The Minister of Tourism and Transport of Cabo Verde, Dr. José Luís Sá Nogueira, has paid a working visit to the Secretary-General of UN Tourism at the organization’s headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The visit underscored Cabo Verde’s commitment to advancing its tourism sector through strategic partnerships and data-driven policy frameworks.
A key focus of the discussions was the development of Cabo Verde’s Tourism Satellite Account, an essential tool for accurately measuring the sector’s economic impact. This initiative is expected to enhance the country’s ability to analyze tourism-related data, providing insights that will inform policy decisions and investment strategies.
Strengthening statistical capacities is a crucial step in demonstrating tourism’s contribution to national economic growth and its role in local community development.
The visit also saw the signing of cooperation agreements aimed at fostering investment and improving the business environment for tourism in Cabo Verde. Among these initiatives, the ‘Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Cabo Verde’ program is designed to attract private sector participation, support infrastructure development, and promote policies that enhance the competitiveness of the destination.
Cabo Verde has long recognized the economic importance of tourism, with the sector serving as a major driver of employment and revenue generation. Strengthening data frameworks and investment mechanisms aligns with the country’s broader strategy of sustainable tourism growth, ensuring long-term benefits for local communities and the national economy.
This collaboration between Cabo Verde and UN Tourism reflects a shared commitment to leveraging tourism as a tool for economic resilience and development. By enhancing statistical capabilities and fostering investment, the partnership sets a foundation for a more structured and sustainable approach to tourism governance in Cabo Verde.
