The Santiago Association of Free Zone Industries has signed an agreement with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for the installation of a national center for the development of textile products. El Caribe reports that the project requires a RD$25 million investment and will provide state-of-the-art technology for the country’s textile industry. The agreement was signed by Carlos Fondeur of the Free Zone Corporation, Carlos Alvarez, president of the Free Zone Association, William Brands for USAID, and Melanio Paredes, Director of Infotep.