PHILIPSBURG – The Integrity Chamber of Sint Maarten has launched a new nationwide study into the state of integrity and good governance in the country. Through the National Integrity System Progress Review, the independent watchdog aims to assess how much progress has been made since earlier recommendations on governance reform, and where significant gaps still remain.
The review builds on the 2015 National Integrity System report by Transparency International, which contained nearly sixty recommendations intended to strengthen Sint Maarten’s integrity framework and improve transparency and accountability within public administration.
According to the Integrity Chamber, the new assessment will examine to what extent those recommendations have been implemented over the past decade and identify additional measures needed to further reinforce good governance. The review is designed to provide an updated and comprehensive picture of how the country’s integrity system functions in practice.
To achieve this, the study will gather input from a wide range of stakeholders, including government institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, the media and other relevant actors. By incorporating multiple perspectives, the Integrity Chamber aims to produce concrete and actionable proposals to enhance transparency, accountability and public trust in governance.
The Integrity Chamber emphasized that the evaluation is part of its broader mandate to promote integrity within government and state-owned companies. With this new review, the institution seeks to contribute not only to stronger governance structures, but also to improving Sint Maarten’s international reputation as a country committed to integrity and sound public administration.