Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development announced this Tuesday that until 2024 a total of RD$10,025.2 million has been invested in the border area, which constitutes 10.8% of the provincial national investment.
This public investment is allocated to 201 projects, with significant emphasis on key initiatives such as the improvement of the Port of Manzanillo and its connectivity, the expansion of Phase II of the national 911 emergency and security system, and the construction of a smart perimeter fence along the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
However, despite the significant investment, there has been a decrease of 11.2%, mainly due to progress in the execution of works related to large projects in the region.
In terms of geographical distribution, the Ministry of Economy highlighted Montecristi, Independencia, and Bahoruco as the main beneficiaries, representing more than 65% of the total investment projected in the area.
These figures come from the Border Zone Development Policy Directorate (DPDZF) of the Ministry of Economy.