Study aims to assess crèche facilities in HE institutions

The Gambia’s Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has launched a project that focuses on the study of crèche facilities in higher education institutions, writes Adama Jallow for The Point.

Launched on Friday 30 August at the ministry’s conference hall, the project under the World Bank-supported RISE project, is aimed at assessing crèche facilities within tertiary and higher education institutions in the Gambia.

The findings of the study, according to officials, will guide policy decisions aimed at increasing the enrolment and retention of girls and women by supporting nursing mothers in their academic and professional pursuits. The project aims to increase the enrolment and retention of females within the tertiary and higher education institutions.
Full report on The Point site