Origin, Functioning, and Impact
The Economic and Social Council (SER) of Curaçao
The SER of Curaçao is a tripartite, independent body that advises the government on socio-economic issues. It promotes social dialogue and sustainable development, with rulings that have influenced political, judicial and legislative decisions, establishing itself as a regional benchmark for good governance.
The document describes the Economic and Social Council (SER) of Curaçao as a tripartite body (employers, workers and independents) created in 1966 and reconstituted in 2010 following the country's autonomy. Its mission is to advise the government and Parliament on socio-economic policies to promote sustainable development and general well-being.
The SER acts with technical independence, promotes social dialogue and issues non-binding but influential opinions on public, judicial and legislative decisions. Noteworthy are its role in the fall of the government in 2024 due to a fiscal ruling, its influence in the judicial annulment of a price regulation and its contributions to the reform of the regulatory framework for gambling.
Overall, the SER presents itself as a regional model of participatory governance, transparency, and real impact on public policy.
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