Dominican Republic’s creative economy industries on the rise

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The Dominican Republic is experiencing exponential growth in its creative sector, according to former Colombian President Iván Duque. Duque was President of Colombia from August 2018 to August 2022.

In Santo Domingo to give a conference on the Orange Economy, Duque shared insights with the Grupo Corripio Media.

Duque highlighted the country’s advancements in the Orange Economy and the rich cultural heritage of the Dominican people. During an interview, Duque emphasized that the Orange Economy employs over 100,000 people in the Dominican Republic and contributes approximately 2% of the GDP, surpassing the mining industry.

“If this sector continues to grow at this pace,” Duque stated, “it could triple in less than a decade and become one of the most significant complements to the tourism industry.”

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