Edward Saja
Sanneh Minister of Energy has said that the objective of Global Environment Facility
–United Nations Industrial Development Organization (GEF/UNIDO) project is to
develop and promote a market environment that would stimulate investment in
renewable energy based mini-grids for productive uses in the rural areas of The
Gambia.
"It is salient to
mention that no government can single-handedly finance and manage the whole
energy sector without the direct involvement of the other key stakeholders,
particularly the private sector," said the energy minister.
Minister Sanneh was
speaking recently at a ceremony of a five-day training of trainers on renewable
energy expert held at Gambia Technical Training Institute premises organized by
Global Environment Facility –United Nations Industrial Development Organization
(GEF/UNIDO) 4 project in
The Gambia.
According to him, Ministry
of Energy is working closely with relevant stakeholders to review the list of
renewable energy components that would benefit from zero tax on importation.
