Current Situation
Suriname’s governance is hindered by outdated systems, lack of transparency, and excessive bureaucracy. The constitution does not reflect modern democratic principles and limits the state’s agility and citizen participation.
Maya’s Vision
• Establish a transparent and efficient governance model.
• Modernize the constitution to align with democratic principles, ensuring checks and balances.
• Strengthen anti-corruption measures and the rule of law.
• Empower citizens through participatory governance and direct democracy tools.
Benefit for the Population
• Trust in a transparent, accountable government.
• Greater citizen involvement in decision-making processes.
• Faster and more efficient public services.
• A constitution that protects freedoms and promotes prosperity.
Transformation
• Launch a blockchain-based platform to provide real-time transparency of public finances and decisions.
• Revise the constitution to:
• Include provisions for decentralized governance.
• Strengthen individual rights and freedoms.
• Ensure clear separation of powers.
• Simplify administrative structures and digitize processes to reduce bureaucracy.
• Implement independent anti-corruption mechanisms.
Risks
• Resistance to constitutional reform and governance changes.
• Challenges in managing digital transformation and public adaptation.
Mitigation
• Engage citizens and stakeholders in the reform process to build consensus.
• Develop a phased implementation plan with extensive public awareness campaigns.
• Partner with international experts and organizations to ensure successful reform.
Implementing Countries
🇪🇪 Estonia (e-governance and digital public services)
🇨🇭Switzerland (citizen-driven constitutional amendments and direct democracy)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
The central bank controls the money supply, leading to inflation and a weak SRD (Surinamese dollar).
Maya’s Vision
• Eliminate the central bank.
• Adopt Bitcoin as the national currency.
• Introduce free currency competition.
Benefit for the Population
• Increased purchasing power.
• Stability.
• Freedom to choose currencies.
Transformation
• Introduce Bitcoin as legal tender.
• Allow free currency choice.
Risks
• Inflation or collapse of alternative currencies.
• Resistance from traditional financial institutions.
Mitigation
Phased Bitcoin adoption and public education programs to ease the transition and build trust in Bitcoin.
Implementing Countries
🇸🇻 El Salvador (Bitcoin adoption)
🇨🇭Switzerland (currency competition)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
High taxes and inefficiency in public service delivery.
Maya’s Vision
Reduce taxes significantly and privatize public services to improve efficiency.
Benefit for the Population
• Higher disposable income.
• Better service quality.
Transformation
• Gradual tax reduction.
• Privatization of state-run enterprises.
Risks
Initial loss of government revenue, potential inequalities in service delivery.
Mitigation
• Use of oil and resource royalties as a buffer for revenue loss.
• Create transparent regulations for service providers.
Implementing Countries
🇭🇰 Hong Kong (low-tax economy)
🇪🇪 Estonia (digital tax systems)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
State-controlled sectors are inefficient and deliver low-quality services.
Maya’s Vision
Privatize healthcare, education, and infrastructure to enhance service delivery through competition.
Benefit for the Population
• Higher quality healthcare, education, and infrastructure services due to competition.
Transformation
• Implement public-private partnerships and voucher systems for vulnerable groups.
Risks
• Exclusion of low-income groups from essential services.
• Risk of monopolies forming.
Mitigation
• Introduction of voucher systems and subsidies for lower-income families, and regulation to prevent monopolization.
Implementing Countries
🇸🇬 Singapore (healthcare privatization)
🇨🇱 Chile (education reforms)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
Limited capital markets and underdeveloped investment opportunities.
Maya’s Vision
• Establish blockchain-based capital markets and introduce Bitcoin bonds to boost economic growth.
• Benefit for the Population: More investment opportunities and enhanced wealth creation.
Transformation
Create a blockchain-based trading platform and regulatory framework for foreign investors.
Risks
• Capital flight and volatility in new financial instruments.
• Difficulty attracting international investors.
Mitigation
Strengthening legal and financial infrastructure to ensure market stability and investor confidence.
Implementing Countries
🇨🇱 Liechtenstein (blockchain finance)
🇪🇪 Estonia (digital markets)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
Social programs are unsustainable, with heavy reliance on subsidies.
