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Santo Domingo. - President Luis Abinader affirmed this Wednesday that the new Law 47-25 on Public Procurement, in addition to introducing greater controls and a stricter sanctioning regime, conceives public purchasing as a sustainable economic development policy by allowing State resources to reach where they are most needed through transparent, efficient, and inclusive processes.
"The way we purchase as a State largely determines the quality of the services we offer, the trust of the citizenry in its institutions, and the ability to generate well-being for the people," stated the Head of State.
When heading the inauguration of the first Public Procurement Forum under the slogan "Transforming public procurement into well-being for the people", he highlighted that this new law privileges the participation of MSMEs, women-owned MSMEs and traditionally excluded sectors, and also mandates the creation of simplified requirements for the State Suppliers Registry, in order to promote local participation.
This all allows for economic dynamism, job creation, and the promotion of innovation.
Therefore, he said, his management has supported the modernization and transformation agenda of the General Directorate of Public Procurement.
Law 47-25
When expanding on the details of the new law, President Abinader indicated that the digital platform is established as the only valid channel for managing purchasing processes and modalities such as electronic reverse auction, framework agreements, abbreviated bidding and the drawing of minor works are incorporated, which will allow for more agile responses to various needs.
In addition, traceability is strengthened, discretion is reduced, and real-time oversight is facilitated, making state purchases more efficient and reliable.
Strengthening regulatory frameworks and incorporating technologies
Meanwhile, the general director of Public Procurement, Carlos Pimentel, stated that during President Abinader's administration, the regulatory frameworks, the incorporation of technology, and the participation of MSMEs and entrepreneurial women have been strengthened.
"Today we are starting this forum with the conviction that public procurement is not an end in itself, but a means to build a more just and prosperous country."
About the forum
It is organized by the Center for Studies and Research in Public Procurement (CEICP) and attended by representatives of international organizations, academics, heads of purchasing units of state institutions and local governments, and civil society organizations.
