U.S. Congressional delegation arrives in The Gambia
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - A Congressional delegation from the United States headed by House Democracy Partnership (“HDP”) Chairman Representative David Price of North Carolina arrived here Sunday.
The delegation also includes Representatives Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, Barbara Lee of California, Diana DeGette of Colorado, and Alma Adams of North Carolina.
According to the statement receive by PANA here, the mission of the U.S. House Democracy Partnership is to promote responsive, effective government and to strengthen democratic institutions by assisting legislatures in emerging democracies.
Central to their work is peer-to-peer cooperation to build technical expertise in partner legislatures to enhance accountability, transparency, legislative independence, access to information, and government oversight.
During their two-day visit in Banjul, Congressional members will meet with members of the National Assembly and learn about Gambian legislative priorities and consult on legislative procedures and structures that enhance representative governance.
They will also meet with President Adama Barrow and members of civil society, non-governmental organizations, Peace Corps Volunteers, and various members of President Barrow’s cabinet.
Before departing, they will pay their respects to Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara by laying a wreath at his grave.
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