Líver Gomes
Edson Líver Mendes Gomes | |
|---|---|
 Líver Gomes in 2026 | |
| President of the Youth for Democracy | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| Director of the Employment and Professional Training Center of Santa Cruz | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| Coordinator of the Employment and Professional Training Center of Santa Cruz | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 30, 1992 Pedra Badejo, Santa Cruz, Santiago Island, Cape Verde |
| Party | Movement for Democracy (MpD) |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Verde |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Public manager |
Edson Líver Mendes Gomes (born 30 November 1992) is a Cape Verdean politician and member of the Movement for Democracy (MpD). Since 2025, he has served as president of the Youth for Democracy (JpD), the party's youth organization.[1]
Early life and education
Gomes was born in Pedra Badejo, in the municipality of Santa Cruz, on the island of Santiago, on 30 November 1992.[2]
He attended the University of Cape Verde, where he obtained a degree in Educational Sciences, with specialization in pedagogical supervision.[2] During his academic career, he was actively involved in student representation, serving as president of the Students' Association of the University of Cape Verde and contributing to the creation of the League of University Associations of Santiago.[3]
Professional career
Gomes began his professional career in the fields of education and training, focusing on institutional supervision, evaluation, and management of training programs.[4]
In 2019, he was appointed coordinator of the Employment and Professional Training Center of Santa Cruz, where he managed initiatives related to professional qualification and labour market integration.[5]
He later served as director of the same institution, a position he held until 2024.[6]
In 2025, he was reappointed as director of the Employment and Professional Training Center of Santa Cruz.[7]
Political career
A member of the Movement for Democracy (MpD) since 2013, Gomes began his political activity within the Youth for Democracy (JpD).[3]
Within the JpD, he held several leadership roles, including deputy secretary-general and secretary-general.[8]
In the 2024 local elections, he was the MpD candidate for mayor of Santa Cruz.[9] His campaign focused on local economic development and youth employment.[10]
In July 2025, he was the sole candidate for the leadership of the JpD and was elected president of the organization.[1]
2026 legislative elections
For the 2026 legislative elections, Gomes was included in the MpD candidate list for the Santiago North constituency, occupying the fourth position.[11]
Recognition
In 2025, Gomes was listed among the "100 most influential young people in Africa".[2][12][13]
References
- 1 2 "Líver Gomes elected new president of JpD". Expresso das Ilhas. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Santa Cruz native Líver Gomes among the "100 most influential young people in Africa"". Inforpress. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Líver Gomes candidate for JpD leadership". Expresso das Ilhas. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Dr. Líver Gomes". IEFP Cabo Verde. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Extract of dispatch no. 364/2019". Boletim Oficial. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Deliberation no. 24/CD/IEFP/2024". Boletim Oficial. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Deliberation no. 23/CD/IEFP/2025". Boletim Oficial. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "JpD calls for more young candidates in politics". Santiago Magazine. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "MpD formalizes candidacy in Santa Cruz". Inforpress. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Líver Gomes presents plan to transform Santa Cruz". e-Global. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "MpD announces lists for legislative elections". Expresso das Ilhas. 4 April 2026. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Líver Gomes highlighted among the 100 most influential young people in Africa". O País. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ "Santa Cruz native Líver Gomes among the 100 most influential young people in Africa". Santiago Magazine. Retrieved 7 April 2026.