This research examines how Dutch post colonial migration policies shaped migration patterns from its former colony, Suriname, to the Netherlands after the
1950s, resulting in an exodus of many Surinamese in different migration waves for different motives, depending on the period. It takes a historical approach to understand these patterns, understanding some of the colonial history in Suriname, considering Dutch influence and participation in the former colony. This brings to light an analysis of the demographic diversity of Suriname and the socio-economic situation of the emigrants, explaining the different migration waves that took place in the twentieth century, with a focus on the decolonial period of the seventies and eighties . Driven by the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10 on reducing inequalities within and among countries, with a focus on target 10.7, which deals with encouraging individuals to migrate in a safe, regular, and responsible manner, particularly by putting well-thought-out and well-managed migration regulations into place, its goal is to identify where the country stands, and its strengths and weaknesses in relation to the immigration and integration.
The research takes a literature review approach, where already existing research and scholarly perspectives are gathered and critically analyzed to produce new insights and identify gaps. This research aims to contribute to policy discussions on promoting fairer migration structures and lowering the inequalities faced by migrants from former colonies by exposing the post-colonial legacy present since independence and investigating the intersections between colonial legacy and contemporary policy.
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