Water and the DR: Read more here

 

Want to learn more about water in the Dominican Republic?  Here are some resources.

Abinader: Dominican Pact for Water 2021-2036 is a national agreement for life (Dominican Today, August 15, 2023)

  • President Luis Abinader emphasized the significance of the Dominican Pact for Water 2021-2036 during its signing, describing it as a national commitment essential for life itself, as water is a fundamental resource for human existence. He stressed the urgency of immediate actions across all sectors of society to address water-related challenges in the short, medium, and long terms.  Read more.
     

To solve the country’s water problems, about $8.9 billion dollars are needed. (Dominican Today, June 14, 2021)

  • Several government efforts and legislative initiatives have been proposed to address the situation, but the problems persist.  Read more.
     


Water Study Dominican Republic Water Sector Report 2021


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