Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has made significant strides in recognizing cross-border digital signatures to enhance digital services and technological integration internationally. Bartolomé Pujals, Director General of the Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC), presented these advancements at the Regional Workshop on Deepening Cross-Border Digital Services in Brazil, organized by the Inter-American Network of Digital Government of Latin America and the Caribbean (RED GEALC).
The Dominican Republic was recognized for its achievements over the past two years, creating conditions for implementing cross-border digital signatures. Collaboration with state institutions, including the Office of the Comptroller General, INDOTEL, and the General Directorate of Public Procurement, aims to integrate digital signatures into contract certification processes.
Countries like Costa Rica, Guatemala, Uruguay, and Argentina expressed interest in technical recognition agreements with the Dominican Republic. Efforts are underway to finalize these agreements by November, facilitated by INDOTEL’s platform for managing signatures and trusted lists. This will allow real-time recognition and validation of digital signatures, increasing efficiency in transactions and processes.
The Dominican Republic’s advancements position it as a regional leader in digital services, opening new opportunities for economic development and regional integration. The ongoing agreements with neighboring countries mark a significant milestone, benefiting citizens and businesses.
Twelve countries participated in this edition of GEALC, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay.