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CAPE VERDE VISION

"We want to build a country open to the world, with a strong and dynamic production system, grounded in recognition of the worth of its human capital, technological capabilities, and its culture.
We want a united, democratic, open, and tolerant society based on solidarity, peace and social justice.We want to build a country with a sustainable human development and a balanced regional development anchored in an advanced environmental awareness and a well-developed ecological conscience."

"Queremos um país aberto ao mundo, com um sistema produtivo forte e dinâmico, assente na valorização do seu capital humano, capacitação tecnológica e na sua cultura. Queremos uma sociedade solidária, de paz e justiça social, democrática, aberta e tolerante. Juntos, queremos construir um país dotado de um desenvolvimento humano durável, com um desenvolvimento regional equilibrado, sentido estético e ambiental, baseado numa consciência ecológica desenvolvida."


 E-Government in CAPE VERDE: A success story

Global CompetitivenessAs outlined in the Information Society Strategic Program, electronic government is one of the pillars of the development of the Information Society in Cape Verde. The transformation of Cape Verde implies winning the battle of competitiveness and the modernization of the economy and the society. The Communication and Information Technologies (ICT’s) are a factor of Cape Verde’s active insertion in the global economy, helping to breakdown the barriers of our island condition so that the country may be tuned with the world, accompanying the major changes, and participate in the evolution of know-how and knowledge, be close to the centers of decision-making, detect opportunities and put them to the service of Cape Verde’s own development. The government’s bet on electronic governance is an imperative to improve the efficiency of the State, public administration, both central and local, thus strengthening the Rule of Law, since the information technologies help to promote transparency, accountability and democracy. A recent case study “Small States, Smart Solutions” just released by the World Bank during the Spring Meetings shows how Cape Verde has managed to overcome, through information and communication technologies, the handicaps of it size and isolation and reduce the costs and increase the effectiveness of public goods and services, and how to reduce the costs of connectivity with the rest of the world.

Copies of the book may be purchased by clicking on the link below.
Purchase copies of this book

Posted by Admin on Monday, May 05 @ 16:48:35 EDT (35 reads)
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 Creating a Business in One Day

Business & InvestmentCreating a Business in One Day - Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness.
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To access the portal PORTON DI NOS ILHA, go to
www.portondinosilha.cv

Posted by Admin on Friday, April 25 @ 08:42:50 EDT (46 reads)
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 EUA e perdão da dívida a Cabo Verde

EconomyEUA e perdão da dívida a Cabo Verde: Comunicado de imprensa do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros, Cooperação e Communidades relativo à decisão da Câmara de Representantes do Congresso dos Estados Unidos, de aprovação de um projecto de lei que apresenta os países elegíveis ao perdão da dívida pelo Governo Americano e por Instituições Financeiras Internacionais.

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Posted by Admin on Monday, April 21 @ 14:42:36 EDT (61 reads)
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 Rating the Economy of Cape Verde

Business & InvestmentFitch 2005 Report on Cape Verde

Posted by admin on Tuesday, August 29 @ 19:52:26 EDT (1111 reads)
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 Cape Verde Rising Star

Business & InvestmentClick Here

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 Cape Verdean Settler in Seattle

Community and Emigrationjosedosanjos writes "This article talks about the frist black settler in Seattle, Washington - who happened to be Cape Verdean.
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 The Public of Iceland and the Solution to Its Problems

Democracythorsteinn writes "To read this article Please Click Here "

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 Determinants of Emigrant Deposits in Cape Verde

Community and EmigrationOver the last decade, emigrant deposits have provided a substancial source of foreign exchange to the Cape Verdean economy and have been vital in maintaining the fixed exchange rate.
This paper eleborated by IMF, studies the long run determinants of emigrant deposits with respect to risk, wealth and return variables

Emigrant Deposits in Cape Verde


Posted by admin on Friday, December 09 @ 17:00:58 EST (1384 reads)
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 Financial Sector in Cape Verde

EconomyThe level of financial intermediation in Cape Verde is relatively high. Improving confidence in the exchange rate, development of the banking sector, as well as several measures to strenghten the financial sectorshould support growth and deepening of the sector and contribute to Cape Verde's economic development.

To see this analysis of IMF on the financial sector in Cape Verde: Institutions, Oversight, Risks, and Vulnerabilities CLICK HERE


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 Fitch affirms Cabo Verde's B+ Rating

Business & InvestmentLondon, November 8 2005- Fitch Ratings, the international rating agency, has today affirmed the Long-term foreign currency rating of Cape Verde at ‘B+’. The Long-term local currency rating is also affirmed, at ‘BB-’. The Outlook on both ratings is Stable, and the country ceiling is affirmed at ‘B+’. The “B+” long term foreign currency rating of Cape Verde is underpinned by the progress achieved by the country in reforming its economy, reducing its fiscal imbalances and its public external debt, and replenishing its international reserves. It is also supported by the political stability of the country, which is key in attracting large FDI inflows and developing a flourishing tourism industry. The ratings, however, also take into account Cape Verde‘s structurally large current account deficit and its relatively high level of external indebtedness.

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 Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2005

DemocracyReporters Without Borders compiled this Index of 167 countries by asking its partner organizations (14 freedom of expression groups from around the world) and its network of 130 correspondents, as well as journalists, researchers, legal experts and human rights activists, to answer 50 questions designed to assess a country’s level of press freedom.

