Mike Eman

In Detail

Since entering office, Mike immediately confronted a formidable challenge to Aruba and its economy - a deep global recession. He implemented a bold rescue plan to revive the economy and to promote the worldwide brand of Aruba as a country that is stable, democratic, and innovative. He pursued an agenda designed to promote sustainable and shared prosperity in Aruba; a balance between the vital dimensions of quality of life and sustained economic growth. He was determined that social gains must keep pace with economic gains in Aruba. As Prime Minister, Mike attracted some of the leading strategic partners in the world to help Aruba transition off fossil fuels, including Sir Richard Branson and the Carbon War Room, and the Rocky Mountain Institute, among others. The United Nations, the U.S. Government and others recognized Aruba as a role model for the region.