The Gambia hosted the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation (OIC) in early May 2024—the second largest intergovernmental
organization in the world. Economic recovery is strengthening, while inflation has
trended down, albeit slowly. Despite strong revenue collection efforts, the fiscal outcome
for 2024H1 was weighed down by the costs of hosting the OIC Summit and emergency
support to the National Water and Electricity Corporation (NAWEC). The foreign
exchange market continues to function smoothly, and foreign reserves remain at a
comfortable level. Structural reforms are advancing. The economic outlook is subject to
large downside risks, particularly owing to global geopolitical tensions.