banjul Director
Dr. Christopher Belford
Dr. Christopher Belford
Dr. Belford s a Senior Lecturer at the University of The Gambia, with expertise in Economic Development, Economic Policy Analysis, and Economic Theory in developing countries. Dr. Belford has also worked as a Business Relations Officer at Standard Chartered Bank in The Gambia.He graduated with a degree in Economics and Management from the University of Gambia and holds a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the National Taiwan University and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Among his numerous publications, Dr. Belford has authored papers on topics such as:
- The Effect of Agricultural Technology Transfer on Zimbabwe’s Economic Development: A Dynamic Global Trade Analysis Project Approach
- An Assessment of the Level of Access to Eye Health Care Services: A Case Study of OneSight - Gambia
Contact Information
UNITAR
- Email: info@utg.edu.gm
- Address: MDI Road, Kanifing P.O. Box 3530, Serrekunda, The Gambia