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WELCOME BACK CDAT STUDENTS!After two months of dedication, challenges, and learning experiences in the field, CDAT stude...
29/08/2025

WELCOME BACK CDAT STUDENTS!

After two months of dedication, challenges, and learning experiences in the field, CDAT students across the country are due to return to school today.

On behalf of the management at the Rural Development Institute, we extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to our gallant Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and Community Development Officers (CDOs) for their outstanding mentorship, guidance, and inspiration provided to these young future leaders during their practicals across various regions and wards.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the community members for their warm acceptance and valuable contributions in enriching the knowledge and experience of these future change agents.

Finally, to our dear students we wish you a safe journey back. We look forward to welcoming you soon to the *Land of Hope*, where everything is possible — Mansakonko!

Together, we build the future.

Today, 21st August 2025 Mr. Krubally and Mr. Jallow, lecturers at the Rural Development Institute (RDI), actively partic...
21/08/2025

Today, 21st August 2025 Mr. Krubally and Mr. Jallow, lecturers at the Rural Development Institute (RDI), actively participated in a National Consultative Meeting on the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI), held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts to promote a sustainable and climate-resilient Sahel.

The initiative aims to establish an ecological corridor to support forest biodiversity conservation and enhance ecosystem services. This corridor will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative in The Gambia.

The consultative meeting brought together representatives from the University of The Gambia, the Rural Development Institute, the Songhai Initiative Training Center, and other agricultural training institutions. Its primary objective was to foster inclusive collaboration, strengthen decision-making processes, and ensure that diverse stakeholder perspectives are effectively integrated during the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) phase of the GGWI.

🎓 *Admission Open at the Rural Development Institute (RDI) – Certificate Program!* We are now accepting applications for...
18/08/2025

🎓 *Admission Open at the Rural Development Institute (RDI) – Certificate Program!*

We are now accepting applications for the Certificate in Integral Rural Development program. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to take the next step in your academic journey especially in the field of Development Studies, RDI is the place to be!

💵 *Application Fee:*
Deposit D500 at any Trust Bank branch:
Account Number:00611033134701
Then, collect your application form from any Community Development Office in all regions nationwide.

📍 *For applicants in the Lower River Region (LRR):*
Forms are available directly at the Institute in Mansakonko.

✅ *Admission Requirements:*

Minimum of four (4) credits, including English Language.

📅 *Deadline:19th September 2025*

📢 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your skills and impact your community through rural development. *This program is offered only once a year!

📞 For more information, contact us:
(+220) 6218242 / 3255935 / 7532754


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"Back way is not the solution, what is achieved beyond is achieved within"On August 14th, 2025, Youth Against Irregular ...
15/08/2025

"Back way is not the solution, what is achieved beyond is achieved within"

On August 14th, 2025, Youth Against Irregular Migration visited the Rural Development Institute in Mansakonko.

During the visit, the organization engaged in a productive discussion with the school principal, focusing on collaborative strategies to connect young people with job opportunities and skills development programs.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment to empowering youth locally, equipping them with the tools and opportunities they need to build a sustainable future at home.

Cerebrating ExcellentNo tree, No life, An empty forest is an empty stomach!Today, the 12th of August 2025, on the occasi...
12/08/2025

Cerebrating Excellent

No tree, No life, An empty forest is an empty stomach!

Today, the 12th of August 2025, on the occasion of the International Youth Day, Mr. Modou Lamin Kassama one of the most performing Community Development Assistant (CDA) at the Central River Region North (CRR-N) and also an ambassador of the Local Conference of Youth ( LCOY) together with his practical students (CDATs) and the forestry officer in Sami Karantaba embark on a day tree planting exercise at the Sami Karantaba forestry camp.

The exercise is aimed at contributing in supporting ecological balance and preserving biodiversity also promoting environmental sustainable habits and ensure eco friendly choices.

Call For Application!!The Department of Community Development under the ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Relig...
11/08/2025

Call For Application!!
The Department of Community Development under the ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs is inviting suitable Gambians to fill vacant positions of Community Development Assistant grade 6 of the government pay scale.

Candidates must have a certificate in Integrated Rural Development from the Rural Development Institute (RDI) plus 4 WASSCE/5 GCE O'LEVEL CREDIT.

Celebrating Excellence!!!Today, we celebrate not only a brother, friend, and a colleague. But an excellent young lecture...
31/07/2025

Celebrating Excellence!!!

Today, we celebrate not only a brother, friend, and a colleague. But an excellent young lecturer who is passionate and dedicated to serving the community at the Rural Development Institute and at the community level. His active participation to ensuring a friendly and enabling environment for all makes him special character.

Always putting others first.

Happiest birthday, Mr. Ebrima Jallow. 🥳

Today the 29th July 2025, the management of the Rural Development Institute (RDI) embarked on a three-day supportive sup...
29/07/2025

Today the 29th July 2025, the management of the Rural Development Institute (RDI) embarked on a three-day supportive supervision of CDATs who are posted at the Central River Region, North and West Coast Region of the Gambia.

The supportive supervision is part of the Rural Development Institute's mantra to provide coaching and mentoring support to the students while on field practical. This helps the management identify gaps, keep track and rectify technical errors in their daily activities such as field diary entry, analysis and research work.

It also gives the management the opportunity to understand the challenges the students are encountering and provide them the necessary timely support to enhance their practical field experience.

Meanwhile, Community Development Assistants (CDAs), together with CDATs who are on their final year field practicals at ...
25/07/2025

Meanwhile, Community Development Assistants (CDAs), together with CDATs who are on their final year field practicals at the Central River Region North, are currently conducting trainings for VDCs within the Lower Saloum district.

This training aims at enhancing the capacity of VDCs on their roles and responsibilities in community development and also ensure transparency and accountability of grassroots structures.

Village Development Committees and Ward Development Committees have responsibility for all development planning at village and ward levels, and serve as the local entry points for all development assistance to communities.

Celebrating Excellent!!!It's with great honor we recognize and celebrate one of our 8th HND cohort students, Mr. Sering ...
25/07/2025

Celebrating Excellent!!!

It's with great honor we recognize and celebrate one of our 8th HND cohort students, Mr. Sering Tunkara who participated in the just concluded 14 days seminar on Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership held in China.

Mr. Tunkara, who attended this event in his capacity as the youth representative of Kuntaur Area Council was awarded a certificate and a recommendation letter for attending the training on entrepreneurship and Leadership academy for International Business Officials, AIBO University, Beijing, China.

Mr. Tunkara is one of the most outstanding HND students at RDI. Reflecting on this great journey, he has dedicated this achievement to RDI and Kuntaur Area Council for the opportunity.

While we congratulate Mr. Tunkara, we also wish to thank Kuntaur Area Council for the trust and opportunity given to the youth and we are hopeful this training has prepared him more so he can continue serving the interest of the young people in the area much better.

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