High Cost of Governance: Zambian President suspends self, officials from foreign trips

Gambian President Adama Barrow has taken a significant step to curtail public spending by announcing a suspension of both himself and government officials from foreign travel.

This decision, outlined in an executive order, extends to cabinet ministers, senior officials, civil servants, and employees across government institutions.

The suspension, effective for the remainder of the fiscal year, aims to rein in expenses. However, exceptions will be made for mandatory Gambian participation in meetings and trips financed entirely by external sources.

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The Gambia, Africa’s smallest nation with a population of just over two million, faces economic challenges, ranking 174th out of 191 on the UN’s Human Development Index.

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A substantial portion of its population lives on less than two dollars per day, and last year, inflation stood at 11.6 percent.

Declining tax revenues, along with increased state subsidies due to the Ukraine war’s impact, contributed to a widening budget deficit and rising debt levels.

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