AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIMF & Central Bank: The Dominican Republic’s Central Bank welcomed an IMF delegation to introduce Michael Perks as the new mission chief, with officials pointing to macro stability and projected ~4.5% growth in 2026. Sugar Trade: The U.S. raised the DR’s raw cane sugar export quota for FY2027 to 201,274 metric tons, boosting the DR’s share of the global tariff-rate quota. Aviation & Connectivity: IDAC reported 585,363 flight operations over three years, moving over 50 million passengers, while a new DR–Argentina air services agreement aims to expand routes and tourism. Tourism & Culture: Alcázar de Colón (Diego Colón Palace) reopened after a major restoration in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City. Food Security: The Dominican Republic Food Bank says about 1.1 million kilograms of food are lost or wasted weekly, urging faster food-rescue partnerships. Governance & Skills: The DR hosted the international MASTERY leadership program for audit institutions, bringing global training to strengthen oversight leadership. UN Climate Push: Abinader used UNGA to press for faster climate adaptation financing and highlighted renewable energy and sustainable mobility. Regional Business Diplomacy: Dominican Week in France 2026 is set for Oct. 17–22 in Paris, aligned with SIAL Paris to drive trade and investment talks.
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