Spain increases aid by EUR8 million

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According to the Spanish Cooperation Agency, Spain plans to increase its aid to the Dominican Republic by EUR8 million for the 2007-2008 period, reaching a total of EUR30 million. The resources will be channeled towards local towns, the penal system and training of prison personnel. Among the projects are the renovation of the Santa Barbara area in Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, the conversion of the municipality of Enriquillo into a model of efficient town management, and the training of personnel in the southwestern region to deal with ecological and tourism issues. Modernization of local political parties, strengthening Santiago's municipal government and potable water projects are the other components of the program.

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