Parliament: UCID demands real action from the government against inequality and precariousness in Cape Verde
UCID MP António Monteiro warned today that, despite economic growth and a reduction in unemployment, many families and young people live in precarious conditions, demanding that the government take concrete measures and achieve real results for Cape Verde.
António Monteiro made these statements during the parliamentary debate with the Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, on the 10 years of governance of the Movement for Democracy (MpD), a topic proposed by the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV).
He emphasized that Cape Verde shows positive signs, such as economic growth, an increase in the employment rate and entry into the upper-middle income bracket.
"We are starting this debate at a time when the country is showing positive signs. Economic growth, a higher employment rate and even Cape Verde's move into the upper-middle income bracket. But serious politics isn't just about numbers and titles, it's first and foremost about the concrete lives of citizens and families, because outside the reports there's a reality that we can't make up," he criticized.
The deputy stressed that the country's economic growth was a positive sign.
The MP stressed that, despite the reduction in the unemployment rate, many young people still live in precarious and informal conditions, and that the economy is still concentrated in a few sectors and islands, creating a "two-speed" country.
"The growth that the government announces is reaching people's plates, families' pockets and young people's futures, is today becoming concentrated in a few sectors and on a few islands, leaving the country at two speeds," he questioned.
According to him, the under-utilization of qualified citizens contributes to the flight of talent, leaving Cape Verde without an important part of its productive force.
Monteiro addressed three challenges to the government: protecting families' purchasing power, guaranteeing decent and stable employment, and ensuring that development reaches all municipalities, with autonomy and their own means.
"The country needs less propaganda and more concrete solutions, with human dignity, social justice and credible institutions," he concluded, stressing that UCID will continue to monitor, propose and demand effective results for Cape Verde.
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