The world is witnessing an information technology (IT) or digital revolution that is transforming traditional ways of business and service delivery. IT is becoming a leading enabler in the new economy and through content and distribution it is bringing about efficiency, productivity and employment. It is transforming social service delivery in health, education, culture and environmental management. Web and internet-based exchange of information is fast changing the global landscape and revolutionising trade, governance, business, human rights and the myriad of things that are of concern to governments and citizens.

Yet a gulf is emerging between developed and developing countries with regards to access and use of IT thus creating a new development gap through the so-called digital divide. In response countries like The Gambia seek to transform the digital divide into a digital opportunity and put in place strategies to promote the use of IT to boost efficiencies, productivity and service delivery in all sectors of the economy. The Government of The Gambia realizes the liberating potential of the new information technology for improving overall service delivery, good governance, etc.  Another aspect of this strategy is providing up-to-date information about The Gambia's economy, business and other relevant information through this new medium hence the launching of this website: www.gambia.gm     

As mentioned earlier, the site will give information on The Gambia, its economy, politics, government, business, environment, geography, and other information that Gambians, friends of The Gambia and those with interest in The Gambia will be keen and interested in. Mention will also be made of national policies and programmes in other sectors and sub-sectors.