The Gambian authorities continue democratic and justice reforms. Economic
recovery is strengthening while inflation is progressively decelerating albeit remaining high.
The 2023 fiscal outturns reflected good revenue performance, but capital spending pressures
weighed on the fiscal balance. Following the adoption of a new foreign exchange policy, the
wedge between the official and parallel market exchange rates has largely closed. Structural
reforms are advancing. The economic outlook is subject to large downside risks, particularly
owing to global geopolitical tensions.