The Association of Industrialists of the Northern Region (AIREN) held its Annual Luncheon, raising the need to move towards a reform agenda that aligns the fiscal, electrical, infrastructure, and human talent framework with the current demands of the productive sector.
The meeting, led by its president Luis José Bonilla Bojos and with the participation of the Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, brought together industrial leaders, government authorities, and business representatives from the Cibao.
In his speech, Bonilla argued that moving towards a modern fiscal framework involves integrating the improvement of the electrical system, the efficiency of public spending, and policies aimed at strengthening industrial productivity. He stated that greater coherence between these elements will allow the release of strategic resources, attract investment, and consolidate the productive capacity of the region. In addition, he highlighted the need to continue promoting sectors such as agribusiness and advanced manufacturing.
The president of AIREN emphasized that competitiveness depends on infrastructure executed with a long-term vision. In that sense, he reiterated the priority of projects such as the Amber Highway, along with road, water, and sanitation investments aimed at strengthening the logistics of the Cibao region. He also announced that in 2026, the Cibao Industrial Talent Needs Map will begin, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) and INFOTEP, to identify critical gaps and guide the technical training of the region.
Minister Magín Díaz, the main speaker at the event, called on the country to avoid economic pessimism and highlighted that “the Dominican Republic is moving towards investment grade because it has demonstrated stability, macroeconomic discipline and resilience in a challenging global environment”. He stressed that the economic fundamentals remain solid thanks to robust international reserves, a stable financial system and dynamic external sectors.
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During lunch, AIREN recognized Professor Rafael Santos Badía, general director of INFOTEP, for his decisive contribution to the strengthening of technical training in the Dominican Republic. Likewise, the association honored Vice President Raquel Peña, highlighting her permanent support for industrial development and her commitment to the productive interests of the Northern Region.
The Annual Luncheon highlighted AIREN’s role as a facilitator of solutions and a productive agenda that transcends circumstances. Bonilla emphasized that industrial development requires vision, coherence, and decisions proportional to the country’s challenges, reaffirming the commitment of the Association of Industrialists of the Northern Region to a region that produces, innovates, and sustains national growth.
