Foreign governments and donor agencies support Dominica's development

Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit has highlighted the contribution of Governments and regional and international donor agencies in the development of Dominica.

In his 2007 Independence Day Address, the Prime Minister stated: “I would like at this stage to once again express the gratitude of the Government and people of Dominica to the countries, regional and international organizations that continue to assist in our development thrust and most importantly in our recovery efforts after the passage of Hurricane Dean.”

“Special recognition must be given to the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China, the Government and people of the Republic of Cuba, the Government and people of France, Canada, the USA, the UK, the Republic of Korea and Japan for their special contributions to our development efforts…..

“Special mention must also be made of the support of the OECS, CARICOM, the European Union and the Organisation of American States,” the Prime Minister concluded.

In the last fiscal year, grants constituted a record 14% of GDP, largely as a result of the Government’s ability to attract financing for development in the form of grants and on concessionary terms. In fiscal year 2006/2007, Government was able to attract over $80 million in grants.