Dominican Republic
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Immersive story
Jobs: The Engine for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/immersive-story/2025/09/30/jobs-the-engine-for-growth-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean

Our goal is to help the region to become a global employment powerhouse. We aim to generate the conditions for the creation of more jobs, attract investment, and strengthen key sectors that fuel vibrant local economies and jobs.

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Opinion
Quality Employment as a Driver of Equity and Prosperity
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/opinion/2025/10/15/empleo-de-calidad-motor-de-equidad-y-prosperidad-republica-dominicana
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REPORT
A Safer Infrastracture Would Save Lives in the Dominican Republic
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/dominicanrepublic/publication/diagnostico-infraestuctura-vial-digital-republica-dominicana-infrasap
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DOM

BY THE NUMBERS: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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https://data360.worldbank.org/en/economy/DOM
Dominican Republic
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Access to electricity
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People using safely managed drinking water services
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Learning Poverty
Share of Children at the End-of-Primary age below minimum reading proficiency adjusted by Out-of-School Children (%)
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per 100.000 live births
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OVERVIEW:
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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About
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Country Partnership
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THE LATEST FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The World Bank produces a variety of development content about the Dominican Republic.

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See all Research & Publications

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Projects

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Results

See All Results
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/all

PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the Dominican Republic and the results that demonstrate our commitment to the country's development.

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RESEARCH
& PUBLICATIONS
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More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=Dominican%20Republic
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POVERTY ASSESSMENT
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Fast Tracking Poverty Reduction and Prosperity for All
Fast Tracking Poverty Reduction and Prosperity for All
In recent decades, economic growth in the Dominican Republic has been steady. However, growth has not occurred in such a way as to make the benefits widely and evenly available.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/cdfdb679-1418-456a-a3f4-cfd01e4c5cb4
Read Full Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/cdfdb679-1418-456a-a3f4-cfd01e4c5cb4
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The Future of Work in Central America and The Dominican Republic
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/lac/publication/futuro-trabajo-america-central-republica-dominicana
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JOBS
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Rethinking productivity to drive growth without leaving anyone behind
https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099072523145018880/pdf/P176709-452d1173-eea1-43a4-8ae7-6718fe03a5af.pdf
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Country Economic MEMORANDUM
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Dominican Republic Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP)
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/dominicanrepublic/publication/diagnostico-infraestuctura-vial-digital-republica-dominicana-infrasap
INFRASTRUCTURE
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CONNECT WITH US

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https://www.facebook.com/BancoMundialCentroamerica
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Country Leadership

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Juan Pablo Uribe
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/j/juan-pablo-uribe
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Division Director for Central America and the Dominican Republic
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Carolina Rendon
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/c/carolina-rendon
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Resident Representative in the Dominican Republic
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Susana Cordeiro Guerra
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/s/susana-cordeiro-guerra
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Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean
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Country Office

Ave. Lope de Vega No. 29,

Torre Novo-Centro, Piso 10,

Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo

+809 872 7300

For comments and consultations about the activity of the World Bank Group in the country, contact RepublicaDominicanainfo@worldbankgroup.org
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