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 was a major reason for the decline of plantations in São Tomé and Príncipe after independence?

• Government restrictions on exports

• Natural disasters

• Lack of investment and expertise

• Increased competition from other countries

Who is Joe Carlos Silva in the context of the plantation transformation?

• A plantation owner

• A local TV chef

• A government official

• An international investor

What is the primary focus of Joe Carlos Silva's project?

• Creating a cultural space for eco-tourism

• Developing a new cocoa plantation

• Establishing a cocoa export business

• Building a new airport

What is a significant challenge for similar projects to Joe Carlos Silva's?

• Lack of interest from tourists

• Need for private investment

• Shortage of local labor

• Government restrictions on tourism

What is the government's current priority for the plantations?

• Expanding agricultural exports

• Restoring colonial buildings

• Developing tourism infrastructure

• Increasing cocoa production