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07-24-2009, 04:00 PM
The United States International Development Agency has donated RD$14.9 million to 10 non-governmental organizations to develop eco-tourism projects, aimed at improving the lives of local communities.
USAID director Richard Goughnour said that the funds would help to develop innovative tourism projects, increase visitor satisfaction and support viable economic practices, among other things.
The beneficiaries of the funds are the La Romana-Bayahibe Hotels Association, Juntayaque, Paraiso Ecological Society, Farmers for Progress, the Foundations for the Development of Pedernales and Espaillat, Progressio, Artemiches, Muva and the Damajagua River Guides Association.
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USAID director Richard Goughnour said that the funds would help to develop innovative tourism projects, increase visitor satisfaction and support viable economic practices, among other things.
The beneficiaries of the funds are the La Romana-Bayahibe Hotels Association, Juntayaque, Paraiso Ecological Society, Farmers for Progress, the Foundations for the Development of Pedernales and Espaillat, Progressio, Artemiches, Muva and the Damajagua River Guides Association.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)