Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 10/22/2018

Principal business associations are the Suriname Trade and Industry Association (VSB) and the Association of Surinamese Manufacturers (ASFA).  Both accept U.S. companies as members. The VSB is an association of employers promoting member interests such as the improvement of legislation and regulations.
ASFA primarily promotes the interests of Surinamese producers and the national production sectors in general.  ASFA also advises the government on industrial development.
 

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