Dominican Republic hails progress of public procurement law one year on

Dominican Republic officials celebrated the first anniversary of Law 47-25 on Public Procurement, hailing it as a cornerstone of the nation's fight against corruption. President Luis Abinader, alongside Carlos Pimentel, director of Public Procurement, and Yeni Berenice Reynoso, the prosecutor general, lauded the law's impact and its role in establishing the country as a benchmark for anti-corruption legislation.

During the opening of the II Public Procurement Forum, Abinader emphasized that Law 47-25 represents more than just new legislation; it signifies a fundamental change in the governance of the national public procurement system. He stated that this law is one of the most crucial institutional advancements in recent years, aiming to transform how public contracts are managed.

The government's positive assessment extends to other recent legal reforms, including the Law on Asset Forfeiture and the new Penal Code. These measures, officials believe, collectively strengthen the country's framework for combating corruption and promoting transparency in public administration. The forum served as a platform to reflect on these achievements and discuss future directions for public procurement.