The Sint Maarten Trust Fund finances projects implemented by the National Recovery Program Bureau on behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten and its partner organizations. Analytical work and technical assistance are implemented for Sint Maarten by the World Bank. Allocations are made according to decisions of the Trust Fund Steering Committee.

 

ABOUT THE TRUST FUND

The Sint Maarten Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience Trust Fund responds to the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Sint Maarten in September 2017.

The Trust Fund, administered by the World Bank, utilizes the US$512 million in finance provided by the Government of the Netherlands to support the post-hurricane recovery and reconstruction of Sint Maarten and longer-term development priorities to strengthen the country's resilience. 

Highlights

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  • 2022 Semi-Annual Report More+++

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Trust Fund Activities

The Sint Maarten Trust Fund finances projects implemented by the National Recovery Program Bureau on behalf of the Government of Sint Maarten and its partner organizations. Analytical work and technical assistance are implemented for Sint Maarten by the World Bank. Allocations are made according to decisions of the Trust Fund Steering Committee.

 

Total Funds

US$ 512 million

Under Preparation

US$ 117.5 million

Disbursements

48%

Under Implementation

US$ 360 million

Estimated Allocation Amount Click project Title for the Public Information Document (PID) Additional Information is forthcoming

Analytical Work

Status

Promote Sustainable Economic Recovery
● Support to Creation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Completed
● Air Screening Results at Pond Island Municipal Waste Disposal and Temporary Debris Sites Completed
● Long Term Waste Solutions (coming soon) Ongoing
● Tourism Sector Recovery Strategy Support Completed
● Low-income and Affordable Housing Technical Assistance Completed
Invest in Citizens and Resilient Communities
● Rapid Housing Sector Assessment Completed
● Low-income and Affordable Housing Technical Assistance Completed
Build the foundation and capacity to improve long term resilience and good governance
● Country Environmental Analysis (coming soon) Completed
● Shelter Policy (coming soon) Completed
● Public Expenditure Review Completed
● National Risk Assessment – NRA (AML/CTF) Ongoing
● E-Government Strategy (coming soon) Ongoing