The Board of Directors of the National Council of Export Processing Zones (CNZFE), in its ordinary session held today, approved the establishment of 17 new free zone companies, which will promote the creation of 2,640 direct jobs.
The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM), Víctor-Ito-Bisonó, who affirmed that these new companies have a projected investment of over USD 61.41 million, which promises a significant impact on the national economy.
On his side, the executive director of the CNZFE, Daniel Liranzo, informed that the new companies will be dedicated to various productive activities, including the sterilization of medical devices, assembly of electronic components, call center services, software development, manufacture of luminaries, tobacco processing, among others.
During the meeting, the installation permit for two new industrial parks was also approved, which will be located in the provinces of Santo Domingo and Santiago, respectively, with an estimated investment of USD 31.213 million; with the start-up of these projects, 3,424 direct jobs are expected to be generated, thus contributing to the economic development of the country.
Among the provinces that will host these new investments are Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Pedro de Macorís and La Romana.
It is worth noting that so far this year the CNZFE has approved a total of 52 companies and 7 free zone parks, with an estimated investment of USD 196 million, figures that reflect the firm commitment of the government of President Luis Abinader, to raise the competitiveness and continued growth of the free zone sector for the progress of the nation.
Also present at the meeting, were the vice minister of Free Zones of the MICM, Johannes Kelner; the president of the Dominican Association of Free Zones (Adozona), Luis José Bonilla Bojos; the deputy executive director of the CNZFE, Yarisol López, among other representatives of the public and private sector institutions that make up this Council.
Source:presidencia.gob.do
