Policy Options to Strengthen São Tomé and Príncipe's Resilience to Natural Disasters
São Tomé and Príncipe is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and strengthening resilience is macro-critical. The government faces significant challenges, including weak infrastructure, insufficient protection against floods, and lack of financial resources.
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Volume 2025
Issue 118
Publication date: July 2025
ISBN: 9798229024099
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Investments and Securities-General , Public Finance , Environmental Economics , Natural Disasters , São Tomé and Príncipe , public investment , macroeconomic modeling , debt sustainability , climate adaptation , natural disasters , policy option , São Tomé and Príncipe's resilience , resilience to natural disasters , infrastructure investment , A , São Tomé and Príncipe's vulnerability , Infrastructure , Public investment spending , Private investment , West Africa , Sub-Saharan Africa
Summary
São Tomé and Príncipe is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and strengthening resilience is macro-critical. The government faces significant challenges, including weak infrastructure, insufficient protection against floods, and lack of financial resources. Simulations using the DIGNAD model illustrate the positive impact of investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and strengthening public investment efficiency on economic growth and debt, compared to ex-post disaster management and financial contingency funds. Given São Tomé and Príncipe’s large needs and debt vulnerabilities, international financial support is key to strengthen resilience.
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