WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao has made measurable progress in implementing long-awaited reforms, but many key changes remain unfinished and require continued support and cooperation within the Kingdom, according to a new evaluation report.
The report, which assesses the cooperation framework between Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands, concludes that reform efforts have successfully been set in motion, particularly in strengthening administrative structures and economic resilience. However, most reforms are still in the transition phase from planning to actual implementation.
The evaluation highlights that Curaçao’s reform agenda, introduced after the COVID-19 crisis in exchange for financial support, was highly ambitious from the outset. Structural changes across sectors such as public finances, taxation, healthcare, and governance were launched simultaneously, placing heavy demands on already limited government capacity.
Despite these challenges, the report notes that cooperation with the Netherlands—particularly through the Temporary Work Organization (TWO)—helped mobilize expertise and maintain momentum. This support proved essential in advancing projects that had previously stalled.
Still, the evaluation warns that long-term success will depend on sustained political commitment, institutional stability, and the ability to translate plans into lasting structural improvements. Without continued effort, the reforms risk remaining incomplete.