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Gambia News : Gambian govt, private sector discuss high electricity tariff, taxation
The high cost of electricity and taxation in the Gambia Tuesday caught the attention of both government and the private sector as the duo held a one-day open dialogue, co-organised by the Ministry of Trade, Employment and Industry and that of Finance and Economic Affairs, here.
The dialogue, according to the organisers, is aimed at making the Gambia a more competitive business economy and to attract more private sector, international into the country.
They said the aim was also to eliminate obstacles to good business investment and make Gambia an attractive business centre for foreign investors. Opening the dialogue, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Employment, Mr. Yusuph a Kah, said that the objective was to dialogue with the private sector, and share common understanding towards the development of the country.
Mr. Kah noted that the government and the private sector were partners in progress and development, adding 'We are a family, we should meet to dialogue for und erstanding on the importance of development and the way forward."
Also addressing the gathering, the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Mr. Abdou Colley, also expressed similar sentiments, noting that the private sector played a very important role in the development of the Gambian economy.
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- Can I read someone talking about taxtation and government meddling? What world are we in? Are you John living in the UK? How much tax are you yourself paying or ask a friend. The most rapidly developing area in the Gambia is the Business Industry.
(Posted on December 3, 2009, 5:49 PM Lamin)
- The idiotically high taxation and constant meddling from central government has all but driven away foreign investors,and the president's I CAN SOLVE IT ALL attitude to business has not helped the business enviroment in The Gambia
(Posted on November 5, 2009, 10:01 AM John)
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