AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Resilience: São Tomé and Príncipe has been added to the World Bank’s Country Climate and Development Reports, which offer roadmaps for resilient, low-carbon growth. The Bank warns that drought and extreme rainfall can threaten food production, energy, infrastructure and jobs, and urges countries to make resilience part of development planning. Trade Facilitation: A regional workshop is promoting digital port systems to speed cargo clearance and reduce bureaucracy across West and Central Africa, strengthening the trade infrastructure São Tomé and Príncipe relies on. Customs Cooperation: Customs officials from 24 African countries are working to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement against illicit trade, with the World Customs Organization urging administrations to focus on practical results and protect legitimate commerce. Portugal Residency Rules: São Tomé and Príncipe nationals remain eligible to seek Portuguese citizenship after seven years of residence under Portugal’s revised rules, compared with 10 years for many non-EU, non-Portuguese-speaking nationals.
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