AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLDC Graduation Watch: The IMF says São Tomé and Príncipe’s 2024 graduation from least developed country status hasn’t automatically changed growth trends, with average real GDP growth staying around 2.9% before and after graduation—while warning that past drivers may not keep working at the same pace. Conservation & Jobs: São Tomé and Príncipe is pushing a new conservation model that ties biodiversity protection to sustainable livelihoods, shifting communities away from illegal timber, charcoal and turtle/shark poaching toward lower-impact micro-enterprises. Health Supply Security: Libya has joined the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism via Africa CDC, adding São Tomé and Príncipe to a growing group using collective buying to improve access and affordability of medicines. Political Economy: In Sunday’s parliamentary polls, São Tomé and Príncipe’s main opposition MLSTP won the most seats but fell short of a majority, setting up coalition talks as voters demand action on jobs, public services, water and electricity. Business & Trade Links: Hitachi is reshaping its dealer network across West and Central Africa, expanding Movicortes’ coverage to include São Tomé and Príncipe.
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