The government has estimated the 1997 budget to be around RD$30,000 million, of which RD$20,000 will be provided by international organizations. The information was given by the director of the Oficina Nacional de Planificacion (ONAPLAN), Mr. Rafael Camilo also said that government officials will start planning the proposed distribution to the different public offices. In addition he explained that the 1997 budget will include repayments of the country’s external debt because it is in the national interest to remain current.