Support for Bioeconomic Development in Southern Suriname through Sustainable Provision of Energy, Water and Telecommunication

implementation

The general objective of this Technical Cooperation (TC) is to promote the social and economic development of the rural villages in the Amazon Hinterland of Suriname by increasing access to affordable, reliable, clean and sustainable electricity, potable water, and communication services. The specific objectives of the TC are to: (i) support the technical and economic studies of solar mini-grids, water supply and telecommunication systems for the formulation of the Bio-economy empowerment in Suriname indigenous communities through access to Water, Energy, and Telecommunications (Bio SWEET), SU-L1076; (ii) support the environmental and social studies; (iii) support the first stage of execution of the operation; and (iv) support the dissemination of the best solutions for access to basic services and promotion of bio-economy in the amazon region.