We deliver leadership that truly serves the public through transparent institutions and fair resource distribution.
We aim to build a nation where every citizen, regardless of background, enjoys an equal opportunity to thrive.
We are committed to a new era of clean governance, where public office is a privilege and an honor, not a means for private gain
Amadou Jaiteh is a distinguished Gambian diplomat and international lawyer who served as the Legal Adviser at the Permanent Mission of The Gambia to the United Nations in New York from 2016 to 2025. Throughout his tenure, he played a central role in shaping the country’s engagement with the international community, leading landmark initiatives in climate justice, peacebuilding, and human rights.
Returning home at a critical juncture, Mr. Jaiteh founded Project P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S. to answer the national yearning for bold, people-centered leadership. His mission is to dismantle systemic inefficiency and build a nation anchored on transparency, accountability, and innovation.
Founder & Leader
Join the movement anchored on transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and innovation, where every citizen enjoys equal opportunity to thrive.
We will revive and enact a new constitution that entrench term limits, checks and balances, and fundamental rights to guard against the abuse of power. Our government exists to serve the people, not itself.
To empower youth, women, and marginalized communities through sustainable economic growth rooted in innovation and agriculture
To build a nation anchored on transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and innovation.
Promoting national self-reliance so Gambia produces what it consumes
Establishing an Independent Anti-Corruption Commission with full power to investigate and prosecute from day one.
Reducing government ministries from 20 to 8 lean offices to redirect savings into health and education.
Implementing a "One Village, One Doctor" policy and creating an autonomous health authority free from political control.
Overhauling the curriculum to focus on 21st-century skills, civic education, and entrepreneurship.
Replacing partisan councils with community-led Village Development Committees (VDCs).
Professionalizing the security sector through merit-based recruitment and community policing.
PROGRESS will usher in a new era of clean, efficient governance. We recognize
that government exists to serve the people, not itself. One of our first steps will
be to streamline the structures of government for maximum efficiency and
minimum waste. The current bloated cabinet of 20 ministries will be consolidated into 8 lean, functional ministries. Overlapping portfolios will be merged to eliminate duplication of roles and cut down on bureaucratic red tape. Certain ministries that are not essential for cabinet-level oversight will be downgraded to directorates run by competent technocrats, reporting to the relevant ministries.
Additionally, the Vice-President’s role will be merged with other ministerial
portfolios. By reducing the size of government, we will not only save public funds but also improve coordination and service delivery. A leaner government is a smarter, more responsive government, one that spends money on public needs instead of maintaining unnecessary offices.
Investing in our people is the cornerstone of national development. PROGRESS’s social agenda will build human capital, promote equality, and strengthen the fabric of our society. Central to this is a radical transformation of our education system. Education is the great equalizer and the engine of social progress, yet in its current state it is not equipping our youth to thrive. We will institute a comprehensive reform from basic schooling to higher education and vocational training. First and foremost, we affirm that every Gambian child has the right to quality education.
FREE AND COMPULSORY QUALITY EDICATION: To realize that, we will make education free and compulsory from Grade 1 through Grade 12, ensuring no child is left behind due to inability to pay or lack of access. But access is only the beginning; we must also revolutionize what and how we teach. Under PROGRESS, the curriculum will be redesigned to meet the needs of the 21st century and to reflect our national values.
Our economic vision centers on making The Gambia self-reliant and prosperous through the intelligent use of our unique resources. The Gambia may not boast oil fields or diamond mines, but we refuse to accept that as a fate of poverty. We will define and harness our own “natural resources” — those assets that, if managed wisely, can drive our progress. These include our durable land, our river and ocean coastline, our strategic location, and above all, our people.
The Gambia’s fertile soil, spanning the banks of a great river and an 80-kilometer Atlantic coastline, holds untapped potential for agriculture, aquaculture, trade, and renewable energy. Even more importantly, our youthful population is a vast reservoir of talent, creativity, and energy. Under a PROGRESS government, we will invest heavily in this human capital so that Gambians have the education and skills to innovate and excel. By leveraging technology and forming strategic partnerships, we will modernize agriculture and fisheries, turning these sectors into engines of growth.
Peace and security are essential prerequisites for everything else in this manifesto. Without stability, our plans for prosperity and social progress cannot take root. PROGRESS is committed to ensuring that Gambians live in a safe and secure environment under the protection of disciplined, professional security forces. We will reform our security sector, including the military, police, and intelligence services to uphold professionalism, patriotism, and respect for human rights. Recruitment into the armed forces and police will be strictly merit-based and reflective of the nation’s diversity, eliminating favoritism or political influence in the ranks. We will improve training at all levels, from basic instruction to advanced tactical and leadership courses, so that our soldiers and officers are well-prepared to handle modern security challenges. Better pay and living conditions for service members will also be a priority, because those who risk their lives for the nation deserve decent living standards and should not be driven to corruption or side jobs to make ends meet.
The foundation of our movement for national transformation
We believe in Equitable Prosperity, a nation where every citizen has an equal opportunity to thrive.
We stand for National Renewal, reviving our democracy and restoring integrity to public service.
We promote Citizen Ownership, putting power back into the hands of communities through VDCs.
We drive Sustainable Growth, rooted in innovation and national self-reliance.
We fight for Social Equity, ensuring the fair distribution of resources for all regions.
We ensure Human Security, protecting the lives, rights, and dignity of every Gambian.
Join a growing community of over 5,000 active members committed to national development. We are working across 50+ communities to foster unity, national identity, and collective progress.
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