Suriname shares labor policy expertise with Saint Lucia and Haiti

Suriname recently shared its expertise in labor policy and social dialogue with Saint Lucia and Haiti during an international workshop in Castries, Saint Lucia. Organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) from October 12 to 15, 2026, the session focused on developing Decent Work Country Programmes (DWCP).

A delegation from Suriname’s National Decent Work Commission assisted Saint Lucia in creating its first DWCP, aimed at improving working conditions and social dialogue. Suriname was selected as a model country due to its experience with successive DWCPs and its tripartite system, which involves cooperation between the government, employers, and labor unions.

Additionally, the Surinamese delegation contributed to a roadmap designed to strengthen social dialogue in Haiti. This plan seeks to establish structured consultation between the Haitian government, trade unions, and the business sector, despite challenges posed by political and economic instability. The ILO has committed to providing technical support for the implementation of this roadmap.