# Digital transformation and industrial development in Latin-A > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-transformation-and-industrial-development-in-latin-a > Updated: 2026-10-29T05:35:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Recent developments in the Dominican Republic and Paraguay highlight a regional focus on digital transformation and sustainable industry practices. In the Dominican Republic, international tourism forums have addressed the role of artificial intelligence in journalism and the importance of community-based tourism. Efforts in the Dominican Republic have expanded to include cybersecurity education and the strengthening of financial infrastructure, such as the Central Bank’s Real-Time Gross Settlement platform. Additionally, the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) is advocating for productive transformation through improved energy reliability, talent training, and technological productivity to better integrate local industry with export activities. In Paraguay, tourism leaders have emphasized the need to innovate business models and convert sustainability intentions into tangible actions for local communities. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Dominican Republic focuses on digital transformation and industrial growth Dominican Republic leaders are prioritizing digital transformation, cybersecurity education, and industrial reforms to convert economic growth into long-term productive development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-focuses-on-digital-transformation-and-industrial-growth ### 2026-10-27: Tourism forums in Dominican Republic and Paraguay address digital transformation Tourism forums in the Dominican Republic and Paraguay are tackling industry challenges, including AI integration, digital transformation, and sustainable development for local communities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tourism-forums-in-dominican-republic-and-paraguay-address-digital-transformation --- Cite as: Digital transformation and industrial development in Latin-A. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/digital-transformation-and-industrial-development-in-latin-a