For the production and marketing of vegetables, acquisition of agricultural holdings in the western division of the country is preferred because of its close proximity to the international airport. The Study made recommendations on the modus operandi for providing a more effective package of incentives than was offered in the past. The report of The Study is currently being reviewed and the end result will be communicated to you as soon as it is made public. Japan and the other Asian Tigers are highly developed because, among other factors, their labor force is highly productive.
People are well trained.
Not only does The Gambia need to have an efficient labor force to be able to meet her development dreams, but also to have considerable accumulation of saving. If The Gambia must move forward to meaningful development, better saving must be encouraged. Investors are allowed to repatriate as much of their investment capital or dividends as they wish, without hindrance, so long as they fulfill their tax obligations. The Vice-Chairman promised that Government in its policies, will continue to devote itself wholeheartedly to the creation of the enabling environment which, he added, will allow the private sector to thrive.