NextGen voice, action and change: Build Back Better SXM and the “SoCoCo” wall

Minister Jorien Wuite (2nd from left) along with other government officials and organizers of Building Back Better. (Photo's contributed). Credit: Soualiga News Today/

SINT MAARTEN (PELICAN) - Young people are crucial in shaping the 2030 agenda, in tackling 21st century challenges, steering action and transforming change in their communities. The Nextgen voice and input must be taken into consideration as St. Maarten works toward a more resilient future.

For this reason a special NextGen session was organized on Saturday, March 17, 2018 during the Build Back Better Week Sint Maarten (SXM) that was held at Simpson Bay Resort & Marina

The Centre of Excellence (COE) for the Sustainable Development of Small Island States (SIDS), a United Nations Development Programme initiative based in Aruba, co-organization the Build Back Better Week SXM along with Ernst Young (EY) Caribbean, and the Dutch Caribbean Chambers of Commerce. Read More>>