AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater & Sanitation Progress: UN-Water says São Tomé and Príncipe has made notable gains under SDG 6, with basic water access rising to about 80% in 2015, while safely managed water reaches 37% and safely managed sanitation 35%, plus a 21% jump in basic hygiene services coverage since 2015. Heritage & Tourism Potential: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee concluded in Busan with renewed focus on inclusive protection; São Tomé and Príncipe’s plantation “rocas” were highlighted as living heritage tied to forced labour, and investors are showing interest in turning the largely abandoned estates into tourism assets. Aviation & Connectivity: A new Atlantic Council report warns Africa’s aviation market remains costly and poorly connected—despite 18% of the world’s population, the continent accounts for just 2% of global air traffic—hurting trade and jobs, including routes to São Tomé and Príncipe. Regional Trade & Mobility Talks: The Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2027 launched in Accra, pushing a “borderless Africa” agenda around free movement, seamless payments and more trade, with registration set to open Sept. 7, 2026. Energy Exploration Watch: Petrobras has moved to negotiate four offshore exploration blocks in Ghana and notes it already holds exploration interests in São Tomé and Príncipe, signaling continued regional upstream focus.
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