Directorate of Tertiary and Higher Education

1. Develop and implement policies, regulations, and guidelines for tertiary and higher education institutions in The Gambia, in alignment with national development goals and international standards.
2. Promote inclusive and equitable access to tertiary and higher education opportunities for all individuals, including marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
3. Coordinate the planning, development, and evaluation of programmes, curricula, and learning outcomes in tertiary and higher education, ensuring their relevance, quality, and alignment with industry demands.
4. Facilitate the establishment, accreditation, and monitoring of tertiary and higher edcucation institutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
5. In collaboration with the Directorate of Science Technology and Innovation, foster partnerships between tertiary institutions, industry, and relevant stakeholders to enhance the employability and entrepreneurship skills of graduates.
6. Coordinate the administration of scholarships and financial assistance programmes to support meritorious and needy students in their pursuit of tertiary education.
7. Monitor and evaluate the performance of tertiary and higher education institutions, assessing their quality, efficiency, and effectiveness, and recommending improvements and interventions.
8. Facilitate the development and implementation of lifelong learning and continuing education programmes to meet the evolving needs of the labour market.
9. Foster international collaborations and partnerships to promote knowledge exchange, mobility programmes, and the recognition of qualifications and certificates in both regional and global context.
10. Support the develop mechanisms for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning and qualifications obtained through non-formal and informal education systems.
11. Facilitate the provision of adequate infrastructure, resources, and facilities to support the delivery of quality and relevant tertiary and higher education programs.
12. Monitor and anticipate emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in tertiary and higher education, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
13. Coordinates the evaluation and authentication of academic credentials (certificates and transcripts).
14. Support the implmentation of the Revolving Student Loan Scheme and Tertiary and Hiogher Education Trust Fund.

1. Develop and implement policies, regulations, and guidelines for tertiary and higher education institutions in The Gambia, in alignment with national development goals and international standards.
2. Promote inclusive and equitable access to tertiary and higher education opportunities for all individuals, including marginalized and disadvantaged groups.
3. Coordinate the planning, development, and evaluation of programmes, curricula, and learning outcomes in tertiary and higher education, ensuring their relevance, quality, and alignment with industry demands.
4. Facilitate the establishment, accreditation, and monitoring of tertiary and higher edcucation institutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
5. In collaboration with the Directorate of Science Technology and Innovation, foster partnerships between tertiary institutions, industry, and relevant stakeholders to enhance the employability and entrepreneurship skills of graduates.
6. Coordinate the administration of scholarships and financial assistance programmes to support meritorious and needy students in their pursuit of tertiary education.
7. Monitor and evaluate the performance of tertiary and higher education institutions, assessing their quality, efficiency, and effectiveness, and recommending improvements and interventions.
8. Facilitate the development and implementation of lifelong learning and continuing education programmes to meet the evolving needs of the labour market.
9. Foster international collaborations and partnerships to promote knowledge exchange, mobility programmes, and the recognition of qualifications and certificates in both regional and global context.
10. Support the develop mechanisms for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning and qualifications obtained through non-formal and informal education systems.
11. Facilitate the provision of adequate infrastructure, resources, and facilities to support the delivery of quality and relevant tertiary and higher education programs.
12. Monitor and anticipate emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies in tertiary and higher education, incorporating innovative approaches to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
13. Coordinates the evaluation and authentication of academic credentials (certificates and transcripts).
14. Support the implmentation of the Revolving Student Loan Scheme and Tertiary and Hiogher Education Trust Fund.

To establish a tertiary and higher education system of reputable (world-class) institutions and centres of excellence that will produce well-educated and skilled citizens with the requisite competencies to lead fulfilled lives and compete nationally and globally.

1. Coordinate the development and implementation of policies and programmes to ensure access, equity, quality and relevance in Tertiary and Higher Education.
2. Facilitate the development and implementation of TVET and life-long learning.
3. Enhance Quality Assurance system in Tertiary and Higher Education.
4. Coordinate the evaluation and assessment of academic credentials (certificates and transcripts).
5. Coordinate the development, review and implementation of relevant curricula in Tertiary and Higher Education Institutions.
6. Participate/ organize workshops, conferences and seminars both within and outside the country.