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Preparatory Process
 

Dominican Republic National Preparations

In preparation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the Government of The Dominican Republic established a National Preparatory Committee in January 2001. The Committee is composed of representatives from the following government agencies: National Commission for the further implementation of UNCED (created in 1992, equivalent to a UN CONADES) plus Secretariat for the state of the enviroment and natural resources (created in August 2000). The Committee will be Chaired by the Vice President of the Republic, Dr Milagros Ortiz Bosch.

All the Major groups mentioned in Agenda 21 will also be represented in the Committee. Other participants include Entrepreneurial Groups.

In addition, the Dominican Republic is undertaking a national review and assessment of progress in the implementation of Agenda 21, which is expected to be completed in March 2001.

Other Preparatory activities include A National Workshop for Valuable Experiences in Sustainable Development, which took place from 16-17 January 2001.


SD Focal Point:
Licenciado Fernando Mangual
Diector
Oficina Nacional de Planificacion (ONAPLAN)
Tel: (809) 221 5140 ext. 214 y 324
Fax: (809) 682 5757
E-mail: cap21@tricom.net
Mailing address:
Edificio de Oficinas Gubernamentales Bloque A ler. Nivel
Calle Dr. Delgado Esquina
Avenida Mexico, Santo Domingo

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