By Valerie Fris
Suriname could earn billions from offshore oil and gas by 2028, but its weak anti-corruption laws jeopardize revenue and public trust. A key question is: How will Suriname address this critical challenge?
Jill Sumter is the first woman from Suriname to earn a Master of Laws degree with a specialization in Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy. A mother of one, she serves as the vice president of the Suriname Foreign Policy Community and chairs a neighborhood association in Pontbuiten.
In her research, Jill critically analyzed laws designed to prevent corruption in Suriname’s energy sector and presented her findings in a key academic paper titled, “The Legal Challenges for Suriname in Combating Corruption in Offshore Drilling.” Click here to read more.
