Digital pathways for enriched communities and futures: plantation heritage in São Tomé and Príncipe

Digital globalization has transformed information access, yet its benefits have largely bypassed least developed countries (LDCs), perpetuating historical biases and systemic inequities that hinder heritage valuation. This study highlights the potential of e-learning tools to drive sustainable heritage management, social cohesion, and peacebuilding in São Tomé and Príncipe by reinterpreting the roças—cocoa and coffee plantations established by Portuguese colonizers in the 19th century—as living sources for intergenerational learning. The research emphasizes the importance of inclusive community involvement in the design process to ensure equitable and meaningful heritage preservation, bridging gaps left by traditional approaches.

Stellacci, S., & Eloy, S. (2023). Digital pathways for enriched communities and futures: plantation heritage in São Tomé and Príncipe. Digital Approaches to Inclusion and Participation in Cultural Heritage, 27–51. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003277606-3