# FAO agricultural cooperation in Dominican Republic

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fao-agricultural-cooperation-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-10-26T21:14:22.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) signed a US$480,000 technical cooperation agreement to modernize the nation’s agricultural sector. Spanning from October 2026 to April 2028, the initiative aims to enhance agricultural mechanization, strengthen phytosanitary health, and improve climate resilience. Key components include utilizing digital tools for the National Agricultural Mechanization Program (PRONAMEC) and deploying drones and georeferenced imagery for pest surveillance.

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu conducted visits to various social and educational initiatives as part of the mission. These included the María Ruiz productive unit in Higüey, which supports vulnerable families through agroecology, and the Escuela Profesora Camila Beato Salas in Monte Plata, which utilizes OptiWaste technology to reduce food waste in school feeding programs. During his visit to the María Ruiz unit, Dongyu praised the integration of social protection with vocational training and food production, noting the program’s role in strengthening economic autonomy and food security.

## Claims

- Qu Dongyu, Director General of the FAO, visited the María Ruiz productive unit in Higüey. (reported by 1 source)
- The María Ruiz project is an initiative of the Supérate Social Development Directorate. (reported by 1 source)
- The project combines family agriculture with support for vulnerable families to foster economic autonomy and food security. (reported by 1 source)
- The initiative integrates social protection with training, food production, and income generation. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: FAO Director visits Dominican Republic food security project

FAO Director Qu Dongyu visited the María Ruiz productive unit in Higüey, Dominican Republic, to observe social protection and food security initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable families.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fao-director-visits-dominican-republic-food-security-project

### 2026-10-24: FAO and Dominican Republic sign US$480,000 agricultural agreement

The FAO and Dominican Republic signed a US$480,000 agreement to boost agricultural mechanization, climate resilience, and phytosanitary surveillance through 2028.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fao-director-visits-agricultural-project-in-higey

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