Suriname, seeking IMF assistance, initiated a reform agenda under the Extended Fund Facility in December 2021 to tackle economic challenges.
By spearheading the carbon credit market, Suriname intends to sell carbon credits in line with the Paris Agreement framework.
Andre de Caires formed and led the National Green Party (NGP) since its inception in 2020, bringing attention to various environmental issues
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) are critical components of global financial security.
Suriname faces a significant challenge to socio-economic parity due to corruption and weak governance structures.
Financial institutions must conduct risk assessments to identify operational vulnerabilities, particularly in sectors like natural resources.
The gaps in AML/CFT frameworks are largely due to insufficient resources for compliance, enforcement, and regulatory bodies, often due to budget constraints
Presidential advisor Pertap Bissumbhar has urged dialogue between the government and protesters in Suriname over rising living costs and government policies.
I take the liberty to write to express my concern regarding the alarming trend of the erosion of the four pillars of
Suriname's Financial Intelligence and Investigation faces challenges in combating money laundering and terrorist financing due to limited resources, insufficient technical expertise, and