President Luis Abinader is in Paris to attend the OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum held from 23 to 27 March 2026.
The participation called for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the OECD and the Dominican Republic on 24 March 2026. This agreement is noted as a “strategic milestone” for the Caribbean region, as it establishes a roadmap for the country to implement the OECD Recommendation on Public Integrity.
The OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 highlights the Dominican Republic as a significant emerging partner in the global fight against corruption. The report specifically details the country’s recent efforts to align its domestic legal frameworks with international transparency standards.
The report mentions the Dominican Republic in the “Leveraging Technology” section for its recent advancements in e-procurement systems. The OECD recognizes the Dominican government’s use of data analytics to flag irregularities in public bidding processes, noting that these digital tools have significantly increased competition and reduced “red flag” incidents in government contracts.
The same 2026 Outlook acknowledges the Dominican Republic’s progress in isolating the Public Ministry from political influence. It specifically mentions the “unprecedented autonomy” granted to independent prosecutors, which has led to the high-profile corruption cases (such as the Medusa and Anti-Pulpo operations) currently being processed.
In the regional analysis for Latin America and the Caribbean, the report positions the Dominican Republic as a top performer in Freedom of Expression and Access to Information. The OECD notes that the DR is one of the few countries in the region showing a positive trend in its “Integrity Indicators” over the last 24 months.
The report highlights the DR’s legislative progress, specifically the enactment and early implementation of the Civil Asset Forfeiture Law (Ley de Extinción de Dominio). The OECD identifies this as a model for other Caribbean nations seeking to recover public funds lost to illicit activities.
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OECD Anti-Corruption Report 2026
25 March 2026