USAID/DR tri-project evaluation : economic growth program. Volume I : DR-CAFTA implementation project

This report summarizes the findings of the evaluation of the Dominican Republic and Central America Free Trade Agreement Implementation Project (DR-CAFTA IP). Throughout the report the DR-CAFTA IP may also be referred to as the Project.Per the Evaluation Scope of Work (see Annex A) the purpose of the evaluation was to: Document and assess the Projects progress to date toward achieving its results targets of improved GODR capacity for DR-CAFTA implementation and enhanced public-private dialogue about the trade treatys benefits and challenges; Examine appropriateness for additional USAID/DR short-term (Option Year 2) support for further advancement toward DR-CAFTA IP results targets; and Offer recommendations based on DR-CAFTA IP findings, conclusions and lessons learned to the Missions long-term strategic planning process for future development assistance to the Dominican Republic.