Women entrepreneurs take the stage at the Empreende+ 2026 STPitch Grand Final, competing for USD 30,000 in prizes. 30 October | 14:30 to 19:30 | REINA, São Tomé Join us for business pitches, local products and networking. #UNDP #WomensEntrepreneurship

Women’s representation in São Tomé and Príncipe’s Parliament has more than doubled, from 8 in 2022 to 18 in 2026, reaching 32.7%. Watch UNDP Resident Representative Luc Gnonlonfoun reflect on this milestone and the partnerships behind it. #WomenInPolitics #UNDP

Funding is one step. Follow-up is an ongoing commitment. Today, UNDP visited Vilma Petiscos, an Empreende+ 2025 beneficiary in São Tomé and Príncipe, to understand how funding is supporting her business and what challenges remain. #UNDP #WomensEntrepreneurship

UNDP’s AgriNova Innovation Challenge supports local food production in São Tomé and Príncipe. Selected solution: USD 40,000 grant and technical mentoring. Apply from 19 to 30 October: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #UNDP #AgriNova

Sport brings communities together. Neves hosted “Correr pela Bandeira”, organised by the São Tomé and Príncipe Athletics Federation with UNDP support through its Social Cohesion Portfolio, funded by Denmark. #UNDP #SocialCohesion

From banana fibres to paper, packaging and crafts. Today, UNDP RR Luc Gnonlonfoun visited Bio Bags Plus, the fourth business visited under Empreende+ follow-up in São Tomé and Príncipe. Local innovation turning waste into opportunities. #UNDP #CircularEconomy

Learning to deliver lasting results in São Tomé and Príncipe. UNDP thanks Headquarters’ evaluation team and national partners for their sustained engagement throughout the Country Programme Evaluation. Turning lessons into action to improve lives. Forza UNDP 🇸🇹 #UNDP #Evaluation

Provisional results project 17 women in São Tomé and Príncipe’s 55-seat National Assembly, up from 8 in 2022. With Japan’s support, UNDP promotes women’s political participation. Subject to final validation by the Constitutional Court.

For the first time, civil society is partnering with São Tomé and Príncipe’s National Electoral Commission to monitor voting operations. With UNDP support, 70 POSCE-STP delegates are deployed nationwide today. A step forward for civic participation and electoral transparency.

At 12, Maria de Jesus turned a life changing road accident into a new path. For 36 years, sewing has been her work and a source of independence. Her story opens our series celebrating São Toméan women. #19Women19Stories #VisibleHeardInLeadership

What remains when a project ends? At Praia das Conchas Roça, UNDP listened to communities, learning from their experiences and reflecting on how to make development results last. Listen. Learn. Do better.

Young people are ready to shape democracy beyond the ballot. Through debate, ideas and a Youth Parliament, #BeyondTheBallot turned participation into action. #UNDPSTP #YouthSTP

São Tomé and Príncipe is advancing sustainable solutions for biodiversity finance. 🌿 Through #BIOFIN, national stakeholders are helping shape priorities for a more sustainable future. #Biodiversity #UNDP #SãoToméAndPríncipe

Looking back at the first day of the #BeyondTheBallot Bootcamp, where young people came together to question, debate, share ideas and make their voices heard. With support from 🇯🇵, UNDP is helping strengthen informed and inclusive youth participation in 🇸🇹. #YouthSTP

It starts tomorrow! Panel 1 of the #BeyondTheBallot Bootcamp will explore youth participation, civic engagement and trust in democracy. 📅 12 August, 10:55 a.m. 📲 Registration is closed, but you can watch live: [LINK] #UNDPSTP #YouthSTP

Democracy goes beyond the ballot box. At #BeyondTheBallot, young people will discuss civic engagement, participation and trust in democracy. #YouthParticipation #UNDPSTP

Stronger democracies are built through inclusion, dialogue, and shared experiences. Together, we continue supporting the effective implementation of the Parity Law. #PNUDSTP #UNWomen #GovernmentOfJapan

EMPREENDE+ reached Mé Zóchi with an information session for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses through training, mentoring and business development support. 📅 Apply by 16 August 2026. #UNDPSTP #WomenEntrepreneurs

O PNUD e o Ministério do Trabalho reforçaram a parceria para o Programa Nacional de Estágios Profissionais Remunerados. #PNUDSTP #EmpregoJovem #Agenda2030

Da intenção à candidatura. O PNUD reforça a liderança política das mulheres através de formação, mentoria e preparação para candidaturas eleitorais, contribuindo para uma democracia mais inclusiva. #PNUDSTP #LeiDaParidade #VozesInclusivas #Eleições2026