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The future of S茫o Tom茅 and Pr铆ncipe

More than 50% of the country's population is under 25 years old

According to the World Bank, 42% of the world鈥檚 population is under 25 and in S茫o Tom茅 that figure is above 50%. The hope is that these young people will be the future of the country - and its economy - but many are leaving for opportunities elsewhere as the 大象传媒's Russell Newlove finds out. Plus, last month the government, along with the United Nations Development Programme, opened the country鈥檚 first business incubator; we get the details from the 大象传媒's Tamasin Ford. Plus we hear from some young entrepreneurs hoping to make their mark in the world of business. (Picture of Sao Tom茅 city via Getty Images).

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Wed 13 Apr 2022 21:32GMT

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  • Wed 13 Apr 2022 21:32GMT