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World Bank and Government Review the “Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development” Project Mission
10 outubro, 2026
The World Bank team, led by the World Bank Representative in Cape Verde, Indira Campos, met this Thursday, October 1, with government officials to review the mission conducted between September 21 and October 2 to monitor the implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project (RTBED).
The meeting was attended online by the Secretary of State for Tourism, José Pimenta Lima; the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries, Eveline Ramos; the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, and Spatial Planning, Carlos Tavares; the Minister of Family, Inclusion, Social Development and Labor, Adélcia Almeida; and the Minister of Coordination of Special Projects and Access to Funds, José Carlos Varela.
During the meeting, the World Bank team presented the mission’s key findings, including an update on the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project, observations from the site visits, and the outcomes of meetings held with the various entities and stakeholders involved in its implementation.
The assessment indicated positive progress on the project, reviewing the advancements made in ongoing activities as well as the key challenges that continue to require coordination among institutions. Among the issues discussed were the budgetary constraints that have limited some project activities and the identification of possible solutions to ensure the project’s continued implementation.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to align the next steps for the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project, strengthening coordination among the government, the World Bank, and the entities involved in its execution.
As part of efforts to continue and strengthen initiatives in the blue economy, WACA+, a regional project currently in the planning stages, was also presented. During the meeting, preliminary discussions were held regarding possible activities that could fall under the scope of this initiative.
Held from September 21 to October 2, the mission provided an opportunity to closely monitor the implementation of the Resilient Tourism and Blue Economy Development Project, assess the progress made, and identify measures to address existing challenges, thereby contributing to greater coordination and the advancement of the project’s next phases.
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