AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoFuel Costs: UNCTAD warns that developing economies are bearing the brunt of the oil shock, with higher fuel prices pushing up transport and business costs. The report offers no Cabo Verde-specific figures, but the pressure is relevant to an economy reliant on imported fuel. Diaspora Investment: A World Bank study of 14 West African countries finds diaspora networks can help attract foreign investment, build trade links and transfer knowledge. Their impact depends on political stability, institutions and government policies. Electricity Access: Cabo Verde ranked seventh in Africa, with 98.4% of its population having access to electricity, according to 2024 World Bank data. Access does not guarantee reliable supply. Energy Storage: West African countries, including Cabo Verde, adopted a regional directive to guide battery storage deployment and support renewable power integration and energy security. Tourism: Adventure Travel Trade Association’s 2026 Cabo Verde programme connected international buyers and media with local suppliers across Santo Antão, São Nicolau and São Vicente, promoting the islands’ hiking and cultural offerings.
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