Total Project Cost
Investment Required
Stakeholders
Countries
Project Overview
Description
Project to operationalize 12 automatic hydrometric stations for efficient water resource management and climate resilience.
Objectives
Project Objectives:
- Optimize water resource management
- Enable satellite communication
- Strengthen institutional framework
- Improve data processing
- Enhance environmental awareness
- Reduce vandalism
- Increase community surveillance
- Support climate resilience
Strategic Importance
Essential for water resource management and climate adaptation
Technical Specifications
Technology & Design
12 automatic hydrometric stations
Technical Details
Satellite communication and data processing systems
Development, Implementation & Financial Details
Development Timeline
Project cycle planned for 2028
Latest Implementation Updates
UPDATED2025-08-13: Featured on AU-AIP 2025 Investment Pipeline; operationalisation of 12 automatic hydrometric stations positioned for finance. — https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/investment-pipeline/
2024-06-01: UNDP/GEF project (PIF approved) to increase flood resilience and water security in STP complements station operationalisation (pre-works). — https://www.adaptation-undp.org/projects/enhance-adaptive-capacity-floods-and-water-security-sao-tome-and-principe
Project Timeline
Development Timeline
Project cycle planned for 2028
Project Status History
Status 2020
Structuring
Status 2022
Pre-Feasibility
Status 2024
Feasibility
Market Analysis
Market Demand
Benefits entire population of São Tomé and Príncipe
Key Stakeholders
Project Sponsor
Government of São Tomé and Príncipe
Key Parties
Direction des Ressources Naturelles et de l'Energie
Risk Assessment
General Risk Assessment
Technical and maintenance risks
Regulatory Risks
Operational framework needed
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact
Environmental monitoring enhancement
Social Impact
Improved water management for population
Investment Opportunities
Private Sector Opportunities
Opportunities in monitoring and maintenance
Next Steps & Agreements
Next Steps
Implement station maintenance program
Contact Information
José Bastos Sacramento, Director General
Chicher Pires Diogo, Director
