[{"bbox": [96, 153, 1136, 313], "category": "Text", "text": "DR also faces crucial environmental challenges, given the prevailing economic model (mass tourism, unsustainable agricultural practices, reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation, unplanned urbanisation, etc.), and the island's high vulnerability to climate change. The arrival of massive volumes of the algae sargassum blossoms to the country's shores can negatively affect the tourism sector, the motor of DR's economy. Supporting a greener, sustainable, and inclusive transition is crucial for the country's long term economic and development prospects."}, {"bbox": [85, 326, 341, 358], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.2 Problem Analysis"}, {"bbox": [96, 373, 334, 400], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Short problem analysis:**"}, {"bbox": [96, 426, 1135, 556], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action responds to the need to increase the capacity of the EU Delegation to carry out tasks that will support implementation of current actions or speed up formulation and implementation of future ones, including studies, events organization, campaigns or formulation exercises, seminars, and workshops. It aims to contribute to address possible challenges and inspire a greener, more sustainable, and inclusive development model in the DR."}, {"bbox": [96, 585, 1136, 666], "category": "Text", "text": "The action is aligned with the ambitious reform agenda of the country. Given the diversity and complexity of policy areas targeted by these reform processes, this programme will provide the necessary means for the Delegation to effectively accompany the Dominican Republic in this endeavour."}, {"bbox": [96, 690, 1135, 826], "category": "Text", "text": "The country is in the process of implementing the MIP 2021-2027 presenting a variety of sectors, activities, and implementation methods. In addition, the TEI monitoring system needs to be designed and implemented. The GGIA has been defined but specialised technical support concerning engagement with the private sector and the design of activities able to unlock additional investment as well as ensure the engagement with the EFSD+ guarantees programmes are needed."}, {"bbox": [96, 850, 1135, 984], "category": "Text", "text": "While perception of the EU is positive in general among the government and our key partners, the wider population remains uncertain about what the EU presence in the country entails. There is a need to enhance public awareness, understanding and support for the EU's partnership with DR, to increase synergies among different EU activities and with EU member states/European actors in DR, to support long-term initiatives with key stakeholders and partners and to communicate the EU's priorities, values, and impact in an effective way."}, {"bbox": [96, 1010, 449, 1037], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Identification of main stakeholders:**"}, {"bbox": [96, 1063, 338, 1090], "category": "Text", "text": "Key stakeholders include:"}, {"bbox": [96, 1116, 1135, 1170], "category": "Text", "text": "As Duty Bearers: the Dominican government, Local Authorities, Civil Society, Private Sector, International Organizations, Member State Agencies and Academia."}, {"bbox": [96, 1195, 1135, 1251], "category": "Text", "text": "State institutions and local actors are the primary stakeholders. Cooperation with authorities at local level and a better integration of civil society in policy dialogue are key to governance strengthening in DR."}, {"bbox": [96, 1275, 1135, 1330], "category": "Text", "text": "As Right Holders: end beneficiaries of EU-funded contracts such as the Dominican population, civil society, women's associations, and organizations of persons with disabilities."}, {"bbox": [96, 1354, 1135, 1436], "category": "Text", "text": "As required, specific attention will be paid to the most vulnerable groups—including women in all their diversity, youth, migrants, people with disabilities and marginalized populations—so that they are included in proposed interventions and not affected negatively by any EU action."}, {"bbox": [85, 1462, 606, 1496], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION"}, {"bbox": [85, 1527, 511, 1560], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.1 Objectives and Expected Outputs"}, {"bbox": [96, 1574, 1135, 1628], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Overall Objective** of this action is to contribute to the implementation of the EU actions – NDICI 2021-2027, TEI, and Global Gateway Investment Agenda – aiming at supporting the country's development agenda."}, {"bbox": [1037, 1681, 1145, 1707], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 14"}]