Gives a brief overview of regional issues and the history of education in the Dominican Republic and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years. It presents an analysis of the education system, identifying key directions for the reinforcement of the reforms in light of the challenges encountered by officials, communities, enterprises, educators, parents and students under very dynamic conditions. It concludes with a set of key recommendations concerning the structure of the system and its labour market relevance; access and equity; financing; governance and management; internationalisation; and research, development and innovation.

PART ONE: BACKGROUND REPORT PREPARED BY THE DOMINICAN AUTHORITIES
Introduction
Chapter 1. Historical, Socio-Demographic and Economic Background
Chapter 2. Organisation of Education
Chapter 3. Advances and Drawbacks in the Dominican Education System
Chapter 4. Economic Impact and Education Reforms
Chapter 5. Progress toward Gender Equity in the Dominican Education Systems
Chapter 6. Conclusions and Challenges in the Development of Dominican Education
Task Group Responsible for the Preparation of the Report on the Education System of the Dominican Republic
PART TWO: EXAMINERS' REPORT
Preface
Chapter 1. Context
Chapter 2. Access, Equity, Student Flow and Efficiency
Chapter 3. Quality: The Contrast between Intention and Reality
Chapter 4. Preparation of Youth and Adults for the Labour Market and Further Education
Chapter 5. Teacher Education and the Teaching Career
Chapter 6. Leadership, Governance, and Monitoring of Performance
Chapter 7. Tertiary Education in the Dominican Republic
Chapter 8. Conclusions: Moving from Diagnosis and Strategy to Action