I think they should...
3. This step would take more time but I would really focus on making the North Coast as bilingual as possible. Teach it in the schools, start programs to get adults in English language courses, etc. Then I would make "zona franca" type of areas for call centers with huge tax incentives. Especially for the American market if you can start by getting the Spanish speaking calls and then try to get more English call centers.
Apparently you don't know that they ARE teaching English in the public schools. Now I cannot speak for all public schools, but on the North Coast, English is taught.
I am no expert. I have lived here 10 years. Have done many things. Learned much from my many mistakes. One thing I did learn..... all my knowledge, education and experience cannot accomplish anything unless I respect the Dominican culture and work through THEIR channels and means. Without them, I am no more than another gringa with a foundation and money from abroad to be sucked up for a cause that they believe is not needed, nor wanted. It is money to be thrown to the wind. I must believe the same to be true for the tourism sector.
~ Lindsey