World Bank president’s visit shows confidence in Dominican government’s economic performance

[Dolores]

President Luis Abinader and cabinet members met the president of the World Bank, David Malpass at the Presidential Palace on 13 March 2023. Abinader said the visit is evidence of the confidence that international organizations have in the Dominican government and its management of the economy.

This is the first time that a World Bank president visits the Dominican Republic.

The Presidency reported that the World Bank has committed to redouble its efforts and expand its portfolio of support to the country in areas of vital importance such as water, health, waste management, land management and modernization of public administration.

Present at the meeting at the Presidential Palace were: Vice President Raquel Peña, Economy Minister Pavel Isa Contreras, Hacienda Minister José Vicente, Presidency Minister Joel Santos, Presidency Administrative Minister José...

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[windeguy]

No mention of any issues from The World Bank about deporting illegal Haitians. Good.

 

[La Profe_1]

Please stay directly on topic!

 

[johne]

If one was to read the purpose and goals of the World Bank it looks like Luis gave and showed them exactly what they wanted to hear. Like I said last week "Luis is a polished pol and knows his job."

 

[JD Jones]

Yep. Luis ain't dumb.

 

[CristoRey]

If one was to read the purpose and goals of the World Bank it looks like Luis gave and showed them exactly what they wanted to hear. Like I said last week "Luis is a polished pol and knows his job."

Dominicans make for great Confidence Men and Luis is at the top of his class. CHA CHING!