Pierre Gomez

Pierre Gomez

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Prof. Pierre Gomez is the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in The Gambia. He has been instrumental in advocating for gender equity in higher education, emphasizing the need for strategic initiatives to enhance female participation in tertiary education and leadership roles. Under his leadership, the Ministry has developed the first-ever National Gender Strategy aimed at addressing the barriers faced by women in accessing higher education, particularly in STEM fields.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
72,426
Power
54$
Sentiment
8.14
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Gambia 7 8.14 2.14% +40% 2,416,668 72,426 $1,800 54$
Totals 7 2,416,668 72,426 $1,800 54$
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Recent Mentions

Gambia Gambia: Professor Pierre Gomez described the initiative as a significant step toward building a resilient and sustainable healthcare system capable of meeting the country’s growing health demands. 9

The Point (Gambia): MoHERST launches nursing capacity initiative to tackle health workforce gaps

Gambia Gambia: Higher Education Minister Professor Pierre Gomez admitted that students are owed stipends for May, June and July. 7

The Point (Gambia): Gov’t sets aside D50M for overseas student stipends – Minister Gomez

Gambia Gambia: Professor Pierre Gomez described the policy as a transformative initiative that will safeguard the rights and welfare of interns. 9

The Point (Gambia): Gambia moves to protect interns with landmark national policy

Gambia Gambia: Professor Pierre Gomez described the initiative as a major milestone in strengthening skills development and advancing national human capital development. 9

The Point (Gambia): Gambia unveils $13M plan to transform TVET training

Gambia Gambia: Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Prof. Pierre Gomez, reaffirmed government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that no Gambian student is denied higher or tertiary education because of financial hardship. 9

The Point (Gambia): New era for higher education financing begins, say SRLS Board Chair

Gambia Gambia: Professor Pierre Gomez reminded that the coming of AIMS into The Gambia is not simply the establishment of a satellite campus, but the opening of a gateway for Gambian students, researchers, and educators. 8

The Point (Gambia): African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Banjul satellite campus launched

Gambia Gambia: Minister Pierre Gomez acknowledged that demand for scholarships has outgrown supply. 7

The Point (Gambia): On D40M for student loans – a bold step that must be guarded!

Gambia Gambia: Minister Pierre Gomez reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to tertiary and higher education through the Students Revolving Loan Scheme. 8

The Point (Gambia): Gov’t commits D40M to student revolving loan scheme

Gambia Gambia: Professor Gomez is recognized for his dedication to public service and educational excellence. 9

The Point (Gambia): MOHERST congratulates Prof. Gomez on 2026 Heroes Awards