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THE GAMBIA CIRCULAR ECONOMY DIAGNOSTIC

Executive Summary

• Overview of circular economy opportunities within The Gambia's tourism sector.
• Analysis identifies key implementation barriers and investment needs.
• Detailed assessment of economic viability and policy frameworks.

Introduction

• Diagnostic report on circular economy potential in The Gambia.
• Focus on aligning circular initiatives with tourism sustainability.

The Gambia's Background: Tourism Context

• Tourism accounts for 30% of GDP.
• Sector relies heavily on imported goods and energy-intensive systems.

Circular Economy Gap Analysis

Infrastructure Systems

Materials and Waste

• Report highlights challenges: organic and plastic waste in tourism.
• Current management systems not optimized for circular economy.

Energy

• High dependence on thermal power (56% in 2020).
• Energy costs are a significant barrier for tourists and local businesses.

Water

• Per capita water use is high in the hospitality sector.
• Waste water quality poses health risks (waterborne diseases).

Circular Economy Initiative Shortlisting

• Opportunities:
  • Composting and anaerobic digestion.
  • Energy-efficient water systems and LED lighting.
  • Solar-powered equipment.

Tourism Gap Analysis and Market Sizing

• Hotels and restaurants are the largest sources of waste.
• Investment in green certification is low, only 24% of hotels have energy certifications.

Circular Economy Business Cases

Integrated Waste Management Facility Kanifing

• Project to treat organic waste (food and yard waste).
• NPV: $4.8 million (central scenario).
• Investment needed: $15 million.

Sustainable Tourism Cruise Vessels

• Modernizing cruise vessels to be carbon-neutral.
• NPV: $3.5 million (central scenario).
• Investment needed: $20 million.

Roadmap for Proposed Initiatives

• Timeline for implementation of waste treatment and energy efficiency projects.

Institutional and Regulatory Analysis

• Policy gaps: unclear benefits, lack of incentives.
• Needed reforms: extension of producer responsibility regulations and green procurement policies.

Next Steps

• Collaboration with international partners (World Bank, AfD) to fund circular economy projects.
• Local partnerships to enable community-level implementation.

References and Contact

• Citations include World Bank data, government reports, and NGOs.
• Contact info: Louise Twining-Ward (ltwiningward@worldbank.org)

Key Findings

• Opportunities: Investing in waste management and renewable energy sources yields positive NPV.
• Barriers: Cost of investment (42% for waste), lack of skills (23% for waste), unclear benefits (12% for waste).
• Policies: Green procurement, extended producer responsibility legislation, and support mechanisms to expand circular economy.