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IMF Executive Board Completes the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020 Continued efforts to mitigate the heavy toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on São Tomé and Príncipe’s economy remain critical. Program implementation was off to a good start in late 2019, and it will be critical to resume fiscal...
Ministers from Central Africa launch a Call to Action to improve the representation of African cultural and natural heritage on the World Heritage List
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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October 26, 2022
Gathered in Yaoundé (Cameroon) at the invitation of the Government of Cameroon, the ministers and experts in charge of World Heritage from eight countries in Central Africa (Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic...
Coronavirus - São Tomé and Príncipe: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Completes a Virtual Extended Credit Facility First Review Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
African Press Organization
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July 1, 2020
Download logo The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to cause a sharp real economic contraction of 6.5 percent in 2020 and raise large health and social needs; Program performance under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) had a good start, but progress...
IMF Staff Completes a Virtual Extended Credit Facility First Review Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a virtual visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily...
4th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and 25th Lusofonia Festival inaugurated
Macao Government News
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October 28, 2022
MACAU, October 28 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, Municipal Affairs Bureau, TDM -...
The 4th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries builds a theme park of Sino-Portuguese cultural encounter
Macao Government News
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October 12, 2022
MACAU, October 12 - The 4th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the...
Going beyond short-term health solutions in West Africa
UN Volunteers
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April 7, 2025
World Health Day is a reminder that every child deserves access to quality healthcare, nutritious food, and a safe environment to grow and thrive. Championing the health of our future generation are UN Volunteers, Alec Mkwamba and Milamedinar Vaz...
IFTM online tourism training programme for Portuguese-speaking Countries on “Capacity Building for Sustainable Cultural Heritage Management”
Macao Government News
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August 11, 2022
MACAU, August 11 - The Global Centre of Tourism Education and Training of the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) successfully held virtually a training programme on 14 – 15 June 2022 on “Capacity Building for Sustainable Cultural Heritage...
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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November 14, 2019
November 14, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...
WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT: SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE - Almas Jiwani delivered a riveting keynote address at high level conference co-organized by the IMF, Government of Canada and UN at National Assembly in São Tomé & Príncipe
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 19, 2019
SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE, Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High level conference on Africa Women’s Day was held under the leadership of the President of the National Assembly and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This third and final part of a series...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff completes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
African Press Organization
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August 7, 2019
Download logo Significant progress was made in the discussions with the government on the economic policies and reforms that could be supported by a new IMF arrangement; São Tomé and Príncipe’s economy is facing serious challenges and experiencing...
Women’s Economic Empowerment and Financial Inclusion in the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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June 28, 2019
Began drafting a national action plan on women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion. The plan will be discussed at a July 31 high-level conference celebrating African Woman’s Day. A new government took office in December 2018 in São Tomé...
IMF Staff Completes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...
IMF Staff Concludes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
African Press Organization
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April 4, 2019
Download logo São Tomé and Príncipe’s economy is experiencing strong imbalances and slower growth; Reversing large deficit spending of 2018 and implementing comprehensive structural reforms in energy and tourism sectors are needed to unleash the...
U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...
US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...
Angola and Sao Tome discuss cooperation
Angola Press Agency
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February 25, 2019
ANGOLA, February 25 - Luanda, Feb 25 (ANGOP) - The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, met Monday with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Sao Tome and Príncipe, Jorge Bom Jesus, with whom he addressed the strengthening of cooperation...
IMF Staff Concludes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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April 4, 2019
April 4, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...
IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
International Monetary Fund
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January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the...
Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries promotes diverse cultural experiences, building a platform for cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries
Macao Government News
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December 23, 2021
MACAU, December 23 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, the 3rd “Encounter in Macao - Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, organised by the...