Glossary — Key Terms and Concepts for Understanding Angola
Glossary index of key terms, institutions, and concepts essential for understanding Angola's economy, energy sector, and development strategy.
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AfCFTA — African Continental Free Trade Area
Glossary entry on the African Continental Free Trade Area and its implications for Angola's trade diversification, market access, and economic growth.
ANPG — Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis
Glossary entry on ANPG, Angola's upstream petroleum regulatory agency, its licensing program, concession management, and role in oil production strategy.
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FSDEA — Fundo Soberano de Angola (Sovereign Wealth Fund)
Glossary entry on Angola's sovereign wealth fund FSDEA, its $3.9 billion AUM, investment mandates, governance reforms, and Lobito Corridor role.
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Kwanza — Angola's National Currency
Glossary entry on the Angolan Kwanza (AOA), its history, exchange rate regime, inflation dynamics, and role in Angola's economic development.
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Lobito Corridor — Trans-Africa Railway Corridor
Glossary entry on the Lobito Corridor, the 1,300-km trans-Africa railway connecting Angola's Atlantic coast to Zambia's copper belt with $753M financing.
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OPEC — Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Angola's Membership
Glossary entry on OPEC, Angola's 16-year membership (2007-2023), the production quota dispute, and the impact of withdrawal on oil policy.
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PDN — Plano de Desenvolvimento Nacional (National Development Plan)
Comprehensive glossary entry on Angola's Plano de Desenvolvimento Nacional 2023-2027, its six strategic axes, key targets, and implementation.
PRODESI — Production, Export Promotion and Import Substitution Program
Glossary entry on PRODESI, Angola's import substitution and export promotion program designed to reduce dependency on imports and diversify the economy.
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SADC — Southern African Development Community
Glossary entry on SADC, the Southern African Development Community, and Angola's membership, regional trade integration, and infrastructure cooperation.
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ZEE — Zona Económica Especial (Special Economic Zone)
Glossary entry on Angola's Zona Económica Especial Luanda-Bengo, its investor base, target sectors, and role in economic diversification.