Tourism

As part of the Mission to Support the Implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project (RTBED), the World Bank team met with members of the government on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for a debriefing and joint analysis of ongoing activities. Present were the Minister for Infrastructure, Spatial Planning and Housing, Vítor Coutinho, …

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From June 2 to 6, 2025, a technical support mission promoted by the World Bank took place in Cape Verde, with the aim of strengthening the implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project (RTBED). The mission marks a strategic moment in the consolidation of joint efforts between the Government of Cape Verde …

Mission reinforces implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project Read More »

The Mayor of Paul, Adilson Silva Fernandes, accompanied by the Councillor for Urbanism and Infrastructure, Keiton Rodrigues, met on Tuesday morning, January 14, with the Coordinator of the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE), Nuno Gomes, and the manager of the Resilient Tourism and Development of the Blue Economy Project, Aguinaldo Marçal. The aim of the …

UGPE e Câmara Municipal do Paul alinham estratégias para impulsionar atividades do Projeto de Turismo no Concelho Read More »

Between December 2 and 6, the World Bank Group carried out a mission to support the implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project (PTRDEA), with a work agenda for the islands of Santiago and São Vicente. The aim of the PTRDEA is to promote sustainable growth in the tourism and blue economy …

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The Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) was represented by environmental and social specialists Neiva Centeio and Ermelinda Tavares Lima at the meeting to present the study for the Rehabilitation and Enhancement of Tarrafal Quay and the surrounding area on July 25. After the consultation phase with the various stakeholders, including fishermen, fishmongers, water sports staff, …

UGPE participates in the meeting to present the project for the rehabilitation and enhancement of Tarrafal Quay and the surrounding area Read More »

A delegation led by the Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, visited Tarrafal de Monte Trigo, in the municipality of Porto Novo – Santo Antão, on July 26, to share with the local community the project to rehabilitate the coastal area of Tarrafal e Monte Trigo and Monte Trigo. During the visit, the coordinator of …

Tarrafal de Monte Trigo seafront to be redeveloped between late 2026 and early 2027- UGPE Read More »

During the last follow-up visit by the Special Projects Management Unit team on June 26, good progress was made with the work. This is a project funded by the Cape Verdean government through the World Bank under the Resilient Tourism and Development of the Blue Economy Project, as part of the program for the rehabilitation …

Canal Bridge rehabilitation works in final phase Read More »

The presentation of the Detailed Safeguarding Plan took place on June 26, in the Old Town Historic Center, during the ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of its elevation to World Heritage status.   The event was presided over by the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Abraão Vicente. Valued at 17,000 escudos and with a …

Detailed Safeguarding Plan for the Old Town presented to the public during the 15th anniversary of its World Heritage Site status Read More »

On Monday, April 1st, the World Bank began a mission to support the implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project in Cape Verde.   In addition to meetings with the main beneficiaries and the UGPE to discuss the status of procurement and implementation of key activities, the team held a briefing with …

World Bank Mission to Cape Verde: Briefing with the National Planning Director Read More »

At the beginning of this month, work began on rehabilitating the trails on Santo Antão in the municipalities of Porto Novo, Paúl and Ribeira Grande, with the aim of boosting tourism on the island. These actions are part of the Resilient Tourism and Development of the Blue Economy Project and the work will last four …

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