The purpose of this symposium, that took place on May 22nd in Sint Maarten, was to engage key economic stakeholders in a dialogue on the importance of data and statistics for informed decision-making and inclusive economic development. Additionally, the CBCS presented its ongoing research on foreign direct investment and greater regional integration in Sint Maarten.
The program of the symposium and its presentations can be found below:
Opening & welcome remarks
Candice Henriquez
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
The Balance of Payments Explained: Its Role, Importance and Compilation
Ghyslaine Rollocks and Ines Silva Correia
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Data: The Lifeline of Economic Analysis and Research
Christopher Rigaud
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Ensuring Financial Stability: The Critical Role of Data
Dr. Shekinah Dare
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Bridging the Data Gap: Overcoming Statistical Challenges in Sint Maarten
Panel discussion
Miguel de Weever – Government of Sint Maarten, Ministry of Tourism Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication
Michele Korteweg – Shortcut 2 Success
Michiel Parent – Princess Juliana International Airport
Reggie Martes – Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten’s Low FDI Inflows: Can the Tourism Area Life Cycle Explain It?
Jason Lista
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Panel discussion
Joane Dovale-Meid – General Audit Chamber
Jude Houston - St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Jason Lista – Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Forging Stronger Bonds: Caricom and the Monetary Union
Dr. Jasmira Wiersma
Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
The CARICOM Experience: Lessons from Small Member States
Dr. Leah Sahely
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Panel discussion
Timothy N. J. Antoine - Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Richard Doornbosch - Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
Closing remarks