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Financial Regulatory Bodies in São Tomé and Príncipe Take Center Stage

São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, has a unique financial regulatory landscape shaped by its historical ties to Portugal. The country’s sole regulatory authority, AGER (Autoridade Geral de Regulação), oversees several key sectors including telecommunications, postal services, water, and electricity.

Regulatory Bodies

  • AGER: Oversees various sectors such as telecommunications, postal services, water, and electricity.
  • Directorate for Regulation and Control of Economic Activities (DRCAE): Promotes competition and prevents abuses in the commercial sector by ensuring businesses operate fairly and transparently. Reports directly to the Secretary of State for Commerce and Industry.

Standards and Conformity Assessment

  • São Tomé and Príncipe largely follows CEMAC general standards.
  • No STP organization performs conformity assessments or accreditations.

Telecommunication Equipment Certification

  • Obtaining certification through AGER is mandatory for users of telecommunication equipment.
  • The regulatory agency ensures these products meet necessary safety and quality standards.

Point of Contact

The Ministry of Planning, Finance and Blue Economy serves as a key point of contact for those seeking information on financial regulations in São Tomé and Príncipe. You can reach the ministry at:

  • Largo das Alfândegas
  • Phone: (239) 22-21-083 or (239) 22-24-172

ePing SPS&TBT Platform

Stakeholders interested in reviewing proposed technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures are encouraged to use the ePing SPS&TBT platform. This online platform provides access to notifications made by WTO Members under the Agreements on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT).

Notify U.S. and National TBT Enquiry Points

  • Notify U.S. has reached its end of life.
  • National TBT Enquiry Points are authorized to accept comments and official communications from other national TBT Enquiry Points. Comment submissions should be sent directly to the USA WTO TBT Inquiry Point.