AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUN LDC Graduation Watch: The IMF says São Tomé and Príncipe’s 2024 graduation from least developed country status hasn’t automatically changed growth speed, with average real GDP growth staying around 2.9% before and after graduation—while warning that future drivers may not match the past. Biodiversity & Tourism-Friendly Conservation: São Tomé and Príncipe is highlighted for a new conservation model that treats nature protection as part of everyday island life, linking it to sustainable development and replacing illegal logging, charcoal, and turtle/shark poaching with lower-impact livelihoods and micro-enterprises. US Travel Rules for Some Passports: The US rolled out a visa-bond programme for B1/B2 tourist and business visas, requiring eligible applicants from 50 countries to post refundable guarantees up to $20,000; the bond amount is set during the visa interview, and applicants are told not to pay before consular instructions.
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