AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFinancial Governance: The Neves Licensing Authority Sao Tome and Principe story digs into why modern finance separates licensing from supervision, registration, and regulation—so firms know who does what across borders. Geopolitics & Tech Influence: Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russia is expanding “Russian Houses” across Africa, including plans for São Tomé and Príncipe, using cultural and educational centers to shape youth opinion and recruit support. Currency Watch: A new roundup flags São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra among Africa’s weakest currencies against the US dollar, pointing to import dependence and wider economic pressures. Ocean Protection: West African states are pushing to include the Eastern Atlantic in the first wave of marine protected areas under a high-seas treaty, with a key corridor running down to São Tomé and Príncipe. Higher Education Links: The 35th AULP annual meeting in Macao highlighted cooperation with Portuguese-speaking universities, including São Tomé and Príncipe, through exchanges and research partnerships. Health Tech & IP: PATAM and TWN filed a third-party observation at ARIPO challenging a Gilead patent application on HIV compounds, arguing novelty and inventive step issues could affect access across ARIPO states.
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