Thais FrankenYolanda RichardsonSimoons, Sidney2025-10-022025-10-022025-09-12Simoons, S. (September 12, 2025). Beyond the Shoreline: A Case Study of the Impact of Covid19 on the Socio-Economic and Cultural Development of the Craft industry. Bachelor thesis. University of Aruba.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14473/1662This thesis explores the socio-economic and cultural impacts of the craft industry in Aruba, with attention to how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped its resilience and what policies are needed to strengthen the sector. Guided by the question of how crafts contribute to cultural preservation, social inclusion, and economic diversification, the study draws on semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and thematic analysis supported by SWOT and TOWS frameworks. The findings highlight crafts as vital yet vulnerable, underscoring the need for accessible, inclusive policies. Key concepts include cultural identity, resilience, diversification, and sustainable development.enAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Bachelor dissertation