Curacao - 8 July 2025,
BDO Curaçao has been given a USD 97,548 contract by the World Bank through its Trust Fund TF-B4218 as part of the Sint Maarten Digital Government Transformation Project (Project ID: P172611). The contract, which was signed on July 8, 2025, focusses on designing continuity of operations procedures, which is a crucial step in enhancing the dependability and resilience of Sint Maarten's public digital services.
Project Synopsis
Through technology-driven solutions, the Sint Maarten Digital Government Transformation Project seeks to modernise public administration and make digital services for businesses and citizens safe, transparent, and effective. In particular, this new contract will create continuity of operations protocols to guarantee that government systems continue to function in the event of disruptions, whether they are brought on by infrastructure failures, natural disasters, or cyberattacks.Details of the Contract
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Title of Project: Digital Government Transformation Project in Sint Maarten
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Citation Number: Sx-NRPB-447461-CS-CQS
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Value of Contract: USD 97,548
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Date of Award: July 8, 2025
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The World Bank provided funding (Loan/Credit/TF: TF-B4218).
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The National Recovery Programme Bureau (NRPB) is the Executing Agency.
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The vendor is BDO Curaçao.
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Implementation Country: Sint Maarten
The project supports Sint Maarten's ongoing recovery and modernisation efforts after the 2017 hurricanes and is part of the World Bank's larger initiative to improve digital governance and institutional resilience across small island developing states (SIDS).
Parties Taking Part
Implementation is overseen by the National Recovery Programme Bureau (NRPB), which is a division of the Ministry of General Affairs in Sint Maarten. As a member of the global BDO network, BDO Curaçao is a valuable partner for creating strong operational frameworks for government continuity because of its vast experience in risk management, business continuity, and digital transformation consulting.Relevance and Effect
Maintaining critical services has become increasingly dependent on cybersecurity resilience and continuity as government systems become more digitally integrated. The technical and procedural framework for disaster recovery (DR), business continuity planning (BCP), and data integrity protection will be established throughout important public institutions by this contract.The project is in line with Sint Maarten's National Digital Transformation Strategy, which uses technology to increase citizen accessibility, government efficiency, and disaster preparedness. Additionally, it supports the World Bank's Caribbean Resilience and Recovery Programme, which aims to strengthen digital and institutional resilience in economies that are vulnerable to climate change.
Strategic Significance
Sint Maarten establishes itself as a regional leader in resilient e-governance by making investments in continuity of operations design. A critical development for an island vulnerable to natural disasters, the project's results are anticipated to boost public trust, strengthen crisis response protocols, and improve service delivery even in emergency situations.To sum up:
BDO Curaçao's USD 97,548 World Bank-funded contract demonstrates Sint Maarten's dedication to sustainable governance and digital resilience. In order to support the nation's long-term vision for a smarter, more connected future, the project will be crucial in ensuring that government operations continue to be secure, uninterrupted, and responsive.
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