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09-19-2006, 06:40 PM
Eduardo Wallentin, speaking for the International Financing Corporation (IFC), the private sector financing branch of the World Bank, commended the work of President Leonel Fernandez, and his efforts that have lead the country's economy to a speedy recovery. Walletin spoke of expectations that DR-CAFTA will be favorable for the Dominican economy. During the meeting, Walletin also expressed the need to continue strengthening institutions and increasing transparency. IFC has an investment portfolio of US$384 million of which US$268 million are for organizations own investment, and US116 million are for private investments.
Dominican Week activities highlight the contributions made by Dominicans, and the Dominican community to the city, and also serve as a celebration for Dominican culture, customs, and history, in the United States. They also look to provide vehicles for development for the Dominican community in the U.S.
The activities will have the participation of many groups such as, the American Chamber of Commerce, Foundation for Global Democracy and Development, Professional Group of Dominicans from Washington, and Dominicans on Wall Street. President Leonel Fernandez will also participate in the activities when he will give a speech on Wednesday of this week in New York City.
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Dominican Week activities highlight the contributions made by Dominicans, and the Dominican community to the city, and also serve as a celebration for Dominican culture, customs, and history, in the United States. They also look to provide vehicles for development for the Dominican community in the U.S.
The activities will have the participation of many groups such as, the American Chamber of Commerce, Foundation for Global Democracy and Development, Professional Group of Dominicans from Washington, and Dominicans on Wall Street. President Leonel Fernandez will also participate in the activities when he will give a speech on Wednesday of this week in New York City.
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