“200 million still has to be allocated to projects connected to the Sint Maarten Trust fund. The World Bank has 2 billion available for projects in the region. These are two good reasons to familiarize yourself with the tendering process as it can mean a wealth of opportunity for your business,”
“There is nothing better than rebuilding a home and seeing persons on their feet again,”
“We are here to learn more about the World Bank tendering process, so that we can get involved in upcoming housing and construction projects.”
“We were one of the first shipping companies up and running after the hurricane. Our company wants to continue to play a role in the rebuilding process. Today I hope to connect to companies that will work on projects connected to the Trust Fund and that can use our services.”
“Our company has provided consulting services on projects including the police station repairs and shelter assessments. Yes, working with the World Bank means a lot of ‘paperwork’ for your company, however we did quickly notice this is beneficial. The checks and balances are in place for a reason – to make sure that a project is completed properly and transparently.”
The private sector is a key partner in building resilience on Sint Maarten and it is exciting to engage with businesses across the Caribbean region. Building back better means increasing resilience not only in housing and infrastructure, but also in social and economic sectors and we need many partners in this transformative process. These seminars were a promising step in involving these partners to deliver recovery projects on the ground
We are very fortunate to have the opportunity of the Trust Fund and support from The World Bank, a triple A rated institution in building back a more resilient and better St. Maarten. I am very pleased to have been told on all of the islands that the information shared in the plenary and the hands-on workshops sessions have met the expectations of those who attended,”
“In most cases, especially with large projects, it is necessary to find business partners that are complementary. This entails good preparation, being informed as much as possible about the projects that are of interest, to eventually start with the bidding process.”
“It is one of the core responsibilities of the Chamber of Commerce to add value to Chamber membership. By providing this platform, which allows for an exchange of information and networking, we are empowering our local businesses to tap into a world of opportunities when it comes to projects and possible joint ventures connected to the Trust Fund and the World Bank,”
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