DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Carlos Pimentel, director of the Public Procurement Agency ((DGCP), announced the going into effect of the amendments made to government procurement. As of Wednesday, 28 January 2026, the Dominican Republic will have officially enacted Law 47-25 on Public Procurement, described by the government as a landmark piece of legislation designed to overhaul the state’s purchasing systems and install rigorous safeguards against corruption.

The new law replaces the nearly two-decade-old Law 340-06, marking a significant shift toward transparency and institutional accountability.

The government promises strengthened oversight and controls. A central pillar of the new regulation is the expansion of its jurisdiction. Unlike previous rules that primarily focused on the central government, Law 47-25 now extends its reach to:• The legislative and judicial branches in their administrative functions.• Public trusts and state-owned enterprises where the government holds more than a 50%...