ProDominicana – Centro de Exportación e Inversión de la República Dominicana: Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Economic Growth Caribbean 2026

ProDominicana merits recognition for converting national ambition into disciplined, measurable delivery that strengthens sustainable growth fundamentals rather than chasing short-term wins. In 2025 the Dominican Republic recorded preliminary foreign direct investment of $5,032.3m, an 11.3 percent increase year on year and the first time the country exceeded $5bn; the agency’s contribution is evidenced in how it reduces execution risk for investors and raises the quality of projects entering the economy. Its Investment One-Stop Shop (VUIRD) demonstrates governance-led reform: by integrating 30-plus public bodies and 40-plus permits and certifications into a single transactional workflow, it compresses decision cycles from months to days, improving transparency, traceability and accountability across the investment lifecycle. The judging panel notes a mature strategic posture: ProDominicana aligns promotion with national priorities such as semiconductors and AI, while maintaining sector breadth across tourism, renewable energy, free-zone manufacturing and higher-value exports, thereby supporting resilience and diversification. Its ProInteligencia platform, offered at no cost, strengthens market discipline by democratising trade and investment data, lowering information asymmetry for exporters and prospective investors, and enabling better targeting through curated alerts. International credibility is reinforced through leadership in the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, including vice-presidential responsibilities, signalling peer-recognised capability and regional stewardship. The Capital Finance International (CFI.co) Judging Panel congratulates ProDominicana – Centro de Exportación e Inversión de la República Dominicana on winning the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Economic Growth 2026 Award (Caribbean).