Ed Hoogenboom

Ed Hoogenboom is an entrepreneur and the driving force behind the Stichting Museum of National Arts & Culture (Monac), which aimed to transform the Waterkant area in Paramaribo into a vibrant arts and culture district. His ambitious project was designed to revitalize the historic inner city of Paramaribo and included plans for a modern theater, art museum, and a slavery museum. Despite securing a significant donation offer of up to 100 million US dollars, Hoogenboom's initiative faced continuous political resistance and bureaucratic delays from the Surinamese government, ultimately leading to the project's cancellation.