Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Charting a Blue Course Investment Projects for the Blue Economy Transition in São Tomé e Príncipe ©2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 +1 202-473-1000 www.worldbank.org This work is a product of the World Bank team with external contributions. It has been developped in partnership and co-funding with FAO in the framework of the Hand in Hand Initiative (https://www.fao. org/hand-in-hand/en) in support of the development of an investment program in São Tome and Principe in order to implement the national transition strategy toward blue economy. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Bank, its Executive Board, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing in this document shall constitute or be considered a limitation or waiver of the privileges and immunities of the World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. This report was co-financed by PROBLUE, a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank, which supports the sustainable and integrated development of marine and coastal resources in healthy oceans. Any inquiries regarding rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to: Publishing and Knowledge Division, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; pubrights@worldbank.org All photos are courtesy of the World Bank, the Government of Mozambique, or purchased from image banks (Shutterstock). Coordination: João Moura Lead Author: Joseph Catanzano Contributors: Adelino Santiago Castelo David Antónia Alariza Mendes Júnior Bento Luiz Bastien Loulum João Moura Jose Miguel Cerezo Lionel Kinadjian Design of the report: Gabriella Morandi Charting a Blue Course Investment Projects for the Blue Economy Transition in São Tomé e Príncipe Summary Executive summary ................................................................................................................................08 1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................15 2. Context ..................................................................................................................................................16 2.1 Blue Economy in STP ..............................................................................................................17 2.2 Main Economic sectors ...........................................................................................................20 2.3 Poverty levels ..........................................................................................................................20 2.4 Population and mobility ...........................................................................................................21 2.5 Agricultural dynamic ................................................................................................................23 2.6 Legal and institutional framework ............................................................................................23 2.7 Policies relevant to prioritized projects and blue economy development ................................24 3.Project 1: Development of blue cabotage in STP ...............................................................................28 3.1 National strategy and blue cabotage priorities ........................................................................28 3.2 The port sites presentation ......................................................................................................28 3.3 Phasing ....................................................................................................................................31 3.4 Investment cost .......................................................................................................................31 3.5 Social and economic analysis ..