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WHAT IS READY-MADE PORTFOLIOS
To encourage investment in São Tomé and Príncipe, ready-made investment portfolios have been created as turnkey solutions for investors. These portfolios present pre-structured, researched, and strategically aligned projects across key sectors of the national economy. Each portfolio includes a comprehensive project plan and, upon request, detailed financial documentation, such as: Revenue Forecasts: Projected income based on market potential and demand analysis. Operating Costs: Breakdown of expected recurring expenses, including labor and logistics. Disaggregated Project Costs: Itemized investment requirements for infrastructure and equipment. Break-even Analysis: Insights into when the project will start generating profit. These portfolios aim to save time and resources for investors while ensuring transparency and clarity, aligning with national development priorities and local realities for impactful investment in a promising emerging market.
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Our proposals include detailed financial information (available upon request) to facilitate your decision-making process.
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A Climate Change Adaptation, Food Security, and Sustainable Economic Growth Project.
ART OF FISHING is an inclusive fisheries modernization project designed to transform São Tomé and Príncipe’s largely artisanal fishing sector into a profitable, innovative, and sustainable blue economy hub.
Overal Goal
Improve food security, incomes, and marine ecosystem sustainability through enhanced artisanal fishing and value addition.
Otcomes
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A modern semi-industrial fishing fleet with the capacity to
safely access offshore fish stocks.
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Increased income for fishermen and young people in the most vulnerable fishing communities.
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Reduced post-harvest losses through sustainable fishing, processing, and catching practices.
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Increased revenue from exports and a transversal improvement in other sectors such as tourism.
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Total Required
USD 5.000.000
Min. per investor
USD 150.000
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A Medical Co-Working Hub Project to Improve Healthcare in São Tomé and Príncipe
CO-HEALTH is a high-impact project that converts an existing colonial infrastructure and botanical garden into an advanced, financially sustainable health and research center, combining modern healthcare services with pharmaceutical research to strengthen healthcare delivery in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Overal Goal
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Improve health outcomes, reduce public health expenditure, and promote sustainable health innovation in São Tomé and Príncipe through strengthened local healthcare capacity and responsible use of biodiversity.
Otcomes
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São Tomé and Príncipe has an operational, financially sustainable, advanced health and research center that provides quality diagnostic and treatment services locally, reduces medical evacuations abroad, and supports pharmaceutical research based on national biodiversity.
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Total Required
USD 8.000.000
Min. per investor
USD 300.000
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Cocoa Rebirth: Transforming Waste Into Sustainable Beauty
An impact-driven initiative that enhances self-sufficiency and boosts incomes in farming communities by converting agricultural waste into high-value organic beauty products.
Overal Goal
Promote inclusive, circular, and climate-resilient economic development by transforming cocoa waste into high-value, sustainable beauty products.
Outcomes
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Cocoa-producing communities increase incomes and self-sufficiency by making better use of their production.
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Organic waste is reduced by transforming discarded organic cocoa beans into a new line of organic, high-value cosmetic products, including body oils, soaps, scrubs, and skincare creams.
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A cocoa value chain strengthened through a circular economy model that generates new income streams for local communities, particularly women and youth.
Total Required
USD 350.000
Min. per investor
USD 50.000
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A maritime transport project to connect remote coastal communities to the capital.
VIA AZUL is an eco-friendly maritime transport initiative designed to seamlessly connect remote coastal communities with the capital city, improving mobility, inclusion, and sustainable development.
Overal Goal
Improve mobility, economic inclusion, and resilience of remote coastal communities through safe, affordable, and sustainable maritime transport.
Otcomes
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Remote communities with a faster, safer, and more affordable means of transport.
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Links strengthened between remote coastal communities and urban centers to improve access to markets, education, and healthcare.
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Movement of goods and people is facilitated to stimulate local trade and tourism.
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Reliance on road transport and environmental impact is minimized through eco-friendly vessels.
Total Required
USD 180.000
Min. per investor
USD 50.000
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Climate-Resilient Artisanal Salt Production:
A Nature-Based Livelihood Solution.
Sustainable Salt is a project that introduces artisanal and eco-friendly salt production as a sustainable alternative livelihood for coastal populations, by converting natural saline water resources into a renewable source of income.
Overall Goal
Sustainable economic development and ecosystem protection in coastal communities through local salt production.
Outcomes
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Reduced national dependence on imported salt.
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Increased and diversified incomes for coastal households.
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Improved community resilience and cooperative governance.
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Reduced fishing pressure on marine ecosystems.
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Functioning green value chains serving local and export markets.
Total Required
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WHY READY-MADE PORTFOLIO
Benefits for São Tomé and Príncipe:
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Accelerated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI):
Streamlined access to FDI through the presentation of concrete, well-documented projects that align with the country’s economic priorities and development strategy.
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Support for Sustainable Development:
Projects are tailored to address the specific needs of priority sectors—such as agriculture, fisheries, and the blue economy—empowering the nation to play an active role in its sustainable development.
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Improved Socioeconomic Outcomes:
By targeting critical sectors, these investments foster job creation, raise household incomes, and contribute to bridging the gap between poverty and improved quality of life for the population.
Benefits for the Investor:
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Reduced Risk and Faster Returns:
Investors gain access to vetted projects with strong potential for profitability and return on investment.
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Socially Responsible Investment:
In addition to financial gains, investors have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the local economy—tackling challenges such as unemployment and low living standards through inclusive and impactful investment.
