The orientation of the National Population Policy will be indicative, indicating long-term goals and objectives which will be translated into concrete people oriented and human rights based action programmes in the multi-annual plans and annual work programmes of the ministries and other relevant institutions.
The National Population Policy is based on Suriname's legislative framework and international obligations. During the launch on May 10, 2022, light was shed on the aspect of migration as part of the National Population Policy.
To develop evidence based and people centered programs and policies.
To ensure demographic resilience for the country both in terms of population size, spatial distribution, and age and skills composition for sustainable development.