NEDI

Empowering Returnees, Building Futures

NEDI is proud to announce the start of an impactful partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in The Gambia, under the European Union funded Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme in Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA).

Through our new project "Provision of Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy Training, and Business Development Services for Gambian Returnees" we aim to support over 1,000 returning migrants across the Greater Banjul Area and other regions.

Our intervention focuses on three key areas:

✅ Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Training
✅ Post-training Business Coaching & Mentorship
✅ Linkages to Business Formalization, Financial Services & Market Integration

Since launching last month, NEDI has successfully conducted eight training cohorts across the GBA and other regions, equipping returnees with the entrepreneurship skills and guidance needed to build sustainable livelihoods.

Together, we are turning return into opportunity.

🌙✨ EID MUBARAK ✨🌙

As we celebrate this joyous occasion of Eid, NEDI extends warm wishes of peace, happiness, prosperity, and countless blessings to all Muslims in The Gambia and beyond.

May this special celebration strengthen the spirit of unity, compassion, and gratitude in our communities. May Allah (SWT) accept our prayers, sacrifices, and good deeds.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with love and blessings.

💙 Building Enterprises. Transforming Lives.

Our General Manager earlier today gave a closing remark at the Project Closing Ceremony of Centre for Migration & Development ZME, The Gambia held at the SDKJCC. In attendance was The Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, Resident Ambassador, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the Gambia, Vice Chancellor USET, Regional Director GIZ Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Cape Verde among other delegates.

Extending sincere appreciation to the Germany Government for the invaluable support provided through Global Programme “Centres for Migration and Development” (ZME) in The Gambia and its predecessor Programme Migration for Development, PME.

She reiterated that the initiative has been instrumental in supporting partner institutions to strengthen capacities and structures to provide targeted and sustainable support services to migrants and disadvantaged members of the local communities, ensuring services remain inclusive and responsive to those in need.

With support from GIZ, partner institutions came together to reflect on how cooperation at regional level could be strengthened – not only through individual activities, but through a more structured and sustainable approach. It was through this shared reality that the Local Cohesion and Cooperation Approach, or LCCA, began to take shape.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, our officials equally took the delegation through our interventions with the GIZ ZME with NEDI leading in the coordination, entrepreneurship training, business formalization and coaching of the beneficiaries.

The Ceremony concluded with the signing of MOU among partners in their quest for commitment to collaboration, local ownership, and sustained partnership beyond the project itself.

The National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) is pleased to announce a Cleaner Position Available at its Regional Office in Basse, Upper River Region. This full-time role offers an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications at our Regional Office in Basse or send them via email to [email protected] before the deadline on 19th May 2026.

For inquiries or further information, please contact 7700085 / 3284843

NEDI Team has commenced the verification process for cooperative groups under the VYWSOP project in CRR South.

The exercise covered groups in Mamud Fanna Village, Brikamaba, Bansang, Kudang, Pateh Sam, and Touba, with beneficiaries confirming their preferred support in the form of materials, equipment, and machinery to strengthen their livelihoods and economic activities. The exercise is meant to prepare for the in kind post training support for the cooperative groups to be funded by the VYWSOP Project

The team has now safely arrived in Basse to continue the verification exercise with beneficiary groups in the Upper River Region (URR).

Pre-Assessment Trip Highlights in Senegal 🇸🇳

NEDI’s Enterprise Development Manager is concurrently in Dakar, Senegal to undertake a pre-assessment mission (30th April – 3rd May 2026), engaging key partners and exploring practical models across agricultural value chains in preparation for an international study tour and experience sharing visit for beneficiaries under the VYWSOP Project.

The mission began with a strategic meeting with CICES management, strengthening collaboration ahead of the planned study tour.

Field visits across the Thiès and Dakar regions provided valuable insights in the following areas:

* Community-based poultry production in Keur Mousso
* A large horticulture cooperative in Kayar with over 1,200 active members
* Climate-smart horticulture and poultry systems in Lac Rose
* Private sector-driven small ruminant production and Tabaski market strategies in Grand Yoff

The mission will conclude with visits to SEDIMA and a food processing center, focusing on value addition and large-scale operations.

Overall, the mission has identified strong, practical learning models to inspire and empower VYWOSP beneficiaries.

National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI), in partnership with ActionAid Gambia, has successfully concluded the Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training (EFLT) in CRR/N and LRR.

Throughout the initiative, young entrepreneurs were equipped with essential business and financial management skills, strengthening their capacity to contribute meaningfully to the economy through their ventures.

As a key milestone, financial support was handed over to trained beneficiaries—empowering them to become self-reliant, grow sustainable businesses, and improve their livelihoods.

NEDI in Partnership with Action Aid Gambia are currently conducting EFLT, in CRR/N and LRR, where young entrepreneurs are doing there entrepreneurship training and financial literacy these individuals possess the potential to contribute significantly to the economy through their business ventures. By providing them with financial support (the start-up kits), they can be empowered to become self-reliant and independent.

NEDI successfully convened its Quarterly General Staff Meeting, bringing together staff to review progress, share project updates, and reflect on key achievements and challenges over the past quarter.

The session provided a valuable platform to strengthen coordination, enhance teamwork, and align priorities for improved service delivery.

As we move forward, staff remain committed to building on current progress, addressing gaps, and driving greater impact ahead of the next quarter.

The National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) and the National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) yesterday, 21st April 2026, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on research, innovation and enterprise development.

The purpose of this MOU is to establish a collaborative framework between NRIF and NEDI to strengthen linkages between research, innovation and enterprise development in support of inclusive economic growth, job creation and sustainable livelihoods.

This is the first MOU signed by NRIF since its inception, and both institutions are committed to a smooth working relationship and the potential for growth.