\u201cDialogue is not a procedure, but a culture\u201d<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\u00a0Cura\u00e7ao chairs global AICESIS meeting in Belgrade<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\nWillemstad\/Belgrade, April 9, 2025 \u2013 The Social and Economic Council (SER) of Cura\u00e7ao successfully chaired the statutory Board meeting of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS), held on April 8, 2025, in Belgrade, Serbia. The session was co-chaired by Mr. John Jacobs, President of AICESIS and acting Chairman of the SER of Cura\u00e7ao, who participated virtually, and Mr. Raul Henriquez, Secretary-General and Director of the SER, who presided on site in Belgrade.<\/p>\n
This shared leadership underscores Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s central role within the global network of socioeconomic advisory bodies. Among the key decisions taken was the initiation of the procedure for establishing a new governance structure for AICESIS\u2014a strategic step toward institutional continuity and renewal, ahead of the conclusion of Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s presidency in October this year.<\/p>\n
A strong call for social dialogue<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Board meeting was held following the international conference entitled \u201c25 Years of Social Dialogue in the Republic of Serbia,\u201d hosted by the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia under the leadership of Minister Nemanja Starovi\u0107. The conference offered space for critical reflection on the evolving role of structured consultation in a time of social, economic and political transformation.<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of the AICESIS Presidency, Mr. Henriquez delivered an opening address in which he praised Serbia\u2019s enduring commitment to democratic dialogue and institutional resilience. Referring to the country\u2019s progress in social dialogue and labor reform, he emphasized that \u201cdialogue is not a procedure, but a culture\u201d\u2014a reference to the communicative theory of democracy as articulated by philosopher J\u00fcrgen Habermas.<\/p>\n
Henriquez pointed to several recent initiatives in Serbia, including labor law modernization, the fight against child labor, and capacity-building for trade unions and employers\u2019 organizations. He also underlined that Serbia\u2019s achievements offer valuable lessons for emerging democracies around the globe, including those in Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n
Cura\u00e7ao to host AICESIS Board and General Assembly meetings<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Board confirmed that the upcoming AICESIS Board meeting and General Assembly will take place in Willemstad, Cura\u00e7ao, probably on October 30 and 31, 2025. As current chair of AICESIS, the SER of Cura\u00e7ao will serve as host and organizing institution. Preparations for the event are already underway.<\/p>\n
These sessions in Willemstad are expected to spotlight major initiatives, including the joint AICESIS\u2013ILO Global Conference in Madrid and the advancement of a unified Sustainable Growth Index framework\u2014two flagship efforts in support of inclusive development and participatory governance.<\/p>\n
A strategic voice for the Caribbean<\/span><\/h3>\nBy presiding over and hosting AICESIS\u2019 central meetings, Cura\u00e7ao positions itself as a diplomatic bridge between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The active participation of Caribbean states in global consultative networks such as AICESIS presents a unique opportunity to bring regional priorities\u2014such as climate justice, labor migration, informal employment, and digital inclusion\u2014to the forefront of the international agenda. In doing so, Cura\u00e7ao contributes to a more equitable and inclusive model of global policy-making.<\/p>\n
About AICESIS<\/span><\/h3>\nAICESIS (International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions) is the global association of economic and social councils and similar institutions, with members spanning over sixty countries. The organization plays a vital role in promoting inclusive development, participatory governance and multilateral cooperation, working closely with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Cura\u00e7ao chairs global AICESIS meeting in Belgrade<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\nWillemstad\/Belgrade, April 9, 2025 \u2013 The Social and Economic Council (SER) of Cura\u00e7ao successfully chaired the statutory Board meeting of the International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS), held on April 8, 2025, in Belgrade, Serbia. The session was co-chaired by Mr. John Jacobs, President of AICESIS and acting Chairman of the SER of Cura\u00e7ao, who participated virtually, and Mr. Raul Henriquez, Secretary-General and Director of the SER, who presided on site in Belgrade.<\/p>\n
This shared leadership underscores Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s central role within the global network of socioeconomic advisory bodies. Among the key decisions taken was the initiation of the procedure for establishing a new governance structure for AICESIS\u2014a strategic step toward institutional continuity and renewal, ahead of the conclusion of Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s presidency in October this year.<\/p>\n
A strong call for social dialogue<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Board meeting was held following the international conference entitled \u201c25 Years of Social Dialogue in the Republic of Serbia,\u201d hosted by the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia under the leadership of Minister Nemanja Starovi\u0107. The conference offered space for critical reflection on the evolving role of structured consultation in a time of social, economic and political transformation.<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of the AICESIS Presidency, Mr. Henriquez delivered an opening address in which he praised Serbia\u2019s enduring commitment to democratic dialogue and institutional resilience. Referring to the country\u2019s progress in social dialogue and labor reform, he emphasized that \u201cdialogue is not a procedure, but a culture\u201d\u2014a reference to the communicative theory of democracy as articulated by philosopher J\u00fcrgen Habermas.<\/p>\n
