Business in São Tomé and Príncipe

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Syllabus of the Subject: Foreign Trade and Business in São Tomé and Príncipe (Course, Master).

  1. Introduction to the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (Central Africa)
  2. Santomean Economy
  3. International Trade of São Tomé
  4. Business Opportunities in São Tomé and Príncipe
  5. Access to the Santomean market
  6. Business Plan for São Tomé and Príncipe

The purposes of the Subject “Foreign Trade and Business in São Tomé and Príncipe” are the following:

  1. To learn to do business in São Tomé and Príncipe
  2. To know the business opportunities in São Tomé and Príncipe
  3. To know the Santomean Trade Agreements
  4. To analyse the trade relationships of São Tomé and Príncipe with the country of the student
  5. To learn how to develop a business plan for São Tomé and Príncipe

The Subject “Doing Business in São Tomé and Príncipe” is part of the following Online Higher Education Programs taught by EENI:
  1. Doctorates: African Business, Global Trade
  2. Masters: Business in Africa, Transport in Africa, International Business, Foreign Trade, International Transport
  3. Course: Business in Central Africa

Students, Online Master in International Business

The course materials are available in Master in International Business in English or Study, Master in International Business in French São Tomé Master Course: Portuguese São Tomé e Príncipe Study Master Doctorate Business in Spanish Santo Tome.

Credits of the Subject “Foreign Trade and Business in São Tomé and Príncipe”: 0.5 ECTS Credits

Example of the Online Subject - Doing Business in São Tomé and Príncipe:
Master Course: Business in São Tomé and Príncipe





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Description of the Subject (Doing Business in São Tomé and Príncipe).

  1. São Tomé and Príncipe is an African insular country
  2. Neighbouring countries (by sea): Gabon, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea
  3. Santomean Population: 212,000 people
    1. Bantu
  4. Capital of São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé (137,500 people)
  5. Literacy rate in São Tomé and Príncipe: 70%
  6. The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese
  7. Santomean Area: 1,000 square kilometres
  8. Government of São Tomé and Príncipe: Republic. Multiparty Democracy
  9. Santomean Climate: tropical
  10. Independence of São Tomé and Príncipe: 1975 (Portugal)

More information about São Tomé and Príncipe (EENI Business School African Portal).

Africa: Foreign Trade and Business (Master)

Religions in São Tomé and Príncipe

  1. 80% of Santomean population is Christian (Catholicism)
  2. African Traditional Religions

São Tomé and Príncipe belongs to the Central African Economic Area (African Civilisation).

Economy of São Tomé and Príncipe:

São Tomé and Príncipe: A “tourist country” and a cocoa exporter.

  1. Tourism and agriculture represent the largest export sectors of São Tomé and Príncipe
  2. The Government has created new incentives for the promotion of the free trade zones
  3. GDP growth in São Tomé and Príncipe: 4% (middle-income country)
    1. 20% agriculture and forestry
    2. 19% industrial sector
    3. 61% services
  4. Inflation of São Tomé and Príncipe: 7.9
  5. Unemployment in São Tomé and Príncipe: 55%
  6. National Currency: Dobras (STD)
  7. Cash Crops in São Tomé and Príncipe: Cocoa, coffee, coconut, and pepper
  8. Top export product of São Tomé and Príncipe: cocoa (95% of the total exports)
  9. Top trading partners of São Tomé and Príncipe: The European Union (60% with Portugal) and Angola
  10. Trade with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS): only 2% of the total trade of São Tomé and Príncipe
  11. Potential sectors: tourism, energy, petrol, construction, finances, telecommunications, health, and education
  12. Political stability
  13. Lack physical infrastructure
  14. Weak judicial system
  15. The industry  of São Tomé and Príncipe is limited to the export agricultural product transformation (90% of the export earnings are derived from cocoa monocultures)
  16. Other exports: Copra, palm kernel, and coffee
  17. The State plantations occupy 80% of the crop area of Santo Tomé.
  18. São Tomé and Príncipe is a flag of convenience

The entry into force of the Agreement on Economic Cooperation between São Tomé and Príncipe and Portugal is one of the measures announced by the Central Bank of São Tomé.

São Tomé and Príncipe has preferential access to:

  1. Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
  2. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
  3. Africa-European Union Strategic Partnership (Cotonou Agreement)

Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)

São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of:

  1. African Development Bank
  2. New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)
  3. Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
  4. African Union (AU)
  5. Afro-Arab Cooperation - Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)
  6. Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries
  7. Africa-South America Summit (ASA)
  8. World Bank (WB)
  9. United Nations (UN)
  10. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  11. World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Business São Tomé e Príncipe



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