Dominique

Dominican Republic Exploratory Report Development and Challenges of Opportunities: Development: The Dominican Republic, located in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola, is marked by dramatic landscapes, a vibrant culture, and a dynamic tourism sector. Although, during the last two decades, the nation has truly made giant strides in issues of economic development and other social issues, there are a few challenges that keep growth from materializing. This article closely examines the Dominican Republic‘s landscape of development in terms of economic structure, social problems, infrastructure, and prospective opportunities. Historical Context: Development: History The history of the Dominican Republic is quite a complex one: starting with its indigenous Taino population, then European colonization, slavery, and finally, independence. Though granted independence from Haiti in 1844, developing the country has not been easy through many political upsets, […]