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Policy & Government

Legislation, regulation, and economic governance shaping Suriname's oil era — who writes the rules, who benefits, and what every entrepreneur needs to know.
wimpel policy tracker · key legislation status, may 2025
in force
Local Content Act (2023)
mandates minimum Surinamese participation in oil sector contracts. enforcement remains inconsistent. wimpel is tracking compliance rates quarterly.
under review
Petroleum Act Revisions
proposed amendments to royalty distribution and community benefit provisions currently before parliament. vote expected Q3 2025.
draft stage
Sovereign Wealth Fund Governance
framework for ring-fencing oil revenues into a long-term fund. governance structure, withdrawal rules, and oversight mechanisms still being negotiated.
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