Abnildo d'Oliveira argues that São Tomé and Príncipe must move away from an economy mainly centered on primary production and start transforming more of its own resources locally, retaining a greater share of the value these generate. This paradigm shift aims to enable the country to maximize the economic benefits derived from its natural resources.
The approach proposed by Abnildo d'Oliveira is built on four fundamental pillars: agriculture, fisheries, local transformation and the blue economy. The objective is to expand economic activity in the country and create better opportunities for producers, fishermen and local businesses.
According to the specialist, São Tomé and Príncipe has significant agricultural and maritime resources that can play a relevant role in its economic development. These resources represent a solid foundation for implementing a strategy of greater added value for the country.
The article remains incomplete, but suggests that Abnildo d'Oliveira believes the country's true potential lies not merely in the extraction or production of raw materials, but rather in the capacity to transform these resources locally and capture greater value along the production chains.
