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PROPOSAL FOR THE STATE OF MAP 2019/CALL FOR VENUES SotM 2019 – (The Smiling Coast of Africa) Koussanar

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Kartong KOLDA Folonko SENEGAL Allahein ZIGUINCHOR BIGNONA About the Gambia

Location Population West Africa (one of the smallest countries in mainland Africa) 1.8 million

Area Ethnic Diversity and languages 11,295 sq. km (4361 sq. miles) Official Language: English Other Languages: Mandinka, Wollof, Fula, Jola, Sarahule, Serer, Manjago, Creole Capital (known as Aku) Banjul French is spoken quite widely. In addition, some staff in hotels, restaurants and excursion agencies speak other languages including German, Italian, Dutch, Currency French and the Scandinavian languages. Dalasi (GMD), pronounced da-la-si Religious Tolerance and Diversity Time Zone The Gambia is one of the most religious tolerant nations in the world. Indeed, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) most people are inter-related, regardless of their religious backgrounds; it is not uncommon to find Muslims and Christians married to each other, or closely connected. Religious days and feasts – both Christian and Muslim - are celebrated nationally. This has been the case since time immemorial, and continues today.

Muslims account for 85% of the population. The other 15% is comprised of Christians and practitioners of other African traditional religions.

Economic Activity Tourism is a major industry in The Gambia. Others include agriculture, agro Climate processing, fisheries, livestock, manufacturing and pertroleum. The country enjoys virtually uninterrupted sunshine and high daytime temperatures with almost no rainfall from November to June. From July to October the humidity level is high, and the sunshine is punctuated by heavy tropical showers. Brief

Archaeological evidence, in particular the Wassu Stone Circle, shows that people have been living in the region since 500 BC Around 1200 saw the first migration of the Fula to the region; they now account for about 20% of Gambia’s population.

Between 1400 and 1600 the region fell under the Mali Empire, the first of the great empires in West Africa to reach the Atlantic coast. The Malinke (Mandinka) ruled, a subset of the Mandé peoples who are spread across West Africa, and are now the dominant ethnic group in The Gambia.

Towards the end of the 16th century, the region came under the control of the Songhai Empire, but incursions by forces from Morocco, and then the arrival of Portuguese traders quickened its collapse. The Portuguese, British and French all tried to claim the region as part of their colonial empire; Britain gained the narrow tongue of land which was sandwiched within French territory. During the 17th and 18th century, the region was a major source of slaves for the trans-Atlantic trade.

When Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 it met with resistance in The Gambia; a military post was set up at Bathurst (now Banjul) to aid anti-slavery measures. Indeed, slavery in The Gambia was only abolished in 1906.

In 1889 the boundary between The Gambia and Senegal was agreed by Britain and France. Five years later, with increasing colonial activity inland, it became a British protectorate.

Independence was granted on 18 February 1965, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara as prime minister. A republic was declared five years later, on 24 April 1970, with Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara becoming president.

A military coup in 1994 deposed President Jawara, who had been in power for 32 years (since becoming prime minister in 1962). Yahya Jammeh remained Head of State since 1994 to January 2017.

Yahya Jammeh lost to Adama Barrow in an election that was followed by high tensions requiring the intervention of ECOWAS troops to force him to accept and step down. Adama Barrow is the current democratically elected and siting president. Studio. The centre is involved in various ICT research Why The Gambia? and related work with the Freedom Online Coalition www.freedomonlinecoalition.com work Group 3 on The country major hotels are uniquely positioned on the Transparency and Privacy online and also the Open Data coastline and it has great accessibility through the Rover Charter www.opendatacharter.net. Gambia all year round. The country which just ushered in a new democratic government on the 19th of January The centre also runs the Google Developers Group and 2017 with the slogan “The Gambia is open for Business”, carries out numerous outreach programs for young people It has already started attracting major conferences, with interested in programming at our centre. the Organization of Islamic Countries conference slated for December 2019. The Local host The Gambia YMCAs Our Team Members are: Computer Training Centre and Digital Studio has great working and collaborating relationship with the Ministry • Poncelet O. Ileleji of Information Communication and Infrastructure, who’s Minister will officially open the conference. It has a lot of • Anna Anet Sambou collaborative relationship with all the major hotels, youth organizations, the University of the Gambia, as a leading centre and NGO for youth empowerment through ICT When? including the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The centre is We propose the second weekend of May 2019, as the known locally to host and organize Youth related ICT events recommended date for State of the Map. Our bid includes and host the secretariat of the Information Technology a quotation for the recommended venue on that weekend. Association of the Gambia. The centre is a big player in We can consider alternative dates. promoting girls in ICT with 90% of the centre personnel as women, who play leading management roles in organizing events. Where?

