SXM TF Steering Committee

The Trust Fund is governed by a steering committee composed of one representative from each of the three parties: the Sint Maarten and Netherlands governments, and the World Bank. The steering committee decides by consensus on the allocation of funds to short-, medium-, and long-term recovery projects, capacity building activities, and analytical work. The steering committee meets twice a year and on an ad-hoc basis to approve projects and monitor the progress of the activities financed by the fund.

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Sint Maarten - The Honorable Marcel Gumbs, Former Prime Minister

The Netherlands - Mr. Frans Weekers, Vice Secretary General, BENELUX

The World Bank - Ms. Lilia Burunciuc, Country Director for the Caribbean

Technical Working Group (TWG)

The steering committee is supported in its work by a technical working group (TWG). The TWG prepares the biannual steering committee meetings and carries out the tasks the steering committee delegates it to meet the Trust Fund’s objectives.

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP PRINCIPALS

Sint Maarten - Dr. Abel Knottnerus, Legal Officer, National Recovery Program Bureau

The Netherlands - Ms. Saskia de Reuver, Program Director for Reconstruction, Kingdom Relations, Ministry of Interior

The World Bank - Ms. Michelle Keane, Program Manager, Caribbean Country Management Unit