<p>Tourism<strong>, </strong>integral to Cape Verde's economy,<strong> </strong>is showing signs of rapid growth. Now the public and private<strong> </strong>sectors are looking at ways to create infrastructure, on the ground and online, to ensure a sustainable industry. </p>
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Cape Verde's plans for growth digitally and physically

Tourism, integral to Cape Verde's economy, is showing signs of rapid growth. Now the public and private sectors are looking at ways to create infrastructure, on the ground and online, to ensure a sustainable industry.

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<p>Tourism<strong>, </strong>integral to Cape Verde's economy,<strong> </strong>is showing signs of rapid growth. Now the public and private<strong> </strong>sectors are looking at ways to create infrastructure, on the ground and online, to ensure a sustainable industry. </p>
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Cape Verde's plans for growth digitally and physically
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