1. The Economic and Social Council of Curaçao Presentation by Josephine Provence, Secretary General Madrid, 4 March 2016

2.  Content -Establishment of SER Curaçao –SER Curaçao and social dialogue -Future of the SER

3. Establishment of SER Curaçao 1966 - 1970: National Decree 1971 - 2010: National Decree 2010 – to date : National Ordinance

4. Tasks To advice government and indirectly parliament on all economic and social matters Composition Tripartite with each segment same amount of members Publication of advices Publication is restricted

5. Meetings Platform for discussion and creating support for social and economic policy Secretariat The ESC is assited by a permanent secretariat

6.  SER Curaçao and social dialogue Kolaborativo Vishon Korsou Dialogo Nashonal

7.  Issues to be addressed A necessity to support democratic principles From legislation to policy Involvement of community More exposure Funding

8. Thank you for your attention