G/AG/N/DOM/49  
  
29 September 2022  
(22-7348) Page: 1/8 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: Spanish  
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following communication, dated 29 September 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the Dominican Republic . The notification concerns domestic support commitments 
(Table DS:1  and the relevant supporting tables) for the calendar ye ar 2021 . 
 
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- 2 - Table DS:1  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
Total AMS commitment level  Currency  Current Total AMS  
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)  (from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)  (from attached Supporting Tables)  
1  2  3  
  0 
The average exchange rate for 2021 was DOP 57.20 = USD 1.  
For more information, please consult the website of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic: https://www.bancentral.gov.do/a /d/2538 -mercado -cambiario   
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- 3 - Supporting Table DS:1  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - "Green Box"  
Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
DOP  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2. General services      
2 (a) Research  National Council for Agricultural and Forestry Research (CONIAF): 
establishes public policies for agricultural and forestry research in line with 
the country's development policies, providing financing from the research 
fund to encourage scientific and technological capacity -building in public 
and private institutions . 67,973,203  Ministry of Agriculture   
Dominican Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (IDIAF): responsible 
for implementing the agriculture and forestry research and validation policy 
of the Dominican Republic . 344,686,359  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  412,659,562    
2 (b) Pest and disease control  Animal health, technical assistance and promotion of livestock production - 
Prevention and control of diseases  193,786,602  Ministry of Agriculture   
Animal health, technical assistance and promotion of livestock production - 
Production of biological products for species  57,279,716  Ministry of Agriculture   
Animal health, technical assistance and promotion of livestock production - 
Genetic improvement of species for breeding  5,206,158  Ministry of Agriculture   
Strengthening the prevention and control of bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis 
and traceability  1,857,751  Ministry of Agriculture   
Prevention and control of bovine diseases  19,583,260  Ministry of Agriculture   
Pest registration, inspection and monitoring  7,556,600  Ministry of Agriculture   
Pest prevention and control  2,581,400  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  287,851,487    
2 (c) Training services  Training and grants: Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), 
Higher Agricultural Institute (ISA), Salesiano and Loyola Institutes  21,606,063  Ministry of Agriculture   
Agricultural and Forestry Development Centre (CEDAF) - Tropical 
Agricultural Research and Higher Education Centre (CATIE): develop 
human resources to strengthen the agricultural and forestry sectors . 2,400,000  Ministry of Agriculture   
Non-governmental organization in the area of education  36,000,000  Ministry of Agric ulture   
Subtotal:  60,006,063     
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- 4 - Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
DOP  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2 (d) Extension and advisory services  Development of the cocoa sector: training for producers in the 
management of cocoa genetic resources, establishment and operation of 
nurseries, multiplication by grafting, pest management and control, 
plantation management, pruning, shade management, fertilization, and 
harvest and post -harvest management . 30,865,384  Ministry of Agriculture   
Technical assistance and agricultural training: provide training so that 
producers can improve their cultivation techniques, become familiar with 
new production methods and learn how to make better use of resources, 
etc. 77,718,991  Ministry of Agriculture   
Promoting and strengthening of rural organization: this programme aims to 
strengthen producers' and youth organizations in rural areas so that they 
can develop the production capacity of their agricultural holdings. Promote 
the establishment of mechanisms to sustain concrete and effective 
participation of rural  organizations in agricultural sector plans, programmes 
and projects. Put forward alternative solutions to problems identified by 
these organizations in the country's various rural communities, and 
promote business practices suited to today's needs. Encour age and set up 
home and community vegetable gardens in urban and suburban areas.  104,097,734  Ministry of Agriculture   
Promotion and development of women in rural production  1,549,005  Ministry of Agriculture   
Transfer of production technology  32,040,197  Ministry of Agriculture   
Technical training for livestock production: targeted at livestock producers  66,652,378  Ministry of Agriculture   
Promotion and development of the productivity of bovine milk production 
systems : the programme involves the provision by livestock experts of 
technical services for bovine milk producers in the East of the country, with 
a view to increasing the efficiency of their production systems and 
improving livestock genetics.  3,490,608  Ministry of Agriculture   
Training for the eradication of pests  2,350,641  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  318,764,938    
2 (e) Inspection services  Agri-food safety and plant health - Sanitary inspection of primary 
production  85,195,503  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  85,195,503    
2 (g) Infrastructural services  Access to rural properties  99,437,770  Ministry of Agriculture   
Construction of productive infrastructure for water supply and conservation  23,986,605  Ministry of Agriculture   
Rehabilitation of 44 km of productive roads in the province of Puerto Plata  903,217  Ministry of Agriculture   
Dominican Agricultural Supply Markets (MERCADOM): effectively 
coordinate integration of the National Food Network (RENA), consisting of 
wholesale  and retail markets and regional slaughterhouses, to 
professionalize and optimize the operations of these food suppliers' 
operations. Ensure that they operate  in compliance with hygiene, 
cleanliness, safety and urban planning standards  to guarante e the qua lity 
of the food products.  186,036,862  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  310,364,454    
2 (h) Other general services  Land preparation (agricultural mechanization): soil conditioning for 
improved productivity and plant development. Use of modern land 
preparation equipment and increased mechanization of tasks.  77,084,651  Ministry of Agriculture   
Promotion of rice production : programmes aimed at increasing productivity 
in the rice sector (levelling, drainage, water supply, pest control, etc.) . 722,538,286  Ministry of Agriculture    
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- 5 - Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
DOP  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
Promotion of other agricultural crops: programmes aimed at increasing 
productivity in other crop sectors (levelling, drainage, training, technical 
assistance, water supply, pest control, etc.) . 1,117,416,653  Ministry of Agriculture   
Restoration of natural resources of the Jamao and Veragua sub -basin: this 
project aims to restore the forest cove r of the sub -basin . 19,287,243  Ministry of Agriculture   
La Cruz de Manzanillo Project: activities aimed at increasing banana 
productivity (levelling, drainage, pest control, technical training, water 
supply, etc.) . 81,542,183  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  2,017,869,016    
 General Services Subtotal  3,492,711,023    
Total Green Box  3,492,711,023    
  
