In a significant move to transform local governance, the Municipality of Santo Domingo Este has entered into a strategic academic partnership with Spain Business School (SBS). The agreement, formalized in Madrid by Mayor Dío Astacio and SBS Rector Miguel Ángel Blanco Cedrún, establishes a comprehensive framework for enhancing municipal administration through advanced executive education and innovative public management practices.
Grounded in the legal foundations of the Dominican Constitution, Law 176-07, and the National Development Strategy 2030, this collaboration creates a structured pathway for capacity building within the Santo Domingo Este city administration. The partnership will deliver cutting-edge training programs focusing on several critical areas including artificial intelligence applications in public service, digital transformation of governmental processes, and sustainable municipal leadership.
The curriculum will additionally encompass specialized training in green economic models, circular economy principles, and local entrepreneurship development. The initiative specifically aims to cultivate projects with strong potential for international cooperation and funding.
SBS, recognized for its excellence in executive education and digital learning methodologies, will provide tailored programs through multiple delivery formats including virtual, blended, and in-person instruction. The institution will supply internationally recognized certifications and preferential conditions for municipal personnel.
The Santo Domingo Este City Hall will assume responsibility for coordinating participant selection and conducting ongoing assessments of training requirements across its departments. This three-year agreement, with provisions for renewal, represents a concerted effort to establish Santo Domingo Este as a benchmark for innovative, efficient, and transparent municipal governance focused on enhancing social well-being.