The Gambia is also uniquely poised as a conference The Smiling Coast of Africa as commonly referred to The destination based on its friendly customer service, peaceful Gambia is famous for its hospitality which makes it an nature, where visitors feel safe at anytime of the day, and ideal choice for seeking suitable venues with a flair for the its unique hotels with affordable prices. Its local Internet exotic. Many of the hotels offer meeting facilities, all with Service Providers and TElcos have made sure all major the bonus of a tropical beach location for after-business hotels have reliable and efficient Bandwidth for Internet relaxation. Access. Our bid includes a firm quotation for our recommended Who is the SotM Gambia Team? tropical venue, on the recommended dates. Catering services are by the hotel and we have provided The Gambia Bid team is composed of Computer Scientist the quotes. and ICT Experts from Banjul, The Gambia working at the Gambia YMCA Computer Training Centre and Digital International (IATA: BJL) is the international airport of Transportation Banjul, capital of the Gambia, and the only paved airport of the country. The airport is located in Yundum about 24km The transportation system in The Gambia mixes both public from Banjul, the capital city of The Gambia. and private operations and consists of a system of roads (both paved and unpaved), water and air transportation. Tourist Taxis (green) are parked in the main hotel areas. Entry Requirements They charge for waiting time and this should be negotiated, prior to your journey. There are no railways in the country. Citizens of the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Car Rental other nations with a reciprocal visa abolition agreement with The Gambia do not require a visa to enter the country, The car rentals sector is not very well developed. You can whether on holiday or on a business trip not exceeding pick up a vehicle at Banjul International Airport’s front 90 days. All other nationalities should possess a visa, booths or in the coastal resorts, but elsewhere in the which is available from any of the Gambian embassies country the possibilities of getting one are basically slim to and consulates: London, Paris, Washington DC, Brussels, none. Daily rates including insurance and mileage can be Taipei, Rabat, Jeddah, Havana, Dakar, Lagos, Freetown and pretty steep, and for a 4WD can go through the roof. Bissau. Citizens from France, Portugal, Switzerland Ukraine, Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland and Russia are There are now a few car rental firms operating in The exempted from visa from October to April. Gambia, like AB Gambia Car Rental, AVIS, Hertz and Afriq Cars. Your hotels’ receptionists can best advise you where Tourists and others travelling on last minute bookings to look for the most convenient car to hire from. will be allowed entry but will be required to submit their Alternatively you can hire a taxi on a daily basis as it passport to the Department of Immigration in Banjul simpler and cheaper. However low the prices, don’t get within 48 hours to be issued a proper visa. into a vehicle that’s not roadworthy, has an impatient driver or someone you cannot communicate easily with. Health Requirements Finally, ask politely to see his or her driver’s license is up to date, the seat belt is working properly, and the lights and An International Certificate of Vaccination is no longer signals are in good working order. compulsory for visitors to The Gambia. However, a yellow fever vaccination will be required for visitors from Europe International Travel and North America. The last outbreak of yellow fever in The Gambia was in 1978 and there is no immediate danger to Requirements and Advice visitors. Anti-malaria medicine is however recommended and visitors should consult their doctors on which pills Banjul International Airport to take. Visitors are also advised to bring along insect repellents, sun screen, anti-fungal creams and disinfectant Banjul International Airport also known as Yundum as they may prove expensive or unobtainable in certain parts of the country. There Thomas Cook Scandinavia, Brussels Airline are several hospitals and clinics operated by the Government as well as by private practitioners which provide both therapeutic and preventative healthcare. From Belgium Brussels Airline, TUI- Belguim Travel Insurance From Holland Visitors are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance covering the TUI Holland (Arke fly), Travelpoort, Corendon following: From Spain • Injury • Death • Illness Vueling, Binter Canaries, Royal Air Marco

• Personal belongings • Baggage damage/loss or delay From Germany Brussels Airline and Vueling, connecting flights available from other European Countries Duty Free From the United States For further information on duty free restrictions, please contact the Director Connecting flights available from Europe. General of Customs and Excise in Banjul. website: http://www.gra.gm From the West African sub-region By Air Fly Mid Africa, Asky and Royal Air Maroc.

There are a number of tour operator chartered flights to The Gambia. Most of By Sea these operate only in the winter months (November to April). Some charters operate throughout the year, as do some scheduled airlines serving Banjul Banjul has a deep- sea port, which receives several cruise ships all year round. International Airport. Container ships and other freighters call into Banjul Port from all over the world. From the USA Brussels Airline, Royal air Maroc connecting flights available from Europe By Road

From the UK There is a road link between Dakar and Banjul; the journey takes between five Thomas Cook, Gambia Experience, Royal Air Marco and six hours. There is also a road link with Ziguinchor, in Southern Senegal, and Bissau. A four-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended for these journeys. From Morocco Royal Air Maroc.

From Scandinavia