Denzel was asked to recommend what the World Bank might do within the context of current lending to help the Government improve conditions in the water and electricity sectors. He analyzed the financial and operational conditions of NAWEC, GAMTEL and GAMCEL, and analyzed the legal, regulatory and contractual framework within which these companies operate. He also assessed the technical capacity and effectiveness of the Gambia Divestiture Agency (GDA), and recommended options for future World Bank lending to GDA to strengthen the divestiture program.