The
Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to stage the second edition of its
mini-trade fair, ‘Marche Jula’, from 11 to 20 October this year in Brikama to
promote youth entrepreneurs and enterprises, after interacting with young
enterprising men and women in the country over the months.
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| Almami Taal, GCCI CEO |
To be held
on the theme “Promoting Sustainable Youth Enterprises and Self
Employment”, the
aims of the event, first staged in 2011, include exposing youth enterprises,
promoting self-employment, increasing sales for youth enterprises and Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), showcasing innovations in science and technology,
and complementing Trade Fair Gambia (TFG), held every two years.
An
impeccable source close to this paper has said the target businesses are youth enterprises, MSMEs, science and
technology innovations, and self-employment initiatives in agriculture, arts
and craft, construction, electrical and electronics, fashion, food and
beverages, furniture, renewable energy, tailoring and other undertakings.
This year’s Marche Jula will provide a platform for young people
to showcase their skills, talents and innovation, particularly in science and
technology, thereby
giving them more business opportunities and market power.
