The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has been a FiTI Candidate Country since December 2023.
Fish is the main source of protein for the people of Sao Tome and Principe, a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Gulf of Guinea, over 200 km off the coast of Gabon.
Fisheries in the country is exclusively artisanal and largely focused on small pelagics, providing jobs for thousands of people and representing a crucial revenue source for low-income families.
| FiTI Lead Ministry: | Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries |
| FiTI National Lead: | Mr João Pessoa |
| Head of FiTI National Secretariat: | Mr Manuel Jorge De Carvalho Do Rio |
| Contact within the FiTI International Secretariat: | Ms Sara Lopes |
Implementation timeline
Candidate application
The FiTI International Board approved São Tomé and Príncipe’s Candidate application on 7 December 2023. The official documents were submitted by Mr João Gomes Pessoa Lima on 2 December 2023.
FiTI Reports
| No. | Calendar Year | Transparency requirements | Approval date | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 12 | 23 December 2024 | 2023 FiTI Report |
São Tomé and Príncipe’s second FiTI Report, covering calendar year 2024, is due by end of December 2025.
Validations
Not applicable yet.
Relevant posts
- São Tomé and Príncipe prepares for first FiTI Report
- FiTI engages CPLP to enhance fisheries transparency in Lusophone countries
- Ireland and FiTI extend partnership to strengthen climate actions through transparent fisheries management in African SIDS
- São Tomé and Príncipe becomes 6th FiTI Candidate Country
- Non-governmental actors in African SIDS join forces through FiTI’s Community of Practice
- TAKING STOCK assessment for São Tomé and Príncipe shows need to implement the FiTI
- FiTI International Secretariat conducts country mission to São Tomé and Príncipe to advance FiTI implementation process
- TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for São Tomé and Príncipe
- São Tomé and Príncipe joins FiTI!
- Expression of Interest: FiTI implementation partners for Mauritius and São Tomé and Príncipe
- Irish Aid supports FiTI to increase transparency in four African SIDS
- São Tomé e Príncipe commits to implement FiTI
