Stake in the Nation Forum (SNF

In September 2017, the President of The Gambia declared that a SNF would be held annually in The Gambia. The SNF is a practical mechanism for diaspora engagement in policy development. The SNFs combine high-level plenary sessions with thematic workshops. They bring together Gambians from diverse socio-economic and political backgrounds, and engage diaspora members from across the world in substantive policy discourse. While the annual SNF may appear similar to other diaspora forums, its distinguishing feature is its institutionalised regularity and high-level support, with the president or delegated cabinet minister speaking at each edition. 18 More than 700 participants from government, the
private sector, civil society and the diaspora attended the 2024 edition of the SNF.