The Dominican economy grew 7.6% from January to September 1999, according to the Central Bank. The Central Bank forecasts that by year’s end, the Gross Domestic Product could grow 7.9%, which would be more than the original 7% growth forecast for the year. The Central Bank report indicates the sectors that have showed the most dynamism are construction, communications, commerce, electricity, and local industry, excluding sugar cane industries. Those that have shown the least growth are mining, agriculture and free zone sectors. Enrique Iglesias, president of the Interamerican Development Bank, has described the DR economy as a "success story". The Dominican economy is the fastest growing in Latin America today. Yesterday, the Miami Herald featured a comment on the DR economy. See it at http://www.herald.com/herald/content/fri/digdocs/news/americas/065902.htm For more information and to read Central Bank reports, see www.bancentral.gov.do
