The mid-term review mission for the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project took place from March 4 to 13, featuring technical visits and meetings on the islands of Santiago, Sal, São Vicente, and Santo Antão. Coordinated with the World Bank team, the mission aimed to support national authorities in assessing the project’s current status, …
Today, February 24, the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) formalized the contractual agreement for the construction of the Passenger Maritime Terminal in Praia (Santiago), as part of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project in Cape Verde. The contract will have a 12-month execution period, marking the beginning of a strategic infrastructure for the …
The Coordinator of the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE), Nuno Gomes, accompanied by the manager of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project, Vladimir Fonseca, made a technical visit on February 11 to the redevelopment works on the Catedral–Misericórdia section, in Cidade Velha, as part of the Urban and Environmental Redevelopment Project, financed by …
UGPE monitors redevelopment works on the Catedral–Misericórdia section in Cidade Velha Read More »
The 3rd Ordinary Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project was held, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Olavo Correia. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Transport, José Luís Sá Nogueira, the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, Augusto Veiga, and, …
On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 24, the Special Projects Management Unit (UGPE) welcomed the World Bank’s new Co-Task Team Leader (Co-TTL) for the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project, Özgül Calicioglu, Senior Environmental Engineer. The purpose of the visit was to allow the new Co-TTL to meet the project team and learn about …
The Coordinator of the Special Projects Management Unit, Nuno Gomes, accompanied by the Manager of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project, Vladimir Fonseca, welcomed, on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, the Mayor of Paúl, Adilson Fernandes, and the Councilor responsible for Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Use, Kleiton Rodrigues. At the …
UGPE and Paúl City Council assess the status of trail rehabilitation works Read More »
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, …
Government and World Bank assess progress and challenges of RTBED Project Read More »
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 …