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Steven Hofwijks

Steven Hofwijks es analista principal de Operaciones. En la actualidad se encuentra asignado temporalmente a la División de Medio Ambiente, Desarrollo Rural y Manejo de Riesgos por Desastres (INE/RND) del BID. Su labor consiste en recolectar y analizar datos para la preparación, ejecución y monitoreo de proyectos financiados por el Banco. Estudió Silvicultura y Gestión Ambiental y tiene más de seis años de experiencia en desarrollo. Como estudiante en la Universidad de Surinam participó en varios programas de silvicultura y conservación de la naturaleza con varias organizaciones internacionales como WWF, Conservación Internacional, TropenBos y otras. Su amor por la naturaleza surge de su convencimiento de que somos custodios de la Tierra, razón simple por la que debemos cuidar nuestro medio ambiente.

Steven Hofwijks

Steven Hofwijks is an Operations Sr. Analyst on temporary assignment at the Environment, Rural Development, and Disaster Risk Management Division (INE/RND). His work consists of data gathering and analysis for project preparation, monitoring and execution of development projects funded by the Inter – American Development Bank. His studies comprise forestry and environmental management and he has over 6 years of experience in development work. As a University Student in Suriname, he was able to participate in various forestry and nature conservations programs with various international organizations such as WWF, Conservation International, TropenBos and others. His love for nature originates from the conviction that we are stewards of this earth and that simply because of this reason we need to take care of our environment.

Moments Can Last Forever

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by Steven Hofwijks & Nathalie Hofwijks-Powel  On June 14th, 2015 the foundation “Stichting Parels in Zijn Hand” or SPiZH (English translation, Pearls in His hand), organized a father’s day celebration in Ashiana, a home for the aged, in Paramaribo, Suriname.  The goal of organizing this day was to especially give the neglected men/fathers (men that do not get regular … [Read more...] about Moments Can Last Forever

Rural energy supply to increase economic opportunities for all

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  The IDB’s loan, “Support to improve sustainability of the electric sector”, aims to contribute to the sustainability of the power sector by strengthening the operational procedures and corporate performance of Energie Bedrijven Suriname (EBS), and by improving the sustainability of rural electricity supply. … [Read more...] about Rural energy supply to increase economic opportunities for all

A Story of Change through perseverance

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pj6EpGIcNA&feature=youtu.be Although Suriname has profited overall from consistent economic growth (averaging around 4.4% since 2008), the fact remains that there are several underserved areas in the country, which do not instantly benefit from all this growth. Especially the tribal and indigenous communities of the remote interior regions … [Read more...] about A Story of Change through perseverance

Suriname weaving its Caribbean Food Basket

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In December 2013, the IDB approved a Policy Based Program to support the Development of the Suriname Agricultural sector. This is part of several ongoing initiatives that the country is implementing to gradually but systematically achieve sustained growth in one of its most important non- extractive sectors. The Agriculture sector accounts for 10% of total export earnings, … [Read more...] about Suriname weaving its Caribbean Food Basket