In agriculture, the Bank's support has increased productivity and attracted private investment. Rice yields doubled from 2.2 to 4 tonnes per hectare through the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) and the Rice Value Chain Transformation Program (RVCP). Other crops like maize, groundnut, cowpea, and sorghum also saw yield improvements. Enhanced irrigation boosted rice production by 27,828 tonnes, and support for seed producers ensured sustainable supplies. In transport, the Trans-Gambia Bridge and its road network have reduced transport costs and travel times, promoting efficient trade and improving livelihoods across West Africa. Transport costs along the corridor are expected to fall by 50-100%, and household journeys to educational and health facilities are expected to double.

Dr. Joseph Ribeiro, the Bank’s Deputy-Director General for West Africa, said the interventions aim to help The Gambia lay the foundations for socio-economic transformation. “The AfDB has increased its support for economic diversification and resilience in the Gambia, taking into account the country’s long-term development priorities and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and targeting factors of fragility,” he stated.

As of 31 March 2024, the African Development Bank had 17 active projects in The Gambia valued at $252.1 million. These projects are public operations financed mainly by grants. The transport sector accounted for the largest share of funding (51.2%), followed by agriculture and rural development (21%), energy (17.5%), water and sanitation (7.7%), governance (2.6%), and the social sector (2.6%).