‘São Tomé & Príncipe’ Archives
São Tomé & Príncipe: Financial Sector Governance 2012
The banking system in STP has expanded significantly in recent years. The Banco Internacional de São Tomé e Príncipe (BISTP), a subsidiary of the Caixa Geral de Depositos (a Portuguese state-owned bank), is the largest and oldest commercial bank, having benefited from monopoly status until a revision of the Banking Law in 2003. Despite the [...]
São Tomé & Príncipe: Private Sector Governance 2012
The small size of STP and its geographical isolation set natural limits to private sector development; however, cumbersome investment regulations and procedures have all contributed to impeding private sector activity. The private sector in STP is embryonic and mainly composed of microenterprises that focus primarily on trade, construction, and [...]
São Tomé & Príncipe: Economic Cooperation, Regional Integration, & Trade 2012
STP is a member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP), and has observer status in the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). As a member of ECCAS, STP has endorsed the Common External Tariff (CET) agreement, part of ECCAS’ vision (2025), which [...]
São Tomé & Principe 2012: Government Leaders and Key Ministries
The following list includes the key government leaders – the head of state, his/her cabinet and key ministries – of São Tomé & Principe as of April 10, 2012. Pres. Manuel Pinto DA COSTA Prime Min. Patrice Emery TROVOADA Min. of Agriculture, Rural Development, & Fisheries Jose Luis Xavier [...]
Sao Tome and Principe: Mineral Industry Overview
Mining did not play a significant role in Sao Tome e Principe’s economy. The services sector, in particular, tourism, accounted for about 71% of the GDP. In 2009, the real GDP grew by 4% and the per capita GDP was $1,174. Mineral production was limited to clay and volcanic rock, although information was inadequate to make reliable output [...]
Sao Tome and Principe: Economy Overview 2011
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) slowed down in 2009 but picked up timidly in 2010 to an estimated 4.5%. Growth was sustained by foreign aid and the tertiary sector, including tourism, construction and retail. The economy is forecast to expand by 5.0% in 2011 and 6.0% in 2012, supported [...]
Sao Tome and Principe: Key Agricultural Commodity Imports
The following is a list of the top agricultural commodity imports into Sao Tome and Principe in 2007. Rank Product Quantity (in Tons) Value (in Thousands)* Unit Value* (Per Ton) 1 Flour of Wheat 7,594 3,800 500 2 Wine 2,683 2,315 863 3 Soybean oil 1,925 2,274 1,181 4 Sugar Refined 4,784 1,984 415 5 Food Prep [...]
Sao Tome and Principe: Key Agricultural Commodity Exports
The following is a list of the top agricultural commodity exports from Sao Tome and Principe in 2007. Rank Product Quantity (in Tons) Value (in Thousands)* Unit Value* (Per Ton) 1 Cocoa beans 2,018 4,154 2,058 2 Palm oil [...]
Sao Tome and Principe: Top Agricultural Commodity Products in 2008
The following list represents the top twenty agricultural commodity products, in terms of production, in Sao Tome and Principe in 2008, including figures for both value and tonnage. Rank Products Value (in Thousands)* Metric Tons 1 Bananas 4,560 32,000 2 Taro (cocoyam) 2,596 28,000 3 Coconuts 2,532 28,000 4 Cocoa [...]
Airlines Servicing Sao Tome and Principe
The following are some airlines providing service to and in Sao Tome and Principe (according to data from 2001, 2004, and 2007). Air Gabon Air Luxor STP Air Namibia [...]
Urban Populations in Sao Tome and Principe
The following is a list of urban area populations in Sao Tome and Principe. City Population (2001) Guadelupe 1,543 Neves 6,635 Pantufo 1,929 Santana 6,228 Santo António {Santo Antonio} 1,010 [...]
Districts in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe is organized administratively into districts. Sao Tome and Principe, the national capital, is located in the Sao Tome and Principe province. The following table lists each districts, including its capital, physical size, and population, in Sao Tome and Principe. Districts Capital Area (sq. [...]
Registering Property in Sao Tome and Principe
Registering property in Sao Tome and Principe takes approximately 62 days as compared to about 81 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This piece outlines the general technical procedures for registering property in Sao Tome and Principe, according to the Doingbusiness.org database by the World Bank. The procedures listed are based on an [...]
Airports in Sao Tome and Principe
The following table lists airports in Sao Tome and Principe. Airports listed include various types like commercial and local. Note: The information is based on the international airport code system which may not reflect the current operational state of an airport. The status of airports changes, so it is best to confirm specific and [...]
Starting (Registering) a Business in Sao Tome and Principe
Starting a business, or company, in Sao Tome and Principe takes approximately 144 days as compared to about 46 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This piece outlines the general technical procedures for starting a company in Sao Tome and Principe, according to the Doingbusiness.org database by the World Bank. It includes details and [...]
