Fig. 13. Socioeconomic web, 1950–1995. In 1950, Bonaire's future changed as the result of a new constitution, which redefined its relationship with the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Dutch financial aid began to flow in and was invested in building infrastructure such as a port, an airport, and roads (Abel 2000). By the 1970s, several export industries had moved to Bonaire. Construction industries were emerging in support. A new water and electric plant was built. From 1950 to 1985, Bonaire's population doubled, and much of the population was working for wages. Tourism was about to take off, encouraged from within and without.