São Nicolau is an island at risk of marginalisation, surpassed by growth in other parts of the country. Emigrants help sustain a decent standard of living for most residents, but the flow of remittances is shrinking.
Carling, Jørgen & Jessica Hagen-Zanker (2022) Migration and development dynamics in São Nicolau, Cabo Verde. MIGNEX Case Study Brief. Oslo: Peace Research Institute Oslo.