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OBJECTIVE

The National Security Policy (NSP) aims to establish a people-centered, cohesive, and transparent security framework to protect The Gambia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and citizens, while promoting human security, socio-economic development, and democratic principles.

CONTENT

Specific Objectives:

1. Protect Sovereignty: Safeguard The Gambia’s national borders and territorial integrity.

2. Strengthen Governance: Reform and professionalize the security sector for effective civilian oversight.

3. Promote Human Security: Shift focus from regime-centered security to addressing human-security needs.

4. Socio-Economic Progress: Align security practices with socio-economic development goals.

5. Collaborative Framework: Enhance coordination among security institutions and establish National Joint Operation Centers.

6. Empower Women: Promote gender equality in security sector leadership and decision-making.

7. Global Engagement: Contribute to regional and global peace and security initiatives.

8. Fight Corruption: Promote transparency, accountability, and democratic governance in the security sector.

The National Security Policy (NSP) outlines a comprehensive framework for transforming The Gambia’s security sector to be transparent, people-focused, and responsive to evolving security needs. The policy emphasizes human security, democratic governance, and rule of law while addressing pressing issues like poverty, gender inequality, organized crime, and environmental sustainability. It highlights the importance of reforming security institutions, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and strengthening legislative frameworks for efficient oversight.

The NSP also focuses on fostering regional partnerships, particularly with Senegal, to tackle transnational crimes and secure borders, while leveraging international support for capacity building. Ultimately, it aims to rebuild public trust in the security sector, ensure national cohesion, and align security efforts with broader socio-economic and developmental priorities.