The Gambian leader, President Jammeh, has recognised the resilience and growth of the Gambian economy in the past twelve months despite colossal challenges. Addressing the nation during the state opening of the National Assembly, he said: “This demonstrates the soundness of the macro-economic policies we pursue and our strict adherence to spending within limits of the budget. With that objective, the 2015 budget reflects the clear need to contain the challenges posed by the debt burden and steer the budget towards long-term fiscal sustainability.