The WTO Secretariat recently completed its second review of Cabo Verde's trade policies and practices since the nation joined the organization. These Trade Policy Reviews are a regular process through which WTO member countries' trade and related policies are scrutinized to ensure adherence to WTO regulations. The review of Cabo Verde highlights characteristics common among small island states: this archipelago of 10 islands (9 of which are inhabited) with a population of more that 500,000, has a limited agricultural sector due to scarce arable land with a modest industrial base, and a notably open economy, primarily driven by its services sector, particularly tourism. This openness is reflected in its trade-to-GDP ratio, which hovers around 100%, peaking at 105% in 2019.