Ms Wendy Klass-Jap-A-Joe

Acting Director
Telecommunications Authority Suriname (TAS)
Suriname

Mrs Wendy Jap-A-Joe holds a Masters Degree in Tourism from the Flinders University in Adelaide, South-Australia and a BSc degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management form the Suriname Institute of Management. As she developed her hobby she is a certified Lifeguard and volunteers at swimming events in Suriname. She has been working in the different areas of Hospitality Industry between 2000 and 2015. Furthermore, as a consultant, she developed organizational structures for improvement for many businesses in Suriname. Also, she has been lecturing part time at The Suriname College of Hospitality & Tourism for 4 years. From January 2015 she has been appointed as the Acting Director of the Telecommunication Authority Suriname. Where her current focus is on:

  • transforming the organization from a pure regulator into a strategic partner of the telecommunication sector
  • improving collaboration between the government, local and regional stakeholders
  • Promoting innovation in the telecommunication en ICT sector in Suriname
  • up-dating the Surinamese legislation on Telecommunication
  • Creating Awareness about Pro’s and Con’s on ICT development voor Suriname