REWARD Gambia

REWARD Gambia Program is a national initiative designed to accelerate rice self-sufficiency by 2030 through increased productivity, climate resilience, value..

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REWARD conducted practical demonstrations for farmers in URR and CRR on the proper use of PPE when handling fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, promoting safer farming practices and protecting farmers, communities and the environment
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Building a sustainable rice sector goes beyond land development, mechanization and supporting farmers with inputs. It also requires investing in the people and institutions that will sustain the gains beyond the life of the project.
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Babucarr Bah, a REWARD beneficiary from Touba Demba Sama, CRR South, shares how the programme is supporting rice farmers in his community.

Watch his story.
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𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

We appreciate the encouraging feedback on REWARD’s efforts towards strengthening The Gambia’s rice seed system and advancing rice self-sufficiency.
Read what our community is saying.
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REWARD-The Gambia is building local expertise in rice seed breeding and production through specialised training with NARI and NSS, supporting a sustainable national seed system and rice self-sufficiency.
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Highlights from REWARD’s handover of breeder, hybrid and foundation rice seeds to NARI and NSS, supplied by AfricaRice to strengthen The Gambia’s rice seed system and boost production.
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REWARD – The Gambia has handed over quality rice seeds to NARI and NSS to strengthen the national seed system and boost rice production.

NARI received breeder and hybrid seeds, while NSS received 5MT of foundation seeds.
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Assessing the progress of REWARD’s dry season rice production support in the Upper River Region.
Ebrima Nyass, Regional FFS Coordinator, highlights the programme’s progress and performance.

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Touba Demba Sama, CRR South, is progressing towards harvest as farmers continue dry-season rice cultivation supported by REWARD. The growing rice reflects ongoing efforts to boost production and strengthen food security.
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𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
REWARD Gambia and the Gambia Armed Forces strengthen their partnership to boost rice production and food security at the Pacharr Cluster
Photo Credit: Gambia Armed Forces

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We value every piece of feedback from our online community. Thank you @Burong Wolal Ltd for your comment.
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𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥
Muhammed Drammeh, a REWARD–The Gambia beneficiary, shares how access to certified seeds has improved rice production and strengthened farmers' confidence in Jailan, CRR North.
Watch his testimonial below.

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Every successful project starts with understanding the land.

REWARD The Gambia conducted mandatory site visits across intervention sites, giving prospective bidders firsthand insight into the proposed land development and access road works.
Watch the mini documentary below.

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𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬
Prospective bidders continued mandatory site visits across Lot 5 in the North Bank & Lower River Regions, inspecting proposed rainfed & climate smart irrigation schemes to assess site conditions & prepare technically sound bids.

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𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬

Mandatory site visits continued in CRR North as prospective bidders inspected Lot 4 intervention sites, ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements before bid submission.

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DAY 2 | Mandatory Site Visits
Prospective bidders visited REWARD project sites in CRR South to assess proposed land development, irrigation schemes, and access roads, helping them prepare technically sound bids.

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REWARD–The Gambia conducted mandatory site visits with prospective bidders to proposed land development and feeder road sites under Lots 1 & 7. The visits ensure bidders have a clear understanding of site conditions and project requirements before the next stage of procurement

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𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥

Fanta Wally, a rice farmer from Touba Demba Sama, shares how the REWARD Programme is improving rice farming and supporting livelihoods in her community.

Watch her inspiring story.
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REWARD Beneficiary Testimonial

Duwa Camara, an adviser for Sitabakoto Kafo and a REWARD beneficiary, shares how the programme is making a difference for farming families in Misera, CRR South.

Hear how REWARD is supporting stronger livelihoods and rice production
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𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭

Muhammed Drammeh of GIGOO and MANOO KAFO shares how the REWARD Programme is supporting rice farmers in Jailan, Nianija, CRR North.
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