Who We Are
The Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund is a national financing mechanism established to strengthen and transform The Gambia's TVET and higher education ecosystem.
About the THET Fund
The THET Fund mobilizes, manages, and allocates resources to support quality teaching, skills development, innovation, and institutional excellence across public institutions.
We invest in people, institutions, and systems to ensure that all learners—regardless of gender, ability, or background— have access to relevant and high-quality education that leads to meaningful employment and national development.
Our Mandate
The THET Fund exists to:
- 1Improve the quality and relevance of education and training
- 2Promote employability, entrepreneurship, and innovation
- 3Strengthen institutional capacity across TVET and higher education
- 4Support research, digital transformation, and skills for the future
- 5Provide sustainable and equitable financing for the sector
Vision
A resilient, inclusive and globally competitive tertiary and higher education system that transforms lives and drives national development.
Mission
To mobilise, manage and strategically invest resources that strengthen tertiary and higher education institutions, improve teaching and learning, promote research and innovation, enhance workforce readiness and create opportunities for all learners.
THET Fund Leadership
The senior leadership team driving the Fund's strategy, operations, and programmes.
Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou
Executive Director
Kumbale Goode
Director, Infrastructure & Strategic Partnerships
John Bass
Finance Director
Yassin Sagnia
Director, Education Support & Workforce Development
Modou Touray
Programme Director
Core Values
The principles that guide our work and define our commitment to excellence.
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards of quality, professionalism and service in everything we do.
Integrity
We act honestly, ethically and transparently while safeguarding the public resources entrusted to us.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our decisions, performance and stewardship of national resources.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas, technologies and approaches that improve education and accelerate national development.
Inclusion
We promote equitable access to opportunities for all learners, institutions and communities.
Partnership
We recognise that sustainable transformation can only be achieved through collaboration across Government, academia, industry, civil society and development partners.
Impact
We focus on achieving measurable and lasting improvements in tertiary and higher education.
Meet Our Leadership
Learn about the Board of Trustees who provide strategic direction and governance for the THET Fund.
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