Helena Semedo
Helena Semedo is a prominent Cape Verdean economist and politician, recognized as the second woman to serve as a minister in Cabo Verde. Born in Planalto Leste, Santo Antão, she was a founding member of the Movement for Democracy (MpD) and has had a significant career spanning over 20 years at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, where she served as Deputy Director-General. Semedo's work is characterized by her commitment to governance, leadership, and project development, all approached with a unique feminine perspective that emphasizes the transformative power of women.
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Helena Semedo is one of the presenters at the book launch event.
José Luís Mascarenhas Monteiro com livro “Turismo e Desenvolvimento Sustentáveis – Cabo Verde Pós-Colonial – Volume I”
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-16
Helena Semedo is recognized as an economist.
Mário Semedo, Silvéria Nédio, Helena Semedo, Pedro Lopes, Pâmela Borges,Hélio Batalha, Dieg e Benji entre cabo-verdianos que integram PowerList Bantumen 100Cabo Verde· 2025-12-07
Helena Semedo is a prominent figure in international organizations, known for her leadership in food security and environmental diplomacy.
Orgulho Cabo-verdiano — Um povo maior que as suas ilhasCabo Verde· 2025-06-09
Helena Semedo is one of the personalities appointed by the Council of Ministers for the Honor Committee.
“Queremos que as comemorações sejam de todos”Cabo Verde· 2025-04-25
Helena Semedo is a prominent politician in Cabo Verde, known for being the second female minister in the country and a founding member of the Movement for Democracy.
Março, mês da Mulher Helena Semedo: olhar para lá do horizonteCabo Verde· 2025-03-16
Helena Semedo is highlighted for her contributions as a founding member of the Movement for Democracy and as the second female minister of Cape Verde.
Edição 1215Cabo Verde· 2025-03-13
