The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Mipymes (MICM), the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC), and the Duarte Industrial Park (PID) have signed a collaboration agreement to transform the business complex into an Eco-Industrial Park (PEI). This project is based on the methodology of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with the aim of promoting sustainable development in the manufacturing sector in the Dominican Republic.
The signing of the document was conducted by Minister Víctor Bisonó, INTEC Rector Julio Sánchez Maríñez, and PID Executive Vice President José Gabriel Rodríguez, at a ceremony held at the Lanco company within the industrial park.
The agreement will be executed through three main components: research and development, baseline diagnosis according to the UNIDO PEI methodology, and training programs. The MICM will be responsible for conducting energy efficiency diagnostics in the PID industries and providing a training program in PEI management.
Minister Bisonó highlighted that one of the main benefits of the project is the promotion of the circular economy, which seeks to close the life cycle of products through reuse, recycling, and waste reduction. He also noted that the model will be implemented in other industrial parks across the country.
For his part, the PID Vice President commented that the agreement will create an ecosystem where each industry collaborates not only for its own success but also to protect shared resources, the environment, and strengthen local communities. The INTEC Rector also valued the initiative, stating that it would enhance competitiveness and attract foreign investment, as many countries require parks to be environmentally sustainable.
UNIDO defines an Eco-Industrial Park as a community of manufacturing and service companies located on a common property, collaborating to improve their environmental, economic, and social performance.
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