Selected Issues Papers

Strengthening Monetary Policy and Liquidity Management in São Tomé and Príncipe

ByElsa de Brito, Hector Carcel Villanova, Alsis Cruz, Bahrom Shukurov

July 16, 2025

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Elsa de Brito, Hector Carcel Villanova, Alsis Cruz, and Bahrom Shukurov. "Strengthening Monetary Policy and Liquidity Management in São Tomé and Príncipe", Selected Issues Papers 2025, 117 (2025), accessed 1/16/2026, https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229020930.018

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Summary

This paper presents strategic recommendations aimed at improving the monetary policy and liquidity management framework in São Tomé and Príncipe. It also includes an analysis of the banking system, an evaluation of the existing monetary policy and liquidity management practices, and an examination of the current liquidity conditions within the banking sector. This paper should not be considered as a replacement for the specialized technical assistance that the authorities of São Tomé and Príncipe may require to effectively address specific issues.

Subject: Asset and liability management, Commercial banks, Excess liquidity, Financial institutions, Financial sector policy and analysis, Financial sector stability, Liquidity, Liquidity management

Keywords: central bank operations, Commercial banks, D. liquidity situation, Excess liquidity, excess reserves, Financial sector stability, Liquidity, liquidity condition, liquidity management, liquidity management framework, liquidity management in São Tomé and Príncipe, liquidity management practice, monetary policy, São Tomé and Príncipe