WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao government has approved an action plan for the program “Developing a Future Proof Organization” (FPO), an initiative aimed at strengthening the organization and structure of the public administration.
The decision was taken by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following a proposal from the Ministry of Administration, Planning and Services (BPD).
According to the government's official announcement, the Council of Ministers agreed to formally establish the FPO program and acknowledged the financing arrangements made with the Temporary Work Organization (TWO) for the period ending April 1, 2027.
The government also agreed that Curaçao would cover part of the costs associated with organizational restructuring and the development of a job classification framework, commonly referred to in Dutch as a functiehuis. The financial arrangements will be coordinated with the Ministry of Finance.
A job classification framework establishes the structure of positions within an organization, including their responsibilities and requirements. Such a system can help provide greater clarity about functions and responsibilities across government departments.
The decision places responsibility for implementing the action plan with the Secretaries-General of the Ministry of Administration, Planning and Services and the Ministry of Finance.
Both senior officials have been instructed to carry out the program and submit quarterly progress reports to the Council of Ministers.
The reporting requirement is intended to provide the government with regular updates on the implementation of the approved measures.
The involvement of TWO also connects the initiative to the broader administrative reform efforts supported through cooperation between Curaçao and the Netherlands.
However, the government announcement does not specify the total budget for the FPO program, the amount Curaçao will contribute, or the individual organizational changes expected to result from its implementation.
The Council of Ministers' decision establishes the administrative and financial framework for moving forward with the program, with the first phase of financing arrangements extending through April 1, 2027.