AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFintech for daily life in São Tomé and Príncipe: A new deep-dive looks at how digital finance can help a small, import-dependent island economy with high transaction costs—less about chasing “unicorn” startups and more about practical tools for tourism, agriculture, fisheries, trade, and public services. Golden visas under pressure: A report on growing interest in moving abroad explains how “golden visa” and citizenship-by-investment programs are being scaled back in some places due to gentrification, tax evasion, and money-laundering concerns—while many alternatives still exist across dozens of countries. Energy policy shifts amid the Iran war: An IEA-linked roundup says 113 countries (plus the EU Commission) have adopted measures to cushion rising energy costs, including tax cuts, fuel subsidies, price caps, and conservation steps. Sea protection via local tech and patrols (Cabo Verde): The “Guardians of the Sea” program marks 10 years with 190 volunteer fishers reporting illegal activity and marine megafauna sightings, using on-the-water monitoring to support long-term sustainable fisheries. Lusophone diplomacy and Brazil’s Africa ties: A foreign-policy analysis highlights how Brazil’s Portuguese-language and technical cooperation links with PALOP countries help it expand influence through “autonomy through diversification.”
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