President Luis Abinader will be honored with the Agricola Medal, the highest decoration awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The award, which will take place in Rome, recognizes the efforts of the Dominican president in improving food security and eradicating hunger in his country.
International Recognition
According to FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu, the medal is awarded for the achievements of the Dominican government in the agricultural sector and social protection. President Abinader also announced that Qu Dongyu will visit the Dominican Republic in the next two weeks to closely observe national policies on agricultural production and food security.
Policies Supporting Small Producers
The president highlighted the financing mechanisms for the agricultural sector and subsidies for agricultural inputs, such as urea, which aim to prevent price increases from affecting the production capacity of small farmers.
Advances in Salaries and Social Resources
Abinader emphasized the increases in the minimum wage that exceed inflation, the expansion of economic providers from four to twenty in social programs, and the increase of almost 18% in resources allocated to school meals.
Expansion of Social Aid
The president reported that social aid reaches approximately 1.5 million people, as part of a strategy that combines economic growth with actions aimed at improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable sectors.
Commitment to the Zero Hunger Goal
Abinader stated that economic growth alone does not guarantee access to adequate food for all citizens. Therefore, he considers it essential to accompany development with social policies that benefit the most disadvantaged households.
International Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
Qu Dongyu emphasized the need to strengthen alliances between governments and international organizations to accelerate sustainable development and advance in the fight against hunger. Additionally, he stressed the participation of women in leadership positions and the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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