The Gambia College adopts ODL policy
COL supported The Gambia College in developing an open and distance learning (ODL) policy and strategic implementation plan. At a five-day workshop in March 2023, the 30 participants included stakeholders from the college, the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) and the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. The Director of Higher Education at MoHERST, Mr Anthony Mendy, emphasised the importance of taking ownership of the policy and pledged support to The Gambia College management in finalising both the ODL policy and the strategy. He noted that the policy should guide the college in providing accessible and inclusive teacher education and professional development opportunities through ODL modalities.