Dominican Republic launches its ICT Strategic Plan 2026-2036 to lead regional technology investment

 

La República Dominicana has taken a firm step in its strategy of Capabilities with the presentation of its first Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction Plan for the sector Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) 2026-2036This initiative seeks to position the Caribbean nation as the preferred destination for technological capital in América Latina.

 

The strategic document is the result of a high-level collaboration between the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MIPYMES (MICM) And the United Nations Development Program (PNUD). The technical development has been carried out by Spanish firms P&L Global y ESKZ Global, Specialist in international economic strategy.

 

A growing ecosystem: Data and objectives

 

The presentation, which was attended by the minister Eduardo “Yayo” Sanz Lovatón and the representative of PNUD, Ana María DíazHe emphasized the country's macroeconomic stability. Currently, the foreign direct investment On the island, it already exceeds $5.000 billion annually, a figure that this plan aims to diversify towards modern services and cutting-edge technology.

 

Indicator / Concept	Strategic Plan Details
Time horizon	2026 - 2036
Current Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)	Exceeding 5.000 billion USD annually
Priority Sectors	Software, Cloud, Data, Healthtech, Semiconductors
Strategic Allies	PNUD, MICM, P&L Global, ESKZ Global

 

The five pillars of digital transformation

 

The roadmap identifies critical opportunities to integrate the country into the global value chainsTo this end, five areas of immediate action have been established:

 

• Digital talent development: Training and development of local human capital.
• Infrastructure and connectivity: Improvement of national data networks.
• Institutional governance: Efficient coordination between promotion agencies.
• International promotion: Proactive strategy to attract global companies.
• Local innovation: Promoting production linkages between multinationals and local SMEs.

 

Vision of strategic consulting firms

 

From a technical perspective, Isabel VinagreCEO P&L GlobalHe emphasized that the plan is a "operational roadmap" whose ultimate goal is "to promote investments that generate innovation, technology transfer and quality employment".

 

On the other hand, Adolfo RomeroCEO ESKZ GlobalHe noted that the design was based on a benchmarking of successful economies like Irlanda, Costa Rica y Hong Kong, models that have managed to consolidate highly competitive technological sectors worldwide.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the ICT Plan 2036

Which technology sectors does the Dominican Republic prioritize?

The plan focuses on software development, cloud services, data economics, healthtech, and the nascent semiconductor industry.

Who has led the development of this international strategy?

It has been a collaboration between the MICM and the PNUDwith technical support from European consulting firms ESKZ Global y P&L Global.

What is the ultimate goal of the roadmap to 2036?

To consolidate the country as a regional hub for digital services, taking advantage of its economic stability and geographic location to attract FDI that generates skilled employment and knowledge transfer.