Economist Henry Henbrand said
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August 23, 2024
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In the face of the constant advance of tourism, the expansion of export markets and local consumption, the Dominican Republic faces the challenge and opportunity to improve and double its agricultural production to meet internal and external needs.
The economist Henry Henbrand He said that to achieve this goal, investment must be made in technology, financing and climate change resilience programs.
He pointed out that climatic phenomena, such as drought and excessive rainfall, no longer only affect food inflation, but represent a constant challenge to the stability of the agricultural sector.
During the ECONOMICM 2024 forum, Henbrand highlighted that the projected growth in the tourism sector will largely depend on the capacity of the Dominican countryside to meet the growing demand for food and beverages.
He therefore insisted that any new economic strategy should consider agriculture as an essential component to combat poverty and improve public health through increased food production at affordable prices, according to El Dinero.
