Discovering Neverland: São Tomé e Príncipe and the development of the agricultural heritage of a multi-ethnic population

São Tomé e Príncipe's colonial agricultural system, known as roças, offers a unique lens to understand the nation's human development and cultural heritage. This study reveals that the diverse agricultural products cultivated over centuries—marked by migration, slavery, creolism, and gender emancipation—reflect a deep culture-nature relationship. It proposes that agro-food geographical indications (GIs) could enhance sustainable development by boosting export prices for cocoa and coffee while promoting indigenous fruits and eco-tourism, including the breeding of native species like São Tomé bees. The research combines historical analysis with socio-economic insights to highlight STP's potential for territorial and economic growth through heritage-based strategies.

Narciso, A., Barzini, S. A., & Di Nuzzo, A. (2020). Discovering Neverland: São Tomé e Príncipe and the development of the agricultural heritage of a multi-ethnic population [JD]. Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development (JAEID), 114(2), 63–84. https://doi.org/10.12895/jaeid.20202.1376