Dominican Republic http://www.alacrastore.com/country-snapshot/Dominican Republic 08 Nov 2009 09:20:14 EST en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091103T151500_0001eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091103T151500_0001normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Following two weeks of negotiations between the government and IMF staff, the Dominican Republic signed a new letter of intent with the IMF on October #th, requesting US$#.#bn (SDR#.##bn) under a...04 Nov 2009 07:44:21 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091103T151500_0001News analysisEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020100_0009eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020100_0009normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT These forecasts were prepared on October ##, #### PREVIOUS AVAILABLE SIX MONTHS CURRENCY ANALYSIS As a result of structural weaknesses in the Dominican Republic's external accounts,...03 Nov 2009 08:02:38 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020100_0009EIU currency forecastsFinanceVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091101T191600_0001eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091101T191600_0001normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT OUTLOOK FOR ####-## DOMESTIC POLITICS: In contrast with the period ####-##, popular support for Mr Fernandez and his Partido de la Liberacion Dominicana (PLD) government will be much lower in ####-##,...03 Nov 2009 08:02:29 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091101T191600_0001OutlookEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T162000_0005eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T162000_0005normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The Dominican Republic's RJS Group is to invest US$###m in an agro-industrial complex to produce ethanol, electricity and animal feed, among other products. The group, led by businessman Francisco...03 Nov 2009 08:02:14 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T162000_0005News analysisBusinessVWDominican RepublicEnergy2249EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0052eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0052normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...02 Nov 2009 07:46:50 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_00525-year summaryEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020500_0009eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020500_0009normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Land area ##,### sq km Population #.#m (#### Central Bank estimate) Main towns Population in '### (#### census) Santo Domingo (capital) & metropolitan area: #,### Santiago: ### Puerto Plata: ### San...02 Nov 2009 07:46:49 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T020500_0009BackgroundEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0091eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0091normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Outlook for ####-## Monthly review ...02 Nov 2009 07:46:44 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0091OutlookPoliticsVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0088eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0088normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Please see graphic below Please see graphic below ...02 Nov 2009 07:46:44 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0088Economic structureEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0049eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0049normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Policy towards private enterprise and competition ####-##: Implementation of legislation to increase transparency in public procurement is slow. Persistent distortions arise from powerful local lobbies,...02 Nov 2009 07:46:42 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0049BackgroundBusinessVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0166eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0166normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Sovereign risk Stable. Sovereign risk is rated CCC in view of poor fiscal performance and a weak macroeconomic outlook. External conditions are improving and a new IMF stand-by arrangement will underpin...02 Nov 2009 07:46:41 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0166Country risk ratingEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0094eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0094normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Dominican Republic Form of government Representative democracy with a US-style Congress and presidency Head of state On May ##th #### Leonel Fernandez was elected for a third term as...02 Nov 2009 07:46:39 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0094Political structurePoliticsVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0054eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0054normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Sources for global and domestic data refer to historical data. The source for all forecast data, unless otherwise stated, is the Economist Intelligence Unit Global data US and European GDP growth:...02 Nov 2009 07:46:38 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_00545-year forecastEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0097eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0097normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...02 Nov 2009 07:46:36 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0097Latest indicatorsEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0048eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0048normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...02 Nov 2009 07:46:34 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0048Business environmentBusinessVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0050eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0050normFROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Background: From independence in #### to #### the Dominican Republic was dominated by caudillos ("strongmen"), of whom Rafael Leonidas Trujillo (####-##) was the most powerful and influential. After...02 Nov 2009 07:46:33 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091102T140500_0050BackgroundEconomyVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BL_BL_MAIN_20091102T000000_0000eiuftxml/BL_BL_MAIN_20091102T000000_0000normArgentina Industrial output rises for a third consecutive month . Argentina’s industrial production grew in September by #.#% month on month, more than dou- ble the #.#% increa se recorded in Aug ust, according to the national statistics...30 Oct 2009 07:35:03 EST110.00Business Latin AmericaEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisBL_BL_MAIN_20091102T000000_0000BLArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaDominican RepublicEcuadorGuatemalaLatin AmericaMexicoNicaraguaPanamaParaguayPeruUruguayVenezuelaAutomotiveEnergyFinancial ServicesPharmaceuticals & bio-techReal estate2232543365253283437496065EIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CS_CSDO_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000eiuftxml/CS_CSDO_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000normDominican Republic All queries: Tel: (##.##) #### #### E-mail: london@eiu.com Next report: Full schedule on www.eiu.com/schedule Country Risk Service November #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### ...29 Oct 2009 07:47:04 EST495.00Country Risk ServiceEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCS_CSDO_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000DODominican RepublicAsset managersBanksConsumer GoodsCurrenciesEnergyExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurers224452495360CSEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CF_CFDO_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000eiuftxml/CF_CFDO_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000normDominican Republic ## Country Forecast November #### www.eiu.com © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Data sources and definitions Sources for global and domestic data refer to historical data. The source for all forecast...29 Oct 2009 07:47:01 EST605.00Country ForecastEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCF_CFDO_UPDATER_20091101T000000_0000DODominican RepublicCFEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CR_CRDO_MAIN_20091101T000000_0000eiuftxml/CR_CRDO_MAIN_20091101T000000_0000norm## Dominican Republic Country Report November #### www.eiu.com © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Political structure Dominican Republic Representative democracy with a US-style Congress and presidency On May ##th...29 Oct 2009 07:46:58 EST270.00Country ReportEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCR_CRDO_MAIN_20091101T000000_0000DODominican RepublicTransport and logisticsTravel and Tourism48724770CREconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091023T020100_0001eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091023T020100_0001normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT GLOBAL ASSUMPTIONS ...23 Oct 2009 08:12:44 EST34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20091023T020100_0001Interest rate forecastFinanceVWDominican RepublicEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysis