Dominican Republic 2024

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As in the past, the Dominican Republic’s dynamic economy continued to show remarkable resilience to shocks, rebounding strongly from the impact of the pandemic. Sound policies, a nimble vaccination campaign and a well-attuned reopening—including international travel—allowed the economy to make the most of the global rebound. The recovery has been broad based; GDP was about 5 percent above pre-pandemic levels as of end-2021. The country maintained sound market access and benefitted from Fund support through the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI).

Are you prepared to go to a place that expertly combines the charms of immaculate beaches, a wealth of cultural history, and a lively local scene? You don't need to search any further because the Dominican Republic is waiting for you with open arms and promises an extraordinary experience. What makes the Dominican Republic special? Imagine yourself soaking up the sun while relaxing on white beaches, the Caribbean wind caressing your hair. Imagine yourself meandering over cobblestone streets as the sounds of an enthralling past fill the air. The Dominican Republic is a symphony of colors, tastes, and experiences that are just waiting to be inscribed into your travel narrative; it's more than simply a place to visit. Why is Your Golden Ticket This Book? More than simply a book, our "Dominican Republic Travel Guide" serves as your guide to discovering the treasures of this tropical paradise. This comprehensive book, filled with in-depth information and insider knowledge, has the secret to turning an average vacation into an amazing experience. What's Inside: 10 Must-See Items Insider Advice: Use our insider advice to discover hidden jewels and local secrets and make sure you visit the Dominican Republic like a seasoned tourist. Cultural Deep Dive: With in-depth tours of historical monuments, museums, and lively festivals, immerse yourself in the Dominican Republic's rich cultural tapestry. Adventure Itineraries: Whether you're an adrenaline addict, a cultural vulture, or someone looking to unwind, choose from +10 well-designed itineraries that appeal to a variety of tastes. Local Cuisine Guide: Treat your taste buds to an unparalleled gastronomic experience with our carefully chosen guide to Dominican specialties and must-try meals. Options for Accommodations: Choose from a variety of lodgings that fit your tastes and budget, from opulent resorts to affordable rentals. Sustainable Travel Advice: Adopt eco-friendly travel practices and become involved in the community by using our recommendations. evening & Entertainment: Use our suggestions for pubs, clubs, and cultural events to navigate the exciting evening scene. Tailored Family-Friendly Routes: Are you going on a family vacation? View our itinerary, which is suitable for families of all ages. linguistic and Cultural Etiquette: Learn the linguistic and cultural dos and don'ts to help you navigate the local way of life with ease. Complete Itinerary for Simple Planning: This book planned, not merely steers. To make your trip planning easier, find a comprehensive itinerary for the Dominican Republic. Your Passport to Memorable Experiences Imagine the experiences that are just waiting to be formed as you turn the pages of this travel guide-from stunning scenery to genuine cultural interactions. This is more than simply a guidebook-it's your ticket to life-changing experiences and amazing moments. Live in the Dominican Republic, don't simply fantasize about it. Get your copy right now, then start the adventure.

This 2019 Article IV Consultation with the Dominican Republic discusses that the economy rebounded to a record high growth of 7 percent in 2018, with the positive momentum carrying into early 2019. The strong economic and policy performance has strengthened resilience to downside risks, but vulnerabilities remain. The fiscal position is under moderate sustainability and affordability pressures; key structural bottlenecks have not been addressed; and social outcomes can be further strengthened. Upcoming elections in 2020 are likely to dominate the near-term policy landscape. The outlook is favorable, with growth moderating to potential, inflation picking up toward target with fading supply shocks, and the external position normalizing. Risks are moderate and balanced: on the upside, solid income and credit growth could sustain domestic demand, while on the downside external risks are building up. Tighter fiscal policies are warranted by demand, sustainability and affordability considerations. A frontloaded adjustment, anchored on widening the tax base and mindful of the distributional effects of the adjustment measures, would help reverse the upward debt dynamics.

In The Devil behind the Mirror, Steven Gregory provides a compelling and intimate account of the impact that transnational processes associated with globalization are having on the lives and livelihoods of people in the Dominican Republic. Grounded in ethnographic fieldwork conducted in the adjacent towns of Boca Chica and Andrés, Gregory's study deftly demonstrates how transnational flows of capital, culture, and people are mediated by contextually specific power relations, politics, and history. He explores such topics as the informal economy, the making of a telenova, sex tourism, and racism and discrimination against Haitians, who occupy the lowest rung on the Dominican economic ladder. Innovative, beautifully written, and now updated with a new preface, The Devil behind the Mirror masterfully situates the analysis of global economic change in everyday lives.

“Impels the reader to not lean solely on the crutch of Dominican anti-Haitianism in order to understand Dominican identity and state formation. Mayes proves that there was a multitude of factors that sharpen our knowledge of the development of race and nation in the Dominican Republic.”—Millery Polyné, author of From Douglass to Duvalier “A fascinating book. Mayes discusses the roots of anti-Haitianism, the Dominican elite, and the ways in which race and nation have been intertwined in the history of the Dominican Republic. What emerges is a very interesting and engaging social history.”—Kimberly Eison Simmons, author of Reconstructing Racial Identity and the African Past in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic was once celebrated as a mulatto racial paradise. Now the island nation is idealized as a white, Hispanic nation, having abandoned its many Haitian and black influences. The possible causes of this shift in ideologies between popular expressions of Dominican identity and official nationalism has long been debated by historians, political scientists, and journalists. In The Mulatto Republic, April Mayes looks at the many ways Dominicans define themselves through race, skin color, and culture. She explores significant historical factors and events that have led the nation, for much of the twentieth century, to favor privileged European ancestry and Hispanic cultural norms such as the Spanish language and Catholicism. Mayes seeks to discern whether contemporary Dominican identity is a product of the Trujillo regime—and, therefore, only a legacy of authoritarian rule—or is representative of a nationalism unique to an island divided into two countries long engaged with each other in ways that are sometimes cooperative and at other times conflicted. Her answers enrich and enliven an ongoing debate. Publication of this digital edition made possible by a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

This volume explores the significance of racial theorizing in Dominican society and its manifestation in everyday life. The author examines how ideas of skin colour and racial identity influence a wide spectrum of Dominicans in how they view themselves and their Haitian neighbours.