Maya’s Vision
Gradually phase out social programs and focus on job creation and self-reliance.
Benefit for the Population:
Economic empowerment and reduced dependency on state support.
Transformation
Gradually reduce subsidies and promote private charity and employment initiatives.
Risks
• Increased inequality and public backlash.
• Potential rise in unemployment.
Mitigation
Gradual reduction of subsidies, supported by job creation initiatives and private sector involvement.
Implementing Countries
🇳🇿 New Zealand (social spending reforms)
🇨🇱 Chile (gradual privatization)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
Reliance on natural resources like gold and oil, but insufficient diversification.
Maya’s Vision
Promote Bitcoin mining through renewable energy resources to diversify the economy.
Benefit for the Population
New revenue streams and reduced reliance on traditional resources.
Transformation
Establish renewable-powered Bitcoin mining farms and create a national mining strategy.
Risks
• Environmental concerns and energy overconsumption.
• Global regulatory pressures on cryptocurrency.
Mitigation
Implement sustainable energy policies and collaborate with international regulatory bodies.
Implementing Countries
Iceland, Norway (sustainable energy for Bitcoin mining).
Subject Experts
• Adam Back – CEO, Blockstream (UK). Expert in Bitcoin mining and renewable energy use in cryptocurrency.
• Muneeb Ali – CEO, Trust Machines (USA). Expert in Bitcoin-based technology and mining infrastructure.
Current Situation
Heavy reliance on oil and gold revenues with projected royalties starting in 2028.
Maya’s Vision
Establish a sovereign wealth fund to manage oil and gold royalties transparently and efficiently.
Benefit for the Population
Sustainable long-term benefits from natural resources.
Transformation
Create a sovereign wealth fund with international oversight and transparent governance.
Risks
• Mismanagement and corruption.
• Over-dependence on resource revenues.
Mitigation
Partner with international organizations for oversight and diversify the economy to reduce reliance on resources.
Implementing Countries
🇧🇹 Bhutan (Bitcoin Wealth Fund)
🇳🇴 Norway (Oil Wealth Fund)
🇧🇼 Botswana (Resource Management)
Subject Experts
Current Situation
Reliance on state-run enterprises that are inefficient and unprofitable.
Maya’s Vision
Privatize telecommunications, utilities, and transport sectors to improve efficiency and profitability.
Benefit for the Population
Higher quality services at lower prices due to competition.
Transformation
Gradually privatize these sectors with frameworks for fair competition and regulation.
Risks
• Formation of monopolies and reduced consumer protection.
• Resistance from public sector workers.
Mitigation
Establish regulatory bodies to ensure competition and consumer rights, and offer retraining programs for displaced workers.
Implementing Countries
• UK (telecom privatization).
• Japan (transportation reforms).
Subject Experts
• Prof. Dr. Justus Haucap – Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (Germany). Expert in privatization and competition.
• Dr. Eamonn Butler – Director, Adam Smith Institute (UK). Leading authority on free market reforms.
Current Situation
Excessive bureaucracy and outdated processes stifle business growth and make government services slow and inaccessible. The lack of digital infrastructure exacerbates inefficiency and limits public and private sector innovation.
Maya’s Vision
• Deregulate sectors to promote economic growth and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Digitalize government operations and services to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Benefit for the Population
• Easier business creation, more job opportunities, and a growing economy.
• Faster and more accessible public services through digital platforms.
Transformation
• Simplify regulations, reduce red tape, and streamline the process for business licenses.
• Implement e-government platforms for public services and administrative processes.
• Modernize digital infrastructure to support a tech-driven economy.
Risks:
• Regulatory gaps leading to abuses.
• Resistance to digitalization and technology adoption.
Mitigation
• Introduce a gradual deregulation process with oversight committees to monitor potential abuses and market failures.
• Provide training and awareness programs for citizens and businesses to adopt digital tools effectively.
Implementing Countries
🇸🇬 Singapore (business deregulation and digital government services)
🇳🇿 Estonia (e-government and digital innovation)
Subject Experts
