Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has ordered the dissolution of the National Directorate for the Promotion and Development of Crafts (FODEARTE), established in 2002, as part of efforts to modernize and optimize the Public Administration under the National Development Strategy 2030. The decision, outlined in Decree No. 646-24, transfers FODEARTE’s functions to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM).
The move aims to eliminate redundancies, enhance resource efficiency, and ensure transparency in public spending. The MICM will now oversee the development of the national artisanal industry. Key aspects of the transition include transferring FODEARTE’s rights and obligations to the MICM, redistributing assets through the General Directorate of National Assets, and managing affected personnel with assistance from the Ministry of Public Administration.
Additionally, the General Budget Directorate will reallocate unexecuted funds to align with government priorities. The centralization of artisanal development functions under the MICM is intended to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and economic impact, according to government statements.