By: Haruna Kuyateh
4H Gambia a local NGO with its partner 4H Norway recently held
annual meeting to review progress report and 2024 work plan.
Alieu Ceesay, National Program Director for 4H Gambia underscored the importance of annual project follow-up visit and meeting with 4H Norway. He said they discussed and reviewed 2024 annual workplan and mapped out strategies on the outcomes of project visits.
He notes that discussion of semiannual report with Norwegian partner is crucial in accelerating and strengthening cooperation between the two organizations.
The Program Director then presented minutes of 2022 annual meetings and described the yearly annual meeting with visiting partner from Norway. These are crucial in consolidating cooperation and promoting joint actions, he said.
It is expected that 4H Gambia will provide training to staff on techniques of monitoring and evaluation in 2024, to enable them carry out proper monitoring of projects.
However, the report under review highlighted that the land allocated to 4H Gambia for construction of office space by Regional Land Committee and failure to respect the agreement, the NGO is likely to forfeit the land.
The development of three-year strategic plan, board and financial manuals demonstrated their leadership commitment in promoting best practices on good governance. Tree planting and vegetable production is gaining momentum in schools thanks to support of both 4H Norway and Gambia.
The two sides also try to finalize agreements for further cementing relations and more project implementation.
INGEBORG TANGERAAS advisor for the Cooperation and 4H Gambia Contact Person disclosed that Norway is committed in strengthening cooperation agreement for advancing youth development and hailed 4H Gambia for the stride taken in building partnership with stakeholders. The gathering contributes to global solidarity and peace building.
The meeting saw presentation of new agreement running from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2027 agreed by board of director of 4H Norway. This will enhance strong connection between the two institutions in promoting climate change and food security issues.
