WILLEMSTAD – Cooperation with the Netherlands has played a crucial role in advancing Curaçao’s reform agenda, according to a new evaluation of Kingdom relations.
The report emphasizes that the collaboration framework, established in 2023, helped structure reform efforts and provided much-needed technical and administrative support. Central to this process has been the Temporary Work Organization (TWO), which has assisted with expertise, coordination, and continuity.
In practice, the cooperation led to frequent coordination between Curaçao’s ministries, local implementation teams, and Dutch counterparts. This resulted in more structured planning, improved monitoring, and better alignment of reform efforts.
The evaluation notes that in periods of political or administrative instability within Curaçao, the TWO often acted as a stabilizing force, ensuring that projects continued despite local challenges.
At the same time, the dual role of the Dutch organization—as both supporter and monitor—sometimes created tension, particularly around perceptions of control and autonomy.
Nevertheless, the report concludes that cooperation has been broadly positive and has contributed significantly to moving reforms forward.