Recognising that national development must be carried out by and for all, the Government launched a broad public consultation process, inviting:

• citizens and local communities;
• civil society organisations, including NGOs;
• academia and educational institutions;
• the private sector;
• development partners; and
• competent public entities, to submit constructive contributions to the final version of the Policy and Action Plan.

The first phase of public consultation took place online from 11 to 30 September 2025.

In a second phase, on 21 October 2025, an in-person consultation was held with the participation of approximately 700 representatives from across the national territory, including Suco Chiefs, Administrative Post Administrators and Presidents of Municipal Authorities, with the presence of the Prime Minister and Members of Government.

All contributions were subject to detailed analysis. The recommendations deemed relevant were incorporated into the final document, strengthening its technical quality, democratic legitimacy and alignment with the country’s concrete needs.

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