recognized by the state for the contribution of economic growth and social development What are the needs of the country in this stage of development? What can the country do to attract the potential investor? How easy is to start doing business in Dominican Republic General Statistics at a Glance 2009 • Population: 9.5 [...]

SD. The profile of the Dominican capital is no longer the romantic city of the 60s, which only had a few tall buildings in the center part of town. Now we see a growth in the style of the largest cities in the United States. Last year, of more than 500 projects that were filed [...]

This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.

2007 2008 2009 GDP (USD in billions) 75.14 (estim.) 78.12 (estim.) 78.89 (estim.) GDP/inhabitant (USD) 8.000 (estim.) 8.300 (estim.) 8.200(estim.) GDP growth (%) 8.5 (estim.) 5.3 (estim.) -0.3 (estim.)

* Estimate revised upward based on first half performance * IMF sees “very positive results” of economic program SANTO DOMINGO, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Dominican Republic’s economy will expand between 5.5 percent and 6 percent this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, slightly raising its outlook for the Caribbean country.