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Suriname economic diversification efforts
Overview
Suriname is pursuing economic diversification to reduce national dependence on the offshore oil and gas sectors. At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, President Jennifer Simons advocated for using natural resource wealth to build a broader economic foundation, specifically targeting the agricultural, tourism, and technological sectors to ensure resilience against global commodity market fluctuations.
Following these calls for diversification, the government launched the ‘Tourism First’ initiative. Managed by the Project Preparation Unit (PPU), this program aims to establish tourism as a sustainable economic pillar through improved regulations, feasibility studies, and investment preparation. The initiative seeks to involve local communities and indigenous groups, focusing on ecotourism in areas such as the Amazon rainforest to leverage natural wealth while preserving biodiversity.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesSuriname launches Tourism First to diversify economy
Suriname has introduced the ‘Tourism First’ initiative to diversify its economy through sustainable tourism, aiming to attract large-scale investment and reduce dependence on mining and oil sectors.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesSuriname President Jennifer Simons advocates for economic diversification
Suriname President Jennifer Simons urged economic diversification at the UN, warning against over-reliance on oil and gas and calling for investments in agriculture, tourism, and technology.
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abcsuriname.com · gfcnieuws.com · gov.sr · stvs.sr · surinamenieuws.nl · waterkant.net