Publication: Democratic Republic of São Tome and Príncipe: Financial Sector Development Implementation Plan, 2017-2019
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2016-09
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2016-09
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The main objective of this report is to contribute to the development of São Tomé and Príncipe’s financial sector and provide its Government and private stakeholders with a clear roadmap for reform in key policy areas, particularly regarding efforts to strengthening financial sector soundness, enhance financial inclusion, and upgrade existing financial infrastructure. The report includes a sequenced implementation plan designed to enable the authorities to implement critical financial sector reforms and interventions, designed to foster a more efficient, sound and inclusive financial sector in São Tomé and Príncipe based on a coherent policy framework.
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“World Bank. 2016. Democratic Republic of São Tome and Príncipe: Financial Sector Development Implementation Plan, 2017-2019. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/25684 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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