The Ministry of Regional Development has started a radio programme on Localizing SDGs, which is broadcast every Monday at 07:30AM and 18:30PM by Radio Boskopu, on 93.5 FM. The programme is produced and hosted by two staff members of the Information Department of the Ministry, and the Working Group on Localizing SDGs. They also participated in the Train the Trainer sessions earlier this year. Radio Boskopu is a local radio station managed by the Ministry of Regional Development.

The radio programme supports the ministry’s efforts to create public awareness of the activities taking place in relation to Localizing SDGs. For better coverage and to reach a larger audience, the programme is broadcast in Sranan Tongo, Suriname’s lingua franca, spoken and understood by Surinamese from all walks of life.

To highlight what’s going on with the SDGs, key player(s) are interviewed during the programme, such as members of the ministry staff, representatives of the local authorities, and community members. We learn about their views of and experiences with SDGs and development in general. 

On Monday October 14th, an interview will be aired with Ruben Martoredjo, Programme Associate of UNDP CO Suriname. Mr. Martoredjo will talk about the role of the UNDP, and how it provides technical and financial assistance to the ministry’s initiatives for Localizing SDGs, under the aegis of the project called, Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Regional Development. Mr. Martoredjo will elaborate on the work he has done as a trainer and coach for the groups involved, and on his experiences with various community engagement activities.

A voice recording of his interview is attached.