The Index contradicts the frequent argument by leaders of poor and repressive countries that economic development is a vital precondition for democracy and respect for human rights. The top of the Index is heavily dominated by rich countries, but several very poor ones are among the top 60, such as Benin (25th), Namibia (25th), Cape Verde (29th), South Africa (31th), Mauritius (34th), Mali (37th), Bolivia (45th), Mozambique (49th), Mongolia (53rd), Niger (57th) and East Timor (58th).and rank better than some developed countries: France (30th), Australia (31th), USA (44th), Brazil (63th)

To see the 2005 report in english CLICK HERE

Para ver o relatorio em espanhol CLICK HERE


Posted by admin on Monday, October 24 @ 11:03:03 EDT (1636 reads)
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 Attitudes em relaçao a qualidade da democracia em Cabo Verde

DemocracyAfrobarometer reports the results of National sample surveys on the attitudes of citizens in selected African countries towars democracy, markets, civil society and other aspects of development. The Afrobarometer is a collaborative enterprise of Muchigan State University (MSU), the Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA) and the Center for Democratic Development (CDD, Ghana).

To see the 2005 survey on Cabo Verde CLICK HERE

To see a compendium of comparative results from a 15-country survey 2004 CLICK HERE


Posted by admin on Thursday, October 20 @ 09:47:34 EDT (1671 reads)
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  Cape Verde Among ''Hot Spots'' for Biodiversity

TourismCape Verde’s biodiversity is of global importance as it includes many endemic species of plants, birds, insects, as well as marine species. Its beaches provide important nesting sites and feeding grounds for endangered marine turtles, and breeding humpback whales that are frequently seen around Boa Vista and Sal, Boa Vista’s northern neighbour. Approximately 3,000 loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) nest in Boa Vista and Sal annually making these areas the second most important nesting site in the entire Atlantic Ocean.CLICK HEREto see the stoty

Scientists have developed a list of 10 "hot spots" that they say should be protected right away because of the unique organisms they harbor. The list was based on a study of the range of endemic species (those found only in certain areas) that are at risk because of impacts from human activities. Cape Verde figures on this top 10 list of "Hot Spots" for Coral Biodiversity. have always been good. South Africa


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  Investor's Guide to Cape Verde

Business & InvestmentA complete guide to investing in Cape Verde including step-by-step procedures and formalities.

To download full PDF document, click Click Here


Posted by admin on Monday, October 17 @ 17:35:11 EDT (2852 reads)
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 Invest in Cape Verde: Basic Information to become an External Investor in Cape Verde

Business & InvestmentIf you want to invest in Cape Verde and have the status of External Investor the following information may be useful
Please note that the status of external investor depend on the origine of your investment (foreign currency) and not your nationality. This means that a Capeverdean emigrant can have the status of External Investor

Posted by admin on Saturday, October 15 @ 16:34:42 EDT (4009 reads)
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Tuesday, October 18
· Tourism, AGOA to lead economic development in Cape Verde
· The Emerging Challenges Facing CAPE VERDE
· VISION, NATIONAL STRATEGY AND STRATEGIC OPTIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OF CAPE VERDE
· Cape Verde: An African Exception
Monday, October 17
· Cape Verde Among ''Hot Spots'' for Biodiversity
· Final Approval of the AGOA Textiles/Apparels Visa Submission for Cape Verde<
· Cape Verde: Towards the End of Emigration?
· PROJECT BRIEFING BOOK FOR AFRICA AIR CARGO TRANSPORT ROUNDTABLE
· Business Opportunities in Cape Verde
· A PROFILE OF FISHERIES OF CAPE VERDE
· Cape Verde Summary Country Guide
· Cabo Verde External Investment Law (Dec 1993)
· Industrial Statute Law
· Investor's Guide to Cape Verde
· Tourism Utility Law
· Sal International Airport: An Overview
· CV Foreign Investment Code
· A Importância Histórica da Cidade Velha
· Ciclos Históricos de Inserção e Marginalização de Cabo Verde
· Transforming Cabo Verde
· Cape Verde Economy Policies
· Legal requests to do business in Cape Verde
· Information on import license procedures
· List of laws and legal acts
· Policies affecting trade in services
· Internal policies affecting foreign trade in goods
· Export regulation in Cape Verde
· Investment Climate in Cape Verde
· DEMOCRACIA E DIREITOS HUMANOS EM CABO VERDE
· The Financial Sector in Cape Verde
· Cape Verde’s Financial System
· PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
· International Financial Institutions
· Regulation of International Financial Institutions
· Notas Finais do Sr. Primeiro Ministro no Forum Nacional
Sunday, October 16
· The Cabo Verde's national transformation strategy
· Opportunities for Fellowships
· DEMOCRACY, MARKET REFORM, AND SOCIAL PEACE IN CAPE VERDE
· FITCH ASSIGNS ‘B+’ RATING TO CAPE VERDE
· Permanent Residency for Retired Foreign Citizens
· Condiçoes de vida das familias caboverdianas
· EMIGRANTS’ REMITTANCES AND DUTCH DISEASE
· Cape Verde meets international standards for aviation safety
· CABO VERDE CHRONOLOGICAL REFERENCES
· First Water Storage Dam in Cabo Verde
· Why Cape Verde Should Take a New Approach to Creating Prosperity
· Cape Verde Formally Begins Participation in the IMF's GDDS System
· O orçamento do Estado para 2005
· Tourism Industry: Country Facts
Saturday, October 15
· Basic Information to become an External Investor in Cape Verde

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