Dominican government allocates funds to integrated social programs
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The Dominican government allocated approximately RD$39 billion (Dominican pesos) to social programs under the Supérate initiative, providing subsidies for food, electricity, and gas to vulnerable households.
Mayra Jiménez, head of the Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate, explained the programs aim to help families save money and escape poverty. The Aliméntate program currently supports 1,424,037 households with food resources, while Bonogás assists around 1,200,000 households and BonoLuz supports over 600,000. Families with children who have disabilities receive RD$6,000 monthly per child.
President Luis Abinader emphasized the government is focusing on those who do not benefit from economic growth, and that the allocation of subsidies considers not only monetary poverty but also access to education, healthcare, housing, and other services. These beneficiaries are identified through the Sistema Único de Beneficiarios (SIUBEN), which continuously assesses household socioeconomic conditions. In 2025, 176,348 people left the Supérate programs, creating space for other families to receive support.
Beyond financial aid, Supérate offers technical and vocational training, aiming to train 80,000 people in 2026, with 65% of those trainees coming from beneficiary households. The program also supports family agriculture, artisans, and caregivers, and provides assistance to women facing violence and economic vulnerability, helping them start their own businesses.
