- Promotor
- Co-promotor
- Date
- Thursday 16 Nov 2023, 10:30 - 12:00
- Type
- PhD defence
- Space
- Senate Hall
- Building
- Erasmus Building
- Location
- Erasmus MC
B.D. Girjasing will defend her PhD dissertation on Thursday, 16 November 2023, entitled: ’The Democratic Constitutional State of Suriname: Developments during the period 1975-2020‘.
Below is a brief summary about the dissertation:
Since November 25, 1975, the South American country of Suriname became an independent republic after separating from its former colonizer, the Netherlands. The constitution of the young republic was hastily drafted in 1975. Over a period of more than 25 years, the Surinamese people developed their constitutional framework for democracy, which was later added to the current constitution. According to Dr. Jules Sedney, former Minister of General Affairs and Prime Minister of Suriname, the Surinamese people's views on democracy have evolved over time to meet the needs and aspirations of the Surinamese citizens. These views are part of Suriname's political heritage. To test this, this study examines the presence and development of various democracy ideals, during the period 1975 - 2020.
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The public defence will begin exactly at 10.30 hrs. The doors will be closed once the public defence starts, latecomers may be able to watch on the screen outside. There is no possibility of entrance during the first part of the ceremony. Due to the solemn nature of the ceremony, we recommend that you do not take children under the age of 6 to the first part of the ceremony.
A live stream link has been provided to the candidate.