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Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe : Request for a 40-month Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: October 29, 2019 Electronic Access: Download PDF. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: São Tomé and Príncipe is a fragile, small island-state,...
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IMF Executive Board Approves New US$18.2 Million Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
October 2, 2019 The Extended Credit Facility arrangement aims to support São Tomé and Príncipe’s economic and structural reforms. Structural reforms should help mobilize revenue, enhance control over public spending, reduce contingent liabilities...
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IMF Staff Concludes Visit to São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
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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
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...
Angola, Sao Tome and Principe review cooperation
ANGOLA, August 23 - Luanda- Angolan president João Lourenço Friday in Luanda met with the Sao Tome Prime Minister, Jorge Bom Jesus, to assess the "historical" relations of cooperation between the two countries., Speaking to the press at the end of...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff completes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
Angola and São Tomé outline strategy for AU Summit
Niamey, ANGOLA, July 8 - Angola’s Foreign Affairs minister, Manuel Augusto, and Saõ Tomé and Prince minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Communities, Elsa Pinto, examined on Saturday in Niamey, Niger, issues concerning the functioning of...
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Women’s Economic Empowerment and Financial Inclusion in the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
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IMF Staff Completes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
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Angola and São Tomé boost cooperation
Luanda, ANGOLA, May 16 - The governments of Angola and São Tome and Prince reaffirmed, last Tuesday, their commitment to boosting cooperation between the two countries. , The issue is contained on a press note from the Foreign Affairs Ministry...
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Angolan foreign minister sends message to São Tome counterpart
Luanda, ANGOLA, May 13 - A letter from Angolan Foreign Affairs minister Manuel Augusto was delivered Monday to his São Tome counterpart, Elsa de Barros Pinto, according to a press release from Foreign Affairs Ministry. , Delivered the letter was...
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The Republic of Sao Tomé and Principe Implements the International Monetary Fund’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System
Download logo The Republic of Sao Tomé and Principe has implemented the recommendations of the IMF’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) by publishing critical data through the National Summary Data Page (NSDP). The page aims to...
The US Coast Guard Cutter THETIS conducts maritime security drills in Sao Tome and Principe
The US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) THETIS conducted a week-long maritime security engagement in Sao Tome and Principe (STP) from March 31 to April 6. During the week, the USCG provided seminars to the STP Coast Guard on boat maintenance, boarding...
IMF Staff Concludes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
Prime Minister of São Tomé ends visit to Angola
Luanda, ANGOLA, February 27 - São Tomé and Príncipe's Prime Minister Jorge Bom Jesus left Angolan on Wednesday afternoon after a 48-hour working visit to strengthen relations of friendship and of cooperation between the two countries., The Sao...
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Angola and Sao Tome discuss cooperation
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...
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IMF Staff Concludes Program Negotiation Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
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IMF Staff Completes Staff Visit Mission for São Tomé and Príncipe
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...
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
July 27, 2018 On July 23, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. GDP growth in 2017 is estimated at about 4 percent,...
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