AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGolden Passport Push: São Tomé and Príncipe is marketing a “golden passport” citizenship-by-investment option, offering citizenship for a $90,000 contribution to a National Transformation Fund plus processing fees, framed as a way to fund education, healthcare, energy and infrastructure amid an energy crisis and weak growth. UNESCO Heritage Milestone: At UNESCO’s Busan session, the World Heritage List added 25 new sites and—crucially for the islands—São Tomé and Príncipe secured its first inscription, a move that can unlock conservation support and boost tourism planning. Diplomatic Ties: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Đurić met São Tomé and Príncipe PM Américo Ramos in Belgrade, highlighting cooperation in education, healthcare, agriculture and digitalization, and noting the country’s participation in Expo 2027. Regional Mobility Pressure: EU action targeting Caribbean citizenship-by-investment schemes could reshape second-citizenship routes used by wealthy Africans, with knock-on implications for how small states position their own programs. Women’s Leadership Recognition: Merck Foundation CEO Dr Rasha Kelej was honoured by ABCD Africa among “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026,” adding to a run of international awards tied to women’s empowerment and healthcare access.
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