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Bo opinion ta conta – contribui na mehora cuido na Aruba! IVA ta den e proceso pa traha riba su plan strategico pa e siguiente 5 aña. Si bo tin 18+ y / of bo ta cuida un persona, bo por yena e encuesta pa conta bo experiencia.
Yena e encuesta aki: https://sprw.io/stt-mipbs

E encuesta ta den 4 idioma, Papiamento, Hulandes, Ingles y Spaño E encuesta aki ta wordo haci pa Cornerstone Economics bou di encargo di IVA como parti di e desaroyo di nos plan strategico pa 2026 - 2030

Ultimo fecha pa participa 30 januari, 2026.
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Your opinion matters for healthcare in Aruba! The Inspectie Volksgezondheid Aruba (IVA) is creating its new strategic plan for the next 5 years and wants to hear from patients and caregivers (18+). Share your experience and help improve the quality of care. Fill in the survey here https://sprw.io/stt-mipbs

The survey is available in Papiamento, Dutch, English and Spanish. This survey is done by Cornerstone Economics as consultants for the development of IVA's strategic plan 2026 - 2030.

Last day to participate January 30, 2026.

🎙️ Behind the scenes at The Common Good Podcast

We’re proud to share that our Managing Partner at Cornerstone Economics recently participated in the latest edition of The Common Good podcast- a meaningful conversation centered on the topic:
“Capitalism Reconnected.”

This episode brought together diverse perspectives on economics, policy, and sustainability, featuring an inspiring group of guests:

🔹 Rendell de Kort
Economist | Managing Partner Cornerstone Economics

🔹 Francielle Laclé
Policy Advisor, Ministry of Environment & Nature | Environmental Economist

🔹 Robert Candelaria
Secretary-General, Ministry of General Affairs

🔹 Aad-Jan de Gruijl
Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Aruba

At Cornerstone Economics, we value thoughtful dialogue that reconnects economic systems with long-term societal impact. We’re honored to contribute to conversations that shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Picture courtesy: The Common Good Podcast.

Trots te delen: Cornerstone Economics werd genoemd in het NRC.

Dank aan de redactie voor de vermelding — we blijven werken aan scherpe analyses en praktische oplossingen.

🔗 Lees meer: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/01/06/geopolitieke-storm-toont-de-kwetsbaarheid-van-de-caribische-eilanden-als-het-erop-aankomt-hebben-ze-nederland-hard-nodig-a4916957

Remember when every neighborhood had kids playing outside? When schools were expanding, not consolidating? When "elderly care" wasn't prominent in policy discussions?

Aruba's population has transformed dramatically—and our new article shows exactly how it happened, year by year.

🔄 The Great Inversion isn't just about aging—it's about:

Why healthcare systems are under pressure
What's happening to pension sustainability
How the workforce is changing
What this means for economic growth

We've created an animated visualization that shows 25 years of change in motion. Watching the pyramid slowly invert is both fascinating and sobering.
The implications touch everything: from how many schools we need to how we think about retirement, from labor policy to economic development strategy.

This is the demographic reality shaping Aruba's future. Understanding it is the first step to adapting successfully.

👉 See the full story and watch the transformation unfold: https://www.c-economics.com/post/the-great-inversion-aruba-s-demographic-transformation

The Great Inversion: Aruba's Demographic Transformation Author: Rendell de KortHow Aruba's population is quietly transforming—and why it matters for your futureSomething fundamental is shifting beneath the surface of Aruba's economy. For years, economists and policymakers have been sounding warnings. The IMF flagged pension sustainability concerns as f...

It is with great pleasure that we can support as consultant the Inspectorate of Health Aruba, Inspectie Volksgezondheid Aruba in developing their Strategic Plan 2026–2030. A well-designed strategic plan provides a clear direction, aligns priorities, and ensures that decisions are driven by evidence and stakeholder needs.

We are currently in phases 1 and 2 of the project; the data collection phase — which is a crucial foundation for understanding the perspectives, challenges, and aspirations of key stakeholders.

At Cornerstone Economics, financial education is one key part of the tools we offer to help your employees make smarter decisions. It’s a solid foundation for building good saving habits and planning ahead. We’re proud to bring financial education sessions right to your workplace, now also in Curaçao—because saving today means more choices tomorrow.