The Government of Cabo Verde has announced the appointment of Dr. Jose Luis Sá Nogueira as the new Minister of Tourism and Transport.
Dr. Jose Luis Sá Nogueira replaces Dr. Carlos Duarte Santos who resigned from the government.
His appointment comes at a time when the country is focusing on strengthening its tourism and transport sectors as key drivers of economic growth and regional connectivity.
With a wealth of experience in economic planning, foreign investment promotion, and aviation management, Dr. Sá Nogueira’s leadership is expected to bring a strategic edge to Cape Verde’s tourism landscape.
Dr. Sá Nogueira holds a Bachelor of Science in Economic Sciences, specializing in Planning and Economics of Developing Countries. His professional training spans diverse areas, including Managing the Project Cycle and Economic Studies on Export Projects by CNUCED, as well as Promotion Techniques and Evaluation of Foreign Investment Projects by the Irish Industrial Development Authority (IDA). His expertise extends across multiple sectors, having held key positions in fisheries, tourism, hospitality, and foreign direct investment promotion.
His extensive career includes serving as President of the Investment and Export Promotion Center (PROMEX), Director of the Privatization Office, and Director General of the Oasis Group in Brazil. Additionally, he has played a significant role in aviation, serving as TACV Delegate in Brazil and later as President of the Board of Directors of TACV. More recently, from 2019 to 2021, he worked as an Air Transport Consultant under the World Bank-funded Transport Sector Reform Project, and he has continued in this capacity within the Ministry of Tourism and Transport.
Dr. Sá Nogueira’s appointment is particularly significant for the broader African tourism landscape. One of the continent’s major tourism challenges is air connectivity, and with his deep experience in aviation management and strategic investment, he is well-positioned to drive solutions that enhance accessibility. His leadership is expected to prioritize initiatives that improve air transport efficiency, attract foreign investment, and promote sustainable tourism growth in Cape Verde and beyond.
