Recent extreme weather has threatened the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector, the country’s single largest generator of foreign direct investment. But investors are confident about its sturdy infrastructure, and its ability to fight off the Caribbean competition. By Lucinda Elliott with additional reporting by Silvia Pavoni.
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Clearing the road to investment in the Dominican Republic
November 1, 2017With an urgent need for better infrastructure, the Dominican Republic is keen to attract more private investment. It is introducing new laws to offer guarantees to investors, but insists deals must benefit the country too. Silvia Pavoni reports.
How SMEs are powering the Dominican Republic banking sector
November 1, 2017The Dominican Republic banking sector is solid, profitable and growing, thanks to the industry of the small local businesses that are driving the loans market. Meanwhile, banks have worked to diversify following the 2003 crisis, leading to greater stability, as Silvia Pavoni reports.
Why the Dominican Republic remains well grounded
November 1, 2017The Dominican Republic has weathered regional recession and extreme weather to emerge as a Caribbean leader for GDP growth, driven by tourism. Government measures to strengthen both the economy and physical infrastructure have been recognised with a rating upgrade, as Silvia Pavoni reports.
The rise of the Dominican Republic
March 1, 2016The Dominican Republic has forged its international reputation around tourism, but its diverse economy is bringing in investment in sectors as varied as telecommunications and textiles, while the country's president is setting to work on educational standards. Key players from the Dominican Republic discuss the country's promise in a Leadership Series roundtable discussion that was sponsored by BanReservas and independently written by The Banker.
Project fever
September 3, 2007A huge number of construction projects are under way as the Dominican Republic focuses on improving its infrastructure across the board.
Caribbean queen
September 3, 2007Mega tourist resort Cap Cana, the most ambitious leisure project in the Caribbean, has smashed records for a Dominican corporate issuer.
Holiday spirit
September 3, 2007The tourism industry is attracting foreign investors as well as holidaymakers.
A foreign magnet
September 3, 2007The republic’s open inward investment programme has attracted huge FDI inflows into tourism, telecoms, mining and manufacturing in free trade zones. Jules Stewart explains.
Back in the black
September 3, 2007Following the gradual restoration of public and international confidence in the financial sector, the country’s banking system is experiencing strong growth, characterised by diversification and modernisation. Jules Stewart reports.
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