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Is Latin America’s Financial Sector on a Strong Footing?

Is Latin America’s Financial Sector on a Strong Footing?
Latin America’s financial sector has managed to protect the region from the global economic crisis but now it should focus on providing better services to consumers and business, says a new report. Join the live chat:
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The Dominican Republic has a population of 10.0 million (2008), and is a middle-income country, with the largest economy of Central America and the Caribbean. It occupies the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti.
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Dominican Society Leads the Anti-Corruption National Dialogue

Dominican Society Leads Anti-Corruption Dialogue
The initiative will celebrate its closing workshop on February 7.
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US$90 million for the Dominican Republic for social sectors and disaster management.US$90 million for the Dominican Republic for social sectors and disaster management.
The new loans are in keeping with government efforts and projects in these areas.
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Latin America: Finding the Formula for Economic Success in the Classroom

Latin America: Finding the Formula for Economic Success in the Classroom
The 5th Competitiveness Forum of the Americas addressed the region’s education gap which remains Latin America’s largest challenge.
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Latin America: US$14.7 Billion Cushion For the Poor

Latin America: US$14.7 Billion Cushion For the Poor
The region's social services, public administration and transportation sectors received the most resources and support in 2011, says end-of-the-year World Bank Report.
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$83.5 billion: amount handled by national payments system from April 2008 to December 2010

$83.5 billion: amount handled by national payments system from April 2008 to December 2010
The Dominican Republic has reformed its national payments systems so as to increase the certainty of payments
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Caribbean Countries Among Regional Leaders in Data Tools to Fight Poverty

Caribbean Countries Among Regional Leaders in Data Tools to Fight Poverty
Dominican Republic’s Statistical Office (ONE) obtained second place in the Caribbean Subregion.
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Gender Equality and Technology: Tools for Social Monitoring

Gender Equality and Technology: Tools for Social Monitoring
The Dominican Civil Society explores innovative tools for improved social accountability and transparency.

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Historic Support to Haiti from Dominican Civil Society

Historic Support to Haiti from Dominican Civil Society
For the first time in the WB Civil Society Fund’s history US$181,000 was granted to 13 Dominican civil society initiatives in support of the humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

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WB Loan will Foster Local Development in the DRWB Loan will Foster Local Development in the DR
The US$20 million loan aims to strengthening municipalities, and community participation in budget and planning.
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