37.1% of the overall gathered funding within the free zone sector is of U.S. origin. (EXTERNAL SOURCE)

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader introduced that the Dominican Republic’s free commerce zone sector has surpassed 200,000 direct jobs, marking a historic milestone pushed by sector progress and robust investor confidence. He highlighted that this progress displays the work of 1000’s of staff and the nation’s fame as a secure and dependable accomplice. For the reason that begin of his administration, Abinader stated the federal government has targeted on financial restoration, productiveness, and constructing a extra strong growth mannequin.

Trade Minister Ito Bisonó famous that the sector had fallen to simply 119,974 jobs in April 2020 as a result of pandemic—considered one of its lowest factors. 5 years later, the business has rebounded, including greater than 80,000 jobs and reaching a 67% enhance, reaching its highest employment degree to this point.