Yusupha Keita
GambiapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yusupha Keita is the Country Representative of the International Trade Centre (ITC) in The Gambia. He has been instrumental in advocating for projects that align with the needs of local communities, particularly in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving market access. At the launch of a new initiative aimed at empowering communities for resilient food systems, he expressed gratitude for support from various international partners and emphasized the importance of localizing Sustainable Development Goals.
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Yusupha Keita, ITC Country Representative tasked participants to build their businesses around the needs of customers to enable a fast and business growth.
44 Women empowered to harness new opportunities in tourism, businessGambia· 2026-06-24
ITC Country Director Yusupha Keita described the programme as 'a moment of purpose and partnership.'
Barrow launches $5M WACA Livelihood Programme to empower 4,000 Gambians, restore Kotu streamGambia· 2025-12-24
Yusupha Keita, ITC Country Representative, described the framework as a '360-degree approach that leaves nothing behind' in addressing community challenges.
ITC, partners conclude training to strengthen human security, local development planningGambia· 2025-12-05
Yusupha Keita hailed the initiative as a milestone in The Gambia’s journey towards economic inclusion and gender equality.
ITC validates gender-responsive public procurement policyGambia· 2025-11-14
ITC country representative, Yusupha Keita, emphasised the sector’s global potential and need for collaboration.
Gambia strengthens creative industries through EU supportGambia· 2025-09-24
Yusupha Keita, country rep at ITC, pointed out that their focus in aligning policy reforms with practical implementation.
‘Made in The Gambia’: Stakeholders unite to boost tourism, creative industriesGambia· 2025-09-18
Mr Yusupha Keita, Country Director of the ITC, expressed confidence that the participants had immersed themselves in understanding the business of art.
ITC hosts capacity building programme for emerging Gambian artistesGambia· 2025-08-22Yusupha Keita, Country rep of the International Trade Centre, acknowledged that the project speaks directly to the needs and aspirations of our communities.
WFP, ITC joint project seeks to transform local food systems in FonisGambia· 2025-07-31
