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Suriname's Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for managing the mining, water and energy sectors. It is in charge of the development and implementation of national policies and regulations for the energy and natural resources sectors (excluding forestry); the exploration, exploitation and management of natural resources; water and energy management and supply; control and compliance of regulations related to the generation, transmission and distribution of energy; and the sustainable exploration and exploitation of mining resources and water. The ministry works through three entities: the Dienst Water Voorziening (DWM) or department for water supply; the De Dienst Electriciteits Voorziening (DEV) or energy provision service; and the De Geologisch Mijnbouwkundige Dienst (GMD) or geology and mining service.

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