All news: Suriname
Economic development
Making employment a Macroeconomic Priority: Emerging Policy Discourse in the Caribbean
A regional ILO expert workshop examines how better integration and coherence between growth, jobs and resilience can sustain an inclusive development in the Caribbean.
Migration
ILO supports Suriname in strengthening labour migration governance
The two-day visit to Suriname advanced labour migration governance by promoting fair recruitment, strengthening institutional capacity, including on labour migration information systems, and deepening social dialogue in the context of incoming and...
Agricultural development
Suriname advances sustainable agriculture with launch of 'Collateral Facility.'
Suriname has taken a major step toward sustainable agriculture and decent work with the launch of the Collateral Facility, an innovative financing mechanism that empowers pineapple farmers including those in indigenous and tribal communities.
Green jobs
Suriname entrepreneurs lead the way in greening businesses
Seven newly certified trainers of the My Green Enterprise programme are helping nearly 80 businesses in Suriname go green, boost competitiveness, and create decent work supporting the country’s carbon-negative goals.
Decent work
Suriname reviews DWCP results framework
The mission to Suriname strengthened national efforts to track and advance decent work through an updated results framework and capacity-building support.
Op-Ed
Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Cooperatives are helping Caribbean communities tackle climate change, economic uncertainty, and inequality by creating decent jobs and strengthening local economies.
Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum
Just Transition in Small Island Developing States is key to economic resilience
The ILO is promoting just energy transitions in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key strategy to boost workforce and economic resilience, as highlighted at the Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum in May 2025.
Suriname strengthens TVET through new collaborations
Green impact: Environmentally focused value chain Project in Suriname concludes
The Project addressed the critical areas of promoting a just transition and tackling informality in Suriname's economy.
Social dialogue
Suriname strengthens social dialogue through AAC workshops
These initiatives are part of the SUR129 Outcome-Based Workplan and reflect Suriname’s commitment to inclusive, effective social dialogue for national progress.
2024 Labour Overview
Progress in the labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean remains insufficient
Despite some progress, a new ILO report highlights that labour informality, gender gaps, and access to formal employment for the youth remain key barriers to a more equitable labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Suriname enterprises gain green business skills
My Green Enterprise Programme makes significant step in sustainable development.
Strengthening Caribbean cooperatives as a formula for their success
ILO’s recent initiatives have deepened capacity to increase livelihoods, productivity and resilience.
Suriname becomes the 67th country to ratify Convention No. 102
Suriname has become the 67th Member State to have ratified ILO’s landmark Convention No. 102, which sets the minimum standards and core principles for social security.
Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP)
Suriname one step closer to establishing just transition policy
Tripartite partners commit to develop inclusive and sustainable green labour market framework.
ILO and Suriname's Minister of Labour discuss Just Transition progress
Ministry, employers and trade unions are collaborating to initiate phased process.
Suriname tripartite partners strengthen negotiation skills in partnership with ILO Caribbean
Initiative marks substantial advancement in national commitment to green job growth.
Public employment service
Suriname's commitment to modernise Public Employment Service (PES) with ILO technical support
Recent discussions resulted in a national roadmap outlining steps to operationalise effective PES.
Suriname preparing TVET system to better adapt to evolving labour market needs
Expected outcomes align with skills development priority of DWCP 2023-2026.
Twenty Caribbean trade union representatives better prepared to utilize ILS following ILO training
Three-week course aimed to boost understanding and strategic use of ILO’s supervisory mechanisms in advocating for workers'' rights.