The iconic Santa Maria Pier will be completely renovated, with an investment of €8.9 million financed by the World Bank through the Government of Cape Verde, as part of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project. The works, with a completion deadline of 18 months, are designed to transform the infrastructure into a hub …
As part of the Resilient Tourism and Development of the Blue Economy Project, a contract was signed on Friday, July 18, for the Redevelopment of the São Sebastião Quarter, in the Old Town, a World Heritage Site, more specifically the section linking the Cathedral to the Misericórdia complex on the historic site. The agreement was …
Contract signed for the redevelopment of the São Sebastião neighborhood in Cidade Velha Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …