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Dominican Republic
The Challenge
Economic problems and strengthening democracy continue to lead the slate of national issues in the Dominican Republic. Although macroeconomic stability has returned, higher fuel prices exacerbate a struggling electric sector and slow a promising economic recovery. Corruption remains in all sectors. However, President Leonel Fernández continues to inspire hope and confidence in the population and the markets. The Fernández Administration continues to back priorities of the United States government (USG). The USG is working with the Government of the Dominican Republic (GDR) on policy changes to successfully implement the Central America and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). USAID's largest challenge will be to help the GDR institutionalize better governance and fight against corruption within all sectors of the country. This is the largest challenge. Yet, the pressure from civil society for reform continues to build, and the USG is seen as leaders in this effort.
Objectives, Sectors and Workforce
Definitions of Information Contained in the Country Profile Tables
Please note: All linked documents below are in PDF format
| Program Budget (Appropriations by Objective) |
FY 2004 ($000) |
FY 2005 ($000) |
FY 2006 ($000) |
FY 2007 ($000) |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
2005 SO Performance Score |
Direct SO Admin. Cost Ratio |
| 517-008 Economic Prosperity and Security |
7,951 |
4,907 |
5,085 |
14,009 |
76.2% |
1.31 |
Exceeded |
0.39 |
| 517-009 Democracy, Governance and Human Rights |
7,144 |
5,441 |
3,960 |
4,000 |
-44.0% |
1.10 |
Exceeded |
0.36 |
| 517-010 Family and Workforce Health |
13,166 |
13,099 |
12,721 |
11,338 |
-13.9% |
1.19 |
Exceeded |
0.23 |
| Country Total |
28,261 |
23,447 |
21,766 |
29,347 |
3.8% |
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Mission Director: Elena Brineman
MCA Status: Not Eligible
PEPFAR Focus Country: No
Provided or Received Services From Other Missions: Provided
| Program Budget (Appropriations by Account) |
FY 2004 ($000) |
FY 2005 ($000) |
FY 2006 ($000) |
FY 2007 ($000) |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
| Child Survival and Health Programs Fund |
13,166 |
13,099 |
12,721 |
11,338 |
-13.9% |
| Development Assistance |
11,413 |
7,372 |
7,065 |
6,009 |
-47.3% |
| Economic Support Fund |
3,682 |
2,976 |
1,980 |
12,000 |
225.9% |
| Total |
28,261 |
23,447 |
21,766 |
29,347 |
3.8% |
| Program Budget by Sector and Account |
FY 2004 ($000) |
FY 2005 ($000) |
FY 2006 ($000) |
FY 2007 ($000) |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
| Basic Education |
DA |
2,300 |
1,584 |
1,568 |
1,723 |
-25.1% |
| Agriculture and Environment |
DA |
1,908 |
1,250 |
1,282 |
453 |
-76.3% |
| Economic Growth |
DA |
3,743 |
2,073 |
2,235 |
1,833 |
-51.0% |
|
ESF |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10,000 |
N/A |
| Human Rights |
DA |
100 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
| Democracy and Governance |
DA |
1,462 |
2,465 |
1,980 |
2,000 |
36.8% |
|
ESF |
3,682 |
2,976 |
1,980 |
2,000 |
-45.7% |
| Conflict Management / Humanitarian Assistance |
DA |
1,900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
| Family Planning / Reproductive Health |
CSH |
2,031 |
1,980 |
1,733 |
1,800 |
-11.4% |
| HIV / AIDS |
CSH |
5,300 |
5,508 |
6,138 |
5,138 |
-3.1% |
| Child Survival and Maternal Health |
CSH |
4,000 |
3,861 |
3,237 |
2,780 |
-30.5% |
| Vulnerable Children |
CSH |
535 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
| Other Infectious Diseases |
CSH |
1,300 |
1,750 |
1,613 |
1,620 |
24.6% |
| Total |
28,261 |
23,447 |
21,766 |
29,347 |
3.8% |
| Workforce |
FY 2004 |
FY 2005 |
FY 2006 |
FY 2007 |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
| US Direct Hires |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
0.0% |
| US Non Direct Hires |
3 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
66.7% |
| Foreign Nationals |
62 |
62 |
62 |
61 |
-1.6% |
| Total |
77 |
79 |
79 |
78 |
1.3% |
| Operating Expense |
FY 2004 ($000) |
FY 2005 ($000) |
FY 2006 ($000) |
FY 2007 ($000) |
Percent Change FY 04-07 |
| Salaries and benefits |
1,311 |
1,634 |
1,224 |
1,164 |
-11.2% |
| Travel |
180 |
170 |
114 |
112 |
-37.8% |
| Transportation of things |
79 |
87 |
149 |
103 |
30.4% |
| Rent |
389 |
377 |
368 |
432 |
11.1% |
| Security |
91 |
125 |
115 |
128 |
40.7% |
| Equipment |
482 |
230 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
| ICASS - Operating Expense only |
190 |
193 |
206 |
220 |
15.8% |
| Other Operating Expense |
499 |
611 |
503 |
520 |
4.2% |
| Total OE Budget |
3,221 |
3,427 |
2,679 |
2,679 |
-16.8% |
| US direct hire salary and benefits |
1,579 |
1,730 |
1,569 |
1,739 |
10.1% |
| Program Funded Administrative Expenses |
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2,317 |
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| Country Total Administrative Budget |
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6,735 |
| Percent of Bureau OE Total |
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6.5% |
| Mission Summary
| FY 2004
| FY 2005
| FY 2006
| FY 2007
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| Program per US Direct Hire ($000) |
2,355 |
1,954 |
1,814 |
2,446 |
| Program per All US ($000) |
1,884 |
1,379 |
1,280 |
1,726 |
| Program per Position ($000) |
367 |
297 |
276 |
376 |
| Operating Expense as % of Program Funding |
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9.1% |
| Program Funded Admin Expense as % of Total Admin |
|
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34.4% |
| Total Admin Expense as % of Program Funding |
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22.9% |
Other Major Donors:
Bilateral: Spain, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, France, Venezuela
Multilateral: Inter-American Development Bank, European Union, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Union Nations organizations
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