[{"bbox": [96, 151, 1134, 282], "category": "Text", "text": "specific government efforts related to the greening of PFM. **Institutional support** will be a transversal part of the programme, since the efficiency of public institutions both at central and municipal level is required in order to boost economic recovery and deliver on the DR's development agenda. Local authorities will be empowered to manage, finance and implement **local development**, leading to an improvement in the quality of local public services."}, {"bbox": [96, 296, 1134, 404], "category": "Text", "text": "This Action links up with the ongoing EU programme/initiative(s) and contributes to the progressive achievement of SDG 8 (Decent employment and economic growth) and SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production),. It also contributes to SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions), and SDG 17 (partnerships)."}, {"bbox": [85, 456, 323, 488], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 2 RATIONALE"}, {"bbox": [85, 522, 234, 549], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.1 Context"}, {"bbox": [96, 566, 1134, 674], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action (“Green and sustainable transition in the Dominican Republic”) is guided both by the geopolitical priorities of the EU and the development plans of the DR, namely the National Multiannual Plan of the Public Sector (PNPSP 2021-2024) in which the main priorities of sector policies are declined, in line with the National Development Strategy 2030³."}, {"bbox": [96, 699, 1134, 913], "category": "Text", "text": "**The action will contribute to the main political goals of the EU**, such as the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enshrined in the new European Consensus on Development, as well as the European Green Deal (strengthening environmental protection in key policies, such as the PFM and the clean production practices/circularity). In its ambition to boost the alliance for sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs, this action will be enshrined in the Global Gateway. The action incorporates a focus on youth as well as women, in line with the Gender Action Plan 2021-2025⁴. It will contribute to the three main priorities of the Caribbean window of the regional LAC programme for 2021-2027: green deal, economic recovery and trade, and governance, security and human development."}, {"bbox": [96, 938, 1134, 1099], "category": "Text", "text": "**The EU's MIP in the DR is aligned with the national development plans enshrined in the END and PNPSP** and focuses on three priority areas: (1) Increasing economic opportunities, especially for women and youth, (2) Nature and cities for people, (3) A modern state close to its citizens. This action will contribute to the MIP's first priority, aiming to improve business climate, facilitate MSMEs development, and promote inclusive and sustainable employability, as well as the third priority (public finance management reform, enhancing local capacities for development)."}, {"bbox": [96, 1123, 1134, 1308], "category": "Text", "text": "This action is part of Team Europe⁵ efforts focusing on green and sustainable economy. The proposed Team Europe Initiative (TEI) seeks to help the DR transit towards an inclusive, sustainable and territorially integrated economy that creates and deconcentrates wealth, generates sustained growth with equity and decent employment, enjoys integration in global economy and embraces a culture of sustainable production and consumption, while protecting the environment and promoting a sustainable use of natural resources, and promoting green investments in energy, transport, water, etc. This Budget Support (BS) action thus adds up to Team Europe interventions in this direction."}, {"bbox": [96, 1336, 1134, 1443], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU has positioned itself as a reliable development partner in the DR, enjoying a good deal of access to key ministries. It is in EU's interest to continue nurturing political and policy dialogue with the Dominican Republic in a wide range of topics, from climate change, public finance management, trade issues, etc. On the other hand, DR authorities are keen to continue receiving the EU's support and inspiration in promoting national reforms."}, {"bbox": [85, 1469, 751, 1495], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ “Estrategia Nacional de Desarrollo” (END), adopted in 2012 (Law No. 1-12)"}, {"bbox": [85, 1495, 1143, 1568], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁴ In particular, it corresponds to its thematic areas of engagement “Addressing the challenges and harnessing opportunities offered by the green transition and the digital transformation” and “Promoting economic and social rights and empowering girls and women”."}, {"bbox": [85, 1573, 1023, 1601], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁵ The TEI's main contributors will be the EU Delegation, EIB, AFD/France, AECID/Spain, and GIZ/Germany."}, {"bbox": [1038, 1681, 1142, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 5 of 31"}]