Poverty

Local July 9, 2024 - 10:32 am

Ministry of Economy reports 10-point drop in poverty over 7 years

Santo Domingo.- From 2016 to 2023, the Dominican Republic has made significant strides in reducing poverty levels despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall poverty has decreased by over 10 percentage points, with extreme poverty, though briefly rising...
Poverty January 30, 2024 - 2:59 pm

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The Dominican Republic makes progress in reducing poverty among women

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Local August 20, 2023 - 5:29 pm

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Poverty April 12, 2022 - 9:40 am

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Poverty January 31, 2022 - 10:25 am

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Poverty December 31, 2021 - 3:08 pm

No celebrations in Haiti after one of its most tragic years

Poverty December 24, 2021 - 12:37 pm

WFP releases report on Dominican Republic

Poverty December 9, 2021 - 12:18 pm

IDB US$100.0M loan to ease the plight of Dominican Republic’s poor

Local August 18, 2021 - 1:02 pm

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Poverty August 18, 2021 - 12:22 pm

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Economy June 28, 2021 - 7:45 am

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Local April 1, 2021 - 2:10 pm

The “Stay at Home” subsidy for March is ready, Govt. says

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