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U NI T E D NAT I O NS CO NFE R E N C E ON T R A D E A N D D E VE L OP M E N TTechnical cooperation outcomePromoting Sustainable Intra-African Export Growth for Cabo Verde’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Blue EconomyU NI T E D NAT I O NS CO NFE R E N C E ON T R A D E A N D D E VE L OP M E N TTechnical cooperation outcomePromoting Sustainable Intra-African Export Growth for Cabo Verde’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Blue EconomyGeneva, 2025Promoting Sustainable Intra-African Export Growth for Cabo Verde’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Blue Economyii© 2025, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States. The designations employed and the presentation of material on any map in this work do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Mention of any firm or licensed process does not imply the endorsement of the United Nations. This publication has not been formally edited.UNCTAD/TCS/ALDC/INF/2025/1Promoting Sustainable Intra-African Export Growth for Cabo Verde’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Blue EconomyiiiAcknowledgementsThis report was prepared under the UNCTAD project, Enhancing the capacity of African vulnerable countries in adopting policy incentives and innovative instruments for SMEs’ participation in regional value chains, financed by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Subfund under the United Nations Peace and Development Fund.The report was prepared by Anja Slany, under the supervision of Habiba Ben Barka and with the overall guidance of Junior Davis, of the Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes of UNCTAD. The report benefited from internal review and feedback from Nomenjanahary Mialy and Stefanie West.UNCTAD gratefully acknowledges the contributions to the report of Wim Naudé.The valuable contributions of the government officials, private sector representatives, non-governmental organizations and individuals who participated in the validation workshop of the report in Praia, Cabo Verde, from 10 to 12 December 2024 are also gratefully acknowledged. Acknowledgements are also extended to the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Cabo Verde and ProEmpresa Cabo Verde for their collaboration in the implementation of the project.Administrative support was provided by Elena Stroganova of UNCTAD. Gilles Maury designed the cover and overall layout.PartnerPromoting Sustainable Intra-African Export Growth for Cabo Verde’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Blue EconomyivAbstractCabo Verde — a small island economy subject to a fragile ec