Henriquez pointed to several recent initiatives in Serbia, including labor law modernization, the fight against child labor, and capacity-building for trade unions and employers\u2019 organizations. He also underlined that Serbia\u2019s achievements offer valuable lessons for emerging democracies around the globe, including those in Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n
Cura\u00e7ao to host AICESIS Board and General Assembly meetings<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Board confirmed that the upcoming AICESIS Board meeting and General Assembly will take place in Willemstad, Cura\u00e7ao, probably on October 30 and 31, 2025. As current chair of AICESIS, the SER of Cura\u00e7ao will serve as host and organizing institution. Preparations for the event are already underway.<\/p>\n
These sessions in Willemstad are expected to spotlight major initiatives, including the joint AICESIS\u2013ILO Global Conference in Madrid and the advancement of a unified Sustainable Growth Index framework\u2014two flagship efforts in support of inclusive development and participatory governance.<\/p>\n
A strategic voice for the Caribbean<\/span><\/h3>\nBy presiding over and hosting AICESIS\u2019 central meetings, Cura\u00e7ao positions itself as a diplomatic bridge between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The active participation of Caribbean states in global consultative networks such as AICESIS presents a unique opportunity to bring regional priorities\u2014such as climate justice, labor migration, informal employment, and digital inclusion\u2014to the forefront of the international agenda. In doing so, Cura\u00e7ao contributes to a more equitable and inclusive model of global policy-making.<\/p>\n
About AICESIS<\/span><\/h3>\nAICESIS (International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions) is the global association of economic and social councils and similar institutions, with members spanning over sixty countries. The organization plays a vital role in promoting inclusive development, participatory governance and multilateral cooperation, working closely with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Board meeting was held following the international conference entitled \u201c25 Years of Social Dialogue in the Republic of Serbia,\u201d hosted by the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy of the Republic of Serbia under the leadership of Minister Nemanja Starovi\u0107. The conference offered space for critical reflection on the evolving role of structured consultation in a time of social, economic and political transformation.<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of the AICESIS Presidency, Mr. Henriquez delivered an opening address in which he praised Serbia\u2019s enduring commitment to democratic dialogue and institutional resilience. Referring to the country\u2019s progress in social dialogue and labor reform, he emphasized that \u201cdialogue is not a procedure, but a culture\u201d\u2014a reference to the communicative theory of democracy as articulated by philosopher J\u00fcrgen Habermas.<\/p>\n
Henriquez pointed to several recent initiatives in Serbia, including labor law modernization, the fight against child labor, and capacity-building for trade unions and employers\u2019 organizations. He also underlined that Serbia\u2019s achievements offer valuable lessons for emerging democracies around the globe, including those in Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n
Cura\u00e7ao to host AICESIS Board and General Assembly meetings<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Board confirmed that the upcoming AICESIS Board meeting and General Assembly will take place in Willemstad, Cura\u00e7ao, probably on October 30 and 31, 2025. As current chair of AICESIS, the SER of Cura\u00e7ao will serve as host and organizing institution. Preparations for the event are already underway.<\/p>\n
These sessions in Willemstad are expected to spotlight major initiatives, including the joint AICESIS\u2013ILO Global Conference in Madrid and the advancement of a unified Sustainable Growth Index framework\u2014two flagship efforts in support of inclusive development and participatory governance.<\/p>\n
A strategic voice for the Caribbean<\/span><\/h3>\nBy presiding over and hosting AICESIS\u2019 central meetings, Cura\u00e7ao positions itself as a diplomatic bridge between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The active participation of Caribbean states in global consultative networks such as AICESIS presents a unique opportunity to bring regional priorities\u2014such as climate justice, labor migration, informal employment, and digital inclusion\u2014to the forefront of the international agenda. In doing so, Cura\u00e7ao contributes to a more equitable and inclusive model of global policy-making.<\/p>\n
About AICESIS<\/span><\/h3>\nAICESIS (International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions) is the global association of economic and social councils and similar institutions, with members spanning over sixty countries. The organization plays a vital role in promoting inclusive development, participatory governance and multilateral cooperation, working closely with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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By presiding over and hosting AICESIS\u2019 central meetings, Cura\u00e7ao positions itself as a diplomatic bridge between Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The active participation of Caribbean states in global consultative networks such as AICESIS presents a unique opportunity to bring regional priorities\u2014such as climate justice, labor migration, informal employment, and digital inclusion\u2014to the forefront of the international agenda. In doing so, Cura\u00e7ao contributes to a more equitable and inclusive model of global policy-making.<\/p>\n
About AICESIS<\/span><\/h3>\nAICESIS (International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions) is the global association of economic and social councils and similar institutions, with members spanning over sixty countries. The organization plays a vital role in promoting inclusive development, participatory governance and multilateral cooperation, working closely with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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