The Dominican Republic captured US$809.8 million in direct foreign investment during the first quarter of year 2018. This is 13.7% more than for the same period last year. The director of the CEI-RD, Marius de Le\u00f3n said the country leads in attracting foreign investment in the Caribbean and is second in the Central American region. De Le\u00f3n says the CEI-RD has identified agro-exports as a main focus for investments. De Le\u00f3n spoke during the monthly luncheon of the American Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n
He also acknowledged that Dominican exports are stagnated and even declined in relation to the Gross Domestic Product. He observed that when gold exports are excluded, Dominican exports have only increased 1% over the past five years.<\/p>\n
De Le\u00f3n told his audience the CEI-RD is also focusing on building a country brand.<\/p>\n
Read more in Spanish: 28 June 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Dominican Republic captured US$809.8 million in direct foreign investment during the first quarter of year 2018. This is 13.7% more than for the same period last year. The director of the CEI-RD, Marius de Le\u00f3n said the country leads in attracting foreign investment in the Caribbean and is second in the Central American region. … <\/p>\n
\nEl Nuevo Diario<\/a>
\nMinistry of Foreign Relations<\/a>
\nCEI-RD<\/a><\/p>\n