The Social and Economic Council (SER)

The Social and Economic Council (SER) which is functioning as an advisory and consultative body of employers, employees and independent members, seeks to make a contribution to the social prosperity by reaching a mutual consensus on important and relevant social -economic issues, which are important for Curaçao. In addition, SER also pays full attention to relevant international developments in these areas.

The SER also strives for quality and broad support base: high degree of expertise combined with broad-based consensus and social support.

Furthermore, SER provides a platform to discuss current and relevant social-economic issues.

Curaçao’s Social and Economic Council
assumes leadership of regional network CESISALC

SER Curaçao Leads AICESIS

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SER Curaçao issues advice on fee system overhaul

WILLEMSTAD, May 28, 2025 – The Social and Economic Council (SER) of Curaçao issued today its advisory opinion to caretaker Finance Minister Javier Silvania on draft legislation aimed at reforming the national ordinance governing government fees, charges, and fees for use of public spaces (precario rights)

Curaçao’s Social and Economic Council issues opinion on Minimum Tax Bill

WILLEMSTAD, May 20, 2025 — On Monday, May 19, the Social and Economic Council of Curaçao (SER) submitted a formal advisory opinion to Minister of Finance Javier Silvania, currently serving in a caretaker capacity, concerning the draft National Ordinance on Minimum Taxation for 2025

SER: United Nations Development Coordination Officer visits SER Curaçao

Willemstad, May 20, 2025 — On Monday, May 19th, 2025, Mr. Raul Henriquez, Secretary-General and Director of the SER, accompanied by senior advisors, welcomed Mr. Arslan Chaudhary, Development Coordination Officer and Mr. Mark Thomas, Partnerships and Development Finance Officer in Willemstad, Curaçao for an introductory visit at the offices of SER Curaçao

SER: Workplace misconduct costs Curaçao millions each year

Willemstad, May 5, 2025 — Misconduct and inappropriate behavior in the workplace are costing Curaçao millions annually in lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and employee turnover. Far from being a purely social concern, the issue poses a significant and chronic economic risk to the country

Social dialogue central to tackling Latin America’s & Caribbean triple crisis

Willemstad / Guatemala, April 11, 2025 — Representatives from the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (CESISALC) gathered on March 31 in La Antigua, Guatemala, for their annual summit.

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Social and Economic Council

Ansinghstraat #17
Curacao
Tel: +5999 461 5406 / 5328
Email: info@ser.cw