G/AG/N/DOM/40   
20 August  2020 
(20-5686) Page: 1/8 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: Spanish  
 
NOTIFICA TION 
The following submission , dated 14 August  2020, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the  Dominican  Republic . The notifica tion concerns domestic support commitments (Table  DS:1 
and the relevant supporting tables ) for the  calendar year 2016. 
 
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- 2 - Table  DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT : DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD : CALENDAR YEAR 2016 
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 
  
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- 3 - Supporting Table  DS:1 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 201 6 
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 Sources  Note 
1 2 3 4  
2.General Servic es     
2 (a) Research  National Council for Agricultural and Forestry Research (CONIAF). - 
Determines government agricultural and forestry research policies in line 
with the country's development policies. Provides financing from the 
research fund to encourage scientific and technological capacity building in 
public and private institutions.   54,081,317.83  Ministry of Agriculture   
Dominican Agricultural and Forestry Research Institute (IDIAF). - 
Responsible for implementing the agricultural and forestry research and 
validation policy of the Dominican Republic.  212,818,372 Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal  266,899,689.83   
2 (b) Pest and disease control  Project to support the transition to a competitve agrifood industry (PATCA 
III): Improvement of agrifood health and safety. - The project seeks to 
increase productivty and improve access for Dominican products to 
international markets through building the g overnment's capacity to 
provide and integrate plant health, animal health and agrifood safety 
services.  4,639,095.84 Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal  4,639,095.84   
2 (c) Training services  Training and grants: Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), 
Higher Agricultural Institute (ISA), Salesiano and Loyola Institutes).  16,323,830 Ministry of Agriculture   
Agricultural and Forestry Development Centre (CEDAF -CATIE). - Develops 
human resources to strengthen the agricultural and forestry sectors.  2,200,000 Ministry of Agriculture   
NGO in the area of education.  36,000,000 Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal  54,523,830   
2 (d) Extension and advisory services  Project to support the transition to a competitve agrifood industry (PATCA 
II): Improvement of support for technological innovation. - Project designed 
with the aim of contributing to improving  the income of beneficiary 
agricultural producers and increasing the productivity and total value of 
their production through the adoption of new technology. It consists of 
three aspects: technological support (land levelling, sprinkler irrigation, 
drip ir rigation, post -harvest management, etc.), technical assistance for 
the adoption of technology and training in good environmental practices.  27,387,731.39  Ministry of Agriculture   
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, 12,708,208.74 Ministry of Agriculture    
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- 4 - Measure Type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
DOP  Data Sources  Note 
1 2 3 4  
plantation management, pruning, shade management, fertilization, and 
harvest and post -harvest management.  
Promoting and strengthening rural organization. - Programme aiming to 
strengthen producers' and youth organizations in rural areas so that they 
can develop the production capacity of their agricultural holdings. It 
promotes the establishment of mechanisms to sustain concrete and 
effective participation of rural organizations in agricultural sector plans, 
programmes and projects. It puts forward alternative solutions to problems 
identified by these organizations in the country's v arious rural 
communities, and promotes business practices suited to today's needs. It 
encourages and sets up home and community vegetable gardens in urban 
and suburban areas.  120,364,897.9 Ministry of Agriculture   
Promotion and development of agribusinesses. - Strengthen the fruit and 
vegetable clusters and step up training and coaching of export businesses. 
Stimulate research and the introduction of technological packages to 
optimize production processes, as well as the development and promotio n 
of biotechnology.  76,839,293.88 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. 54,224,370.97 Ministry of Agriculture   
Development of organic farming .- Incorpora tion of operators into the 
organic production system through technical training . 187,550 Ministry of Agriculture   
Technical assistance and development of livestock production . 226,153,158.20 Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal  517,865,211.08   
2 (g) Infrastructural service s Access to rural propertie s. 265,664,509.30 Ministry of Agriculture   
Dominican Agricultural Supply Markets (MERCADOM). - Effectively 
coordinates integration into the National Food Network (RENA), which 
comprises wholesale and retail markets and regional slaughterhouses. It 
seeks to professionalize and optimize the operations of these food 
establis hments. It ensures that these establishments operate in compliance 
with hygiene, cleanliness, safety and urban planning standards, thereby 
contributing to guaranteeing the quality of food products.  130,633,209 Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal  396,297,718.30   
2 (h) Other general services  Expansion, reforestation and social development in La Sierra, San José de 
las Matas (PS2). - Research and forestry production project that includes 
training, the construction of aqueducts and environmental sanitation, 
reforestation, silvo -pastoral systems, etc.  46,337,238.37 Ministry of Agriculture   
Land preparation (agricultural mechanization). - Soil-conditioning for 
improved productivity and plant development. Use of modern land 
preparation equipment and  increased mechanization of tasks.  42,139,651.49 Ministry of Agriculture   
Promotion of other crops. - Programmes aimed at increasing productivity in 
other crop sectors (levelling, drainage, training, technical assistance, water 
distribution, pest control, etc.)  883,551,289.60 Ministry of Agriculture   
La Cruz de Manzanillo project. - Activities aimed at increasing productivity 
in the banana sector (levelling, drainage, technical training, water 
distribution, pest control, etc.)  222,033,215.90 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 Sources  Note 
1 2 3 4  
Promotion of rice production. - Programmes aimed at increasing productivty 
in the rice sector (levelling, drainage, water distribution, pest control, etc.)  292,850,370.90 Ministry of Agriculture   
Construc tion of production systems for agricultural conversion in the 
province of San Juan de la Maguana. Economic ally, technical ly and 
environmental ly viable agricultural production alternatives .- This 
programme consists of the following components:  organiza tion of 
produc ers, infrastructur e for post -harvest management , infrastructur e for 
protected -environment production (greenhouses ), irrigation technolo gy, 
access infrastructur e (roads and highways ), updating and modernizing the 
stock of agricultural  machinery . 3,256,800 Minist ry of Agricultur e  
Subtotal  1,490,168,566.26   
 General Services Subtotal  2,730,394,111.31   
Grand Total Green Box  2,730,394,111.31   
  
