GYCC – GAMBIA’S GOOD MARKET (GGM)

GYCC – GAMBIA’S GOOD MARKET (GGM)

Venue: GTBank Senegambia Premises Duration: April –August, 2022 (6 Markets)
GYCC-GGM APPLICATION FORM

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) in partnership with the International Trade Center (ITC) through the EU Funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is implementing the third edition of the Gambia’s Good Market (GGM). The GGM is a monthly popup market organized on the first Saturday of every month during the tourist season. The objective of the GGM is centered on the objective of creating a sustainable tourism product, that provides a platform for young Gambian entrepreneurs to sell their products. The Good Market features a variety of made in the Gambia products in the categories of fashion, arts & craft, health & beauty products, accessories, agro processed products and local food. The market highlights an additional display of skills & talent providing entertainment and demonstrative arts featuring cultural & modern dancers, weavers, paintartists, tie-dye and batik etc. To improve the productive capacities of entrepreneurs to access and compete in the domestic and international markets, the GGM will support entrepreneurs with training and capacity building invidious areas.
Benefits
1. Create a platform for MSMEs to exhibit and sell their products.
2. Promote “Made in Gambia Products” at a broad level.
3. Build capacity of Gambian entrepreneurs to be able to compete in the domestic and international markets.
4. Promote sustainable tourism and support product diversification of Gambia’s tourism sector.
5. Promote cross-sectoral linkages & value addition in Agribusiness, Tourism & the creative sector.
6. Enhanced better networking and connectivity amongst youth entrepreneurs.
7. Opportunity to win the best Market vendor Award
8. Exposure to e-commerce and online sales through sell ox
Selection Criteria / Eligibility
1. A Gambian Youth under the ages of 15 – 35 years
2. Evidence of record/bookkeeping
3. Completion of application form prior to the deadline
4. Be able to pay a stall fee of D1500 to cover three (3) Months or D2500 for Six (6) months, However, GYCC will be flexible in the payment requirements for startups
5. Business should be one of these sectors; Agribusiness, creative industry, fashion, and Food sectors
6. Show motivation and commitment to attend all the markets
Required Documents
●       National ID Card/ or Birth certificate
●       Business registration certificate (if any)
●       Sample of product
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Email*
example@example.com
Business Name*
Address*
Year Business was Registered *
Business Sector*
Description of Products and/or Services*
Were you a Beneficiary of The GGM? *
Which of the following trainings have youattended?*

Packaging TrainingCustomer ServicePricing/Book KeepingDigital Literacy
What is your Monthly Sales Estimate (GMD)?*
Do you sell products made in Gambia? *
Is your business a male or females own business?*
Are you a Returnee? *
Why Should We Select You? *
Describe how this GGM will help you now and in the future*
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GYCC – GAMBIA’S GOOD MARKET (GGM)

GYCC-GGM APPLICATION FORM