Suriname
The original report was published in the USA Today on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
 Royal Boskalis Westminster, Suriname Arie van den Adel, Project Manager with Royal Boskalis Westminster, discusses the business climate in Suriname, and his 20 years of experience providing solutions in challenging circumstances with the Dutch company
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Both Fitch's and Standard & Poor's have upgraded Suriname's credit ratings, reflecting the succes of the Central Bank's prudent policies
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Suriname is looking to exploit its strong links with neighbours in the region
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United World talks to Robert Ameerali, Vice-President of Suriname
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United World talks to Falisie Pinas, Minister of Transport, Communication and Tourism, about the opportunities - and difficulties - facing the government, and the country as a whole
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The capital's airport has benefitted from professional management provided by N.V. Luchthavenbeheer
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 Jim Hok, Minister of Natural Resources In terms of natural resources, the World Bank has ranked Suriname among the ten richest countries in the world, and the government is opening its doors to the international community to develop this untapped source of wealth
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The mining industry dominates Suriname's economy, with alumina, gold and oil production accounting for about 95% of exports and 25% of government revenues
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With a wealth of natural and mineral resources, Suriname is set to become one of Latin America's most vibrant economies - especially as post-colonial links are being eschewed in favour of exciting, international initiatives
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Following years of economic volatility in the 1990s, the construction sector in Suriname has benefitted from stability and growth
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Ability to act swiftly has seen RBE flourish, and excellence in both customer and environmental care will surely see the company achieve a 20% share of the Surinamese fuel market by 2020
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Joint ventures are forecast to be Suriname's guarantee for future economical diversification
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 Ty Wilkinson, CEO Greenheart Forest Technologies N.V. and Regional Director, Suriname Greenheart Forest Technologies are working to ensure the future of Suriname's most valuable natural asset - its forests
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Suriname's awe-inspiring beauty, harmonious multicultural make-up and unrivalled cuisine dictate it is the “must see” destination of 2012. And beyond.
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 Eugene H. Profijt, CEO of Traymore Suriname Eugene H. Profijt, CEO of Traymore Suriname, discusses the importance of the country’s ports – particularly the Port of Moengo – both for maintaining current business and as drivers for economic growth
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With realistic plans to increase GDP by 10% each year, Suriname is the little country with giant potential
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 Dr. Adelien Wijnerman, Minister of Finance The government of Suriname recognises the need for further foreign investment, and the development of public-private partnerships
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Subhas Mungra, Suriname's Ambassador to the U.S., outlines the close relationship and shared points of view between the two nations
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 Michael Miskin, Minister for Trade and Industry United World talks to Michael Miskin, Minister for Trade and Industry
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Suriname's geographic location gives it huge logistical benefits, and its maritime businesses are working hard to exploit this advantage
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Royal Boskalis Westminster wins US$163 million bauxite mining contract
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 Sergio Akiemboto (left) CEO of SMMC with Dimitri Lemmer (right), CFO Under new management, Suriname's state-owned entity charged with exploiting the country's mineral wealth
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CKC Surmac has introduced novel finance strategies that facilitate and encourage the establishment of new mining enterprises in Suriname
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 Rolf G.A. de Jong, Prosur Rolf G.A. de Jong of Prosur discusses past, present and future developments in Suriname’s civil engineering sector
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United World talks to Ginmardo B. Kromosoeto, Minister of Labor, Technological Development and Environment
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Leading fisheries firm seeks partners to fund further expansion and diversification
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SBB, a leading player in Suriname's forestry sector, realizes that sustainability is the key to future profitability
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ASFA and SBF are working together to raise the international profile of Surinamese products
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LOCATION:
Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between French Guiana and Guyana
AREA:
total: 163,820 sq km
CLIMATE:
tropical; moderated by trade winds
NATURAL RESOURCES:
timber, hydropower, fish, kaolin, shrimp, bauxite, gold, and small amounts of nickel, copper, platinum, iron ore
LANGUAGES:
Dutch (official), English (widely spoken), Sranang Tongo (Surinamese, sometimes called Taki-Taki, is native language of Creoles and much of the younger population and is lingua franca among others), Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Javanese
RELIGIONS:
Hindu 27.4%, Protestant 25.2% (predominantly Moravian), Roman Catholic 22.8%, Muslim 19.6%, indigenous beliefs 5%
POPULATION:
491,989 (July 2011 est.)
country comparison to the world: 173
GOVERNMENT TYPE:
constitutional democracy
CAPITAL:
name: Paramaribo
INDEPENDENCE:
25 November 1975 (from the Netherlands)
LEGAL SYSTEM:
civil law system influenced by Dutch civil law; note - the Commissie Nieuw Surinaamse Burgerlijk Wetboek completed drafting a new civil code in February 2009
GDP (official exchange rate):
$3.682 billion (2010 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 10.8%
industry: 24.4%
services: 64.8% (2005 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
paddy rice, bananas, palm kernels, coconuts, plantains, peanuts; beef, chickens; shrimp; forest products
INDUSTRIES:
bauxite and gold mining, alumina production; oil, lumbering, food processing, fishing
EXPORTS:
$1.477 billion (2010 est.)
IMPORTS:
$1.334 billion (2010 est.)
AIRPORTS:
51 (2010)
PORTS AND TERMINALS:
Paramaribo, Wageningen
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