VOICED: The crumbling colonial plantations of Sao Tome and Principe

The video discusses the history and decline of coffee and cocoa plantations in São Tomé and Príncipe post-independence from Portugal. It highlights the challenges faced due to lack of investment and expertise. The video also showcases new initiatives like eco-tourism projects led by local figures such as Joe Carlos Silva, aiming to revitalize old plantations. However, it notes that most plantations remain under government control with different priorities, and future development may rely on private investment.

What is the significance of transforming old plantations into cultural spaces?

In what ways could private investors play a role in the future of the plantations?