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- 6 - Supporting Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - Special and Differential Treatment - "Development Programmes"  
Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to 
criteria in Article 6.2  Monetary value  
 
DOP  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
(a) Investment subsidies generally available to agriculture  Agricultural Bank: offers various credit services to improve 
producers' production and productivity, supporting 
modernization, adequate infrastructure and cutting -edge 
technology.  651,029,609  Ministry of Agriculture  (1) 
Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA): 
promotes sustainable rural development, with an 
emphasis on improving the quality of life of rural families 
across the country, contributing to the reduction of rur al 
poverty and improving the competitive capacity of 
national agricultural production through the transfer and 
dissemination of technological innovations to small - and 
medium -scale producers. To that end, it provides 
resources, with or without financing, f or associations, 
cooperatives and organized groups that form part of the 
national agricultural sector.  25,810,920  Ministry of Agriculture  (2) 
Subtotal:  676,840,529    
(b) Agricultural input subsidies generally available to low -income or resource -
poor producers  Seed promotion and distribution: ensures that producers 
in various sectors are supplied with certified seeds. 
Promotes  certified organic agriculture. Promotes and 
validates technological packages to encourage the growing 
of staple c rops. 5,374,416  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal:  5,374,416    
Total Development Programmes  682,214,945    
(1) Investment subsidies have been calculated by multiplying the total amount of direct credits granted by the Agricultural Bank by the differential between the annual 
average active interest rates applied by this institution and by the conventional banking system, as published by the Central  Bank of the Dominican Republic. The 
Agricultural Bank's average active interest rate corresponds t o the rate for direct credits, while the active interest rate applied by the conventional banking system 
corresponds to the rate for the business sector. Data used: conventional bank interest rate (8.61%); (i) amount loaned by the  Agricultural Bank (DOP 31 ,335,841,239) 
with an interest rate of 8%, (ii) amount loaned by the Agricultural Bank (DOP 5,383,890,246) with an interest rate of 0%.  
(2) Investment subsidies have been calculated by multiplying the total amount of direct credits granted by the FEDA by t he differential between the annual average active 
interest rates applied by this institution and by the conventional banking system, as published by the Central Bank of the Do minican Republic. The FEDA average active 
interest rate corresponds to the rate f or direct credits, while the active interest rate applied by the conventional banking system corresponds to the rate for the business 
sector. Data used: FEDA interest rate (5%), conventional bank interest rate (8.61%), amount loaned by the FEDA (DOP 716,97 0,000).   
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- 7 - Supporting Table DS:4  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
Description of basic products (including 
non-product -specific AMS)  
 
 Product -specific 
AMS (from 
Supporting Tables 
DS:5 to DS:7)  
 
 
DOP  Product -specific 
EMS (from 
Supporting Table 
DS:8)  
 
 
DOP  Total  
(2+3)  
 
 
 
 
DOP  Value of production  
 
 
 
 
 
DOP  Support as a 
% of value of 
production  
 Current total AMS  
 
 
 
 
 
DOP  Note  
 
1 2 3    4  
Non-product -specific AMS (from Supporting Table DS:9)  568,941,522  231,351,970,000  0.25%  0 (de minimis )  
TOTAL  0  
  
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- 8 - Supporting Table DS:9  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
Non-Product -Specific AMS  
Measure type(s)  Reporting period  Non-product -
specific 
budgetary 
outlays  
 
 
 
DOP  Other non -product -
specific support 
(include calculation 
details)  
 
 
 
DOP  Associated 
fees/levies  
 
 
 
 
 
DOP  Total  non-
product -specific 
support  
(3+4 -5) 
 
 
 
DOP  Data 
source  Note  
Type  From  To 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
Agricultural insurance subsidy  CY 01-01-21 31-12-21 103,077,829    103,077,829  Directorate 
General of 
Agricultural 
Risk 
(DIGERA) - 
Ministry of 
Agriculture  (1) 
Storage, insurance and financial costs subsidy  CY 01-01-21 31-12-21 465,863,693    465,863,693  Executive 
Unit for 
Pledges 
(UEPI) - 
Ministry of 
Agriculture  (2) 
TOTAL  568,941,522   
(1) Through the Directorate General of Agricultural Risk (DIGERA), the Ministry of Agriculture subsidizes up to 50% of the value of the insurance premium, with a vi ew to 
providing agricultural producers with a regulated and transparent protection instrument that enables them to deal with the ec onomic effects on agricultural operations 
that arise following uncontrollable natural phenomena.  
(2) Pledge Programme. This is a food security maintenance programme focused on the main mass -market consumer products, in the form of government aid to private  
storage of products. The State offers support through three contributions that partly cover: (i) the interest on loans negoti ated with financial institutions, (ii) the storage 
costs, and (iii) the cost of insuring the stocks stored.  
 
 
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