Central Bank of the Dominican Republic Governor meets with IMF delegation

Héctor Valdez Albizu, Governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), met with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to introduce the new mission chief, Michael Perks.

The IMF delegation was led by André Roncaglia, the IMF Executive Director for Brazil. During the meeting, Roncaglia emphasized the importance of the close relationship between the IMF and the Dominican Republic, noting the country's macroeconomic stability and performance over recent decades. Valdez Albizu expressed his intention to continue strengthening cooperation and technical assistance with the IMF to bolster policy frameworks and statistical production.

Regarding economic outlooks, Valdez Albizu noted that despite a complex international environment, the Dominican economy has performed better than expected. Projections suggest continued dynamism, with growth estimated at approximately 4.5% in 2026.