359:, wood processing, besides those in the extractive industries (gold, crude oil and bauxite). Adhin's plans are to set up a chair on Ayurveda at the University of Suriname and National Institute for Natural and Holistic Therapies in collaboration with India. His plans include setting up medicinal plantations, research laboratories, factories to manufacture Ayurveda products for the Surinamese market and expanding to also cover the Latin American countries and Caribbean Islands. This vision of Adhin supports efforts to diversify the Surinamese economy but also the governments approach to make healthcare the most important priority. This latter is also emphasized by the Governments Health in All Policies (HIAP) programme.
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consciousness creation, appreciation of one's heritage, and for stimulating the achievement of common goals through active and collective participation of individuals. It was his leadership qualities during the preparation of the 140 years Indian
Immigration national festivities, which caught the attention of
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October 2014 Adhin introduced two ICT in Education courses, amongst which a 3 years course leading to the Bachelor in Education (B.ed) degree. The courses are meant to target educators and are in line with Adhin's policy priorities to upgrade and professionalize the sector and to prepare for
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Cultural Union Suriname and remained onboard until February 2014. Adhin who has been active within social cultural organizations for the past 13 years, remains to place emphasis on the importance of the role of culture for development,
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strategy. This national authority was to be responsible for closing the gap between the education system and the demand of the private sector labor markets, the certification of various professions as well as the quality assurance of courses within the
Suriname education system.
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Suriname's first pre-college Bridging Institute increasing the opportunities for more students to attend pre-college. The opening and launch of the Evening Pre-College also served the same purpose.
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in 2020 according to the official results. Adhin was not a candidate for the 2020 Vice
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510:(in Dutch). National Assembly of Suriname. Archived from
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709:. 2 February 2014.
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1134:Waterkant
560:Waterkant
540:12 August
368:Karnataka
353:Bengaluru
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233:Education
205:descent.
102:President
93:In office
53:Incumbent
1223:Suriname
711:Archived
357:palm oil
165:Suriname
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