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- 6 - Supporting Table  DS:2 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 201 6 
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 Sources  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.  1,047,713,419  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 rural poverty and improving 
the competitive capacity of national agricutural production through the transfer 
and dissemination of technological innovations to small - and medium -scale 
producers. To that end, it provides reso urces, with or without financing, for 
associations, cooperatives and organized groups that form part of the national 
agricultural sector.  12,872,481.24  Ministry of Agriculture  (2) 
Subtotal  1,060,585,900.24    
(b) 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 encour age the growing of staple crops.  64,676,631.42  Ministry of Agriculture   
Subtotal  64,676,631.42    
Grand Total Development Programmes  1,125,262,531.66    
Notes: 
(1)  Investment subsidies  have been calculated by multiplying the total amount of direct credits granted by the Agricultural Bank by the differential between the a nnual 
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  average active interest rate corresponds  to the rate for direct credits, while the active interest rate applied by the conventional banking system 
corresponds to the rate for the business s ector. Data used : Agricultural Bank interest rate (8%), conventional bank interest rate (14.38%), amount loaned by the 
Agricultural Bank (DOP 16,421,840,417.8 ). 
2)  Investment subsidies have been calculated by multiplying the total amount of direct credits  granted by the FEDA 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 Do minican Republic . The FEDA average active 
interest rate corresponds to 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 : FEDA interest rate (5%), conventional bank intere st rate (14.38%), amount loaned by the FEDA ( DOP 137,233,275.48 ).  
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- 7 - Supporting Table  DS:4  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 201 6 
Calculation of the Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
Description of basic produ cts (including 
non-product specific AMS)  
 
 Product specific 
AMS (from ST DS:5 
to DS:7)  
 
DOP  Product -specific 
EMS (from ST 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 ST/DS:9)  522,267,417.7  190,349,000,000  0.27%  0 (de minimis )  
TOTAL  0  
  
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- 8 - Supporting Table  DS:9 
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 201 6 
Non-Product -Specific AMS  
Measure Types  Reporting Year  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  Date 
Sources  Note 
Type From  To 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7  
Agricultural insurance subsidy  CY 01-01-16 31-12-16 67,920,575.8    67,920,575.80  Directorate 
General of 
Agricultural 
Risk 
(DIGERA) - 
Ministry of 
Agriculture  (1) 
Storage, insurance and financial costs subsidy  CY 01-01-16 31-12-16 454,346,841.93    454,346,841.90  Executive 
Unit for 
Pledges 
(UEPI) – 
Ministry of 
Agriculture  (2) 
TOTAL  522,267,417.70   
Notes: 
(1) Through the  Directorate General of Agricultural Risk (DIGERA), the Minist ry of Agricultur e subsidizes up to  50% of the value of the insurance premium , with a view to 
providing agricultural producers with a regulated and transparent protection instrument that enables them to deal with the economic effect s on agricultural operations 
that arise following uncontrollable natural phenomena . 
(2) Pledge Program me. This is a food security maintenance programme focused on the main mass -market consumer products , in the form of  governmen t aid to private  
storage of products . The State offers support through three co ntributions that partly cover: ( i) the interest on loans negotiated with financial institutions , (ii) the storage 
costs, and (iii) the cost of insuring the stocks stored . 
 
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