RSVP 3/12

The Future of Suriname Symposium

Two perspectives. One future.

Suriname is on the verge of major economic change. The anticipated oil revenues bring opportunities, but economic growth alone does not guarantee progress.

How does poverty affect our ability to recognise and seize opportunities? Which economic and social structures hold development back? And what does this demand from the way we think?

At this symposium, we bring together two distinctive perspectives.

Margriet Sitskoorn, neuropsychologist and Director of the Zero Poverty Lab at Tilburg University, explores how poverty, stress and scarcity influence the human brain.

Ruben Gowricharn, sociologist and writer, challenges us to rethink Suriname's economic and social development through his recently published book Klein land, grote uitdagingen.

Don’t expect lengthy monologues, but rather an interactive evening where perspectives meet, questions are raised and discussions unfold. You, the audience, are an active part of the conversation.

Because Suriname's future will not be determined solely by what lies beneath its soil, but above all by what we make of it together.

Come listen, join the conversation and challenge your perspective.

If you would like more information on the speakers and their subjects:

Margriet will talk about talk about the research of Zero Poverty Lab. Please note, the Peers donation box will be present that day, so you can donate to the research Zero Poverty Lab does.

Ruben will talk about the economic challenges that lay ahead of Suriname. He wrote his book ‘Klein Land, Grote Uitdagingen’ with the help of ecomist Karel Eckhorst. His book can be pre-ordered.

See what others think of his book:

https://www.amraj.net/van-zorg-naar-opgave/
https://www.hindorama.com/klein-land-grote-uitdagingen-chan-e-s-choenni/
https://www.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/94407

Location: Prince Ballroom
Time: 7 PM, (doors close at 7.30 PM)
Price: 750 SRD (check payment instructions when registering & please register per person)

Peers Suriname is supported by Baitali Group of Companies, Rosheuvel & Partners Business Group & Health Control Services.

This specific event is also made possible thanks to our venue sponsor Prince Ballroom.