Support for agricultural development and agribusiness exports in São Tomé and Principe: lessons and policy options from Dominican Republic

This study examines the agricultural sector in São Tomé and Príncipe, with a focus on the commercial development of its SMEs. The country faces constraints that prevent their products from accessing international markets. Combining existing literature, interviews with relevants take holders, and a benchmark of best policies using the case study of Dominican Republic, the paper provides three practical policy recommendations: (i) to create incentives for cooperative development; (ii) to provide holistic business services with one-stop-shops; and (iii) to implement trade departmentsindiplomaticinstitutions.Thesepoliciesareexpectedtoprovideafavorableenvironmentforagri-businessdevelopment and facilitate access to international markets