SANTO DOMINGO – The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic has launched its flagship financial education program, the 2026 Economic and Financial Week (#sefBCRD), with unprecedented institutional support. Governor Héctor Valdez Albizu formally inaugurated the event, which operates under the bank’s Aula Central program and aligns with the worldwide Global Money Week campaign.
The initiative represents a comprehensive effort to instill sound financial principles among youth through an array of interactive workshops, expert-led talks, and engaging activities designed to foster responsible monetary habits from an early age. Governor Valdez Albizu emphasized that the program serves dual purposes: advancing financial inclusion and supporting key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
This year’s edition marks a significant expansion in both geographic reach and institutional participation. For the first time, the event will utilize cultural centers including the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes and the Centro Cultural Perelló as venues, dramatically increasing accessibility for students from diverse regions. The program has secured record-breaking involvement from 58 institutions spanning the financial sector, government agencies, academic circles, and civil society organizations.
A highlight of this year’s inauguration was the unveiling of the new children’s publication ‘Rojilandia,’ specifically crafted to impart essential values like collaborative teamwork and prudent resource management. Organized under the theme ‘Smart Money Talks,’ the 2026 program features educational booths, guided tours, specialized workshops, and professional conferences. The popular ‘Economists of the Future’ competition returns after previously engaging over 1,300 students nationwide, reflecting the central bank’s sustained commitment to enhancing economic and financial literacy throughout the Dominican Republic.