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Suriname: Selected Issues

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This Selected Issues paper focuses on boosting potential growth by addressing gender gaps in Suriname. This paper has three main objectives. First, it assesses the current gender inequality in opportunities and outcomes in Suriname. Second, it highlights the economic benefits of reducing gender inequality and removing barriers to women’s economic empowerment. Third, it identifies potential policy areas where action is needed. Suriname has seen gradual decline in gender inequality over the past few decades. There are significant gains from closing gender gaps in labor market outcomes. The female labor force participation rate has increased compared to that of males, contributing to a smaller gap between the two. Child marriage and adolescent fertility rates remain high, and they are closely related to education and poverty. The lack of infrastructure and services presents additional challenges for women’s time allocation. While access to electricity and safe drinking water has generally improved in Suriname, significant gaps remain in rural areas. The report also highlights opportunities for policies to support the implementation of legal rights across various areas.

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  • International Monetary Fund, 2025. "Suriname: Selected Issues," IMF Staff Country Reports 2025/012, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfscr:2025/012
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