The National Development Plan of Curaçao is a national policy with a multi-sectoral approach. The timeframe of this Plan is 15 years between 2015 and 2030. The overall purpose of this Plan is to achieve national development by ensuring human development through high quality of life, high standard of living, sustainable socio-economic development and education, and democratic governance principles. Food security will be ensured through increased agricultural production in order to provide healthy and sufficient food for all. Furthermore, governmental support will be provided to increase self-sufficiency in food production. The conservation and sustainable management of living marine resources and marine ecosystems will be ensured through monitoring, marine research, protection of ocean, implementation of the national fisheries policy, coastal zone management, and integrated water resources management. Biodiversity conservation will be strengthened by reducing the pressure on habitats, controlling pollution, preventing the introduction of invasive species, and protecting endangered species. Integrated water resources management will be strengthened to promote environmentally sustainable use of scarce water resources. Access to quality education will be provided for all in a gender-sensitive and socially equitable manner, to increase the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development. Vocational trainings will be provided to generate employment for youth and encourage entrepreneurship amongst young adults. Employment opportunities will be increased through diversification in the economy. Small and medium enterprises will be supported and entrepreneurship trainings will be provided to develop skills in launching and running successful businesses. Moreover, public awareness will be raised on health, environment and nature, and access to better health and social services will be provided for all to improve their quality of life. Equitable and inclusive economic growth, including the participation of the poorest, will be achieved through increased competitiveness and openness, increased productivity and innovation, increased labour force flexibility, and improved business climate and deregulation. Export businesses will be supported through investments in infrastructure, markets, technology and people, to become more productive, innovative, and successful. The investments will be attracted from the private sector. The use of renewable energy resources will be promoted to ensure energy conservation and reduce costs and energy losses. Waste management will be strengthened through hazardous waste processing, expanded landfill capacity, up-to-date recycling processing and introduction of an additional waste drop off centre. Environmental protection and climate change adaptation and mitigation will be integrated into school curriculum to raise awareness and preparedness.
Curaçao · 2015-01-01