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From Recovery to Resilience: Inside Sint Maarten’s Transformation

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In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island of Sint Maarten. The World Bank estimated the damages and losses caused by Hurricane Irma to Sint Maarten to be $2.73 billion. Ninety percent of all infrastructure was affected, with tourism—the country’s biggest industry taking a huge hit.

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Unlocking Potential: How Early Learning Assessments Are Changing Education in Sint Maarten

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Sustainable Jobs and Growing Success in Sint Maarten

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BY THE NUMBERS: SINT MAARTEN

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OVERVIEW:
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THE LATEST FROM SINT MAARTEN

Discover news, blogs, and stories about how the World Bank is driving change and shaping Sint Maarten's future.

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn more about the key initiatives driving Sint Maarten’s growth, resilience, and sustainable development across sectors.

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RESEARCH
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Sint Maarten Trust Fund Annual Report 2024
Sint Maarten Trust Fund Annual Report 2024
This report on the Sint Maarten Reconstruction, Recovery, and Resilience Trust Fund outlines the results of long-term investments in Sint Maarten's rebuilding efforts and its path toward greater resilience.
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Restoring the Princess: Stakeholder Engagement in the Sint Maarten Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project - Case Study
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Advancing Disaster Risk Financing in Sint Maarten
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Rethinking Caribbean Tourism : Strategies for a More Sustainable Future
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Country Leadership

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Susana Cordeiro Guerra
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Walter Nishbeth Road 57

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

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Stories across world Bank Group

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Jobs: The Engine for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Caribbean Youth Video Essay Competition 2025
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Glimmers of Hope as Haiti Navigates its Lingering Crisis
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