Partners for Sustainability
GRI 102-13, 102-40
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Building a strong foundation for Tropicalia means creating a thoughtful, engaged network of partners. Tropicalia proudly recognizes its relationships with these organizations and will continue to pursue successful partnerships for years to come.
Tropicalia
Government
Business, civil society, and
non-profit organizations
- Ministry of Tourism (since 2009): Tropicalia complies with the Ministry of Tourism regulations for tourist developments and it works hand in hand with the Department of Planning & Projects (DPP).
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (since 2008): Tropicalia is in complete compliance with environmental regulations of the Dominican Republic; environmental permits are current.
- Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic – CEI-RD (since 2015): Tropicalia works alongside the CEI-RD to promote investments in the country.
- Ministry of Public Works and Communication (since 2015): Tropicalia works with the Ministry of Public Works and Communications to encourage the completion of infrastructure projects in the region.
- The Ocean Foundation (since 2013): Tropicalia works with TOF to support reporting efforts, elaborate measurement tools and obtain third-party verification of social and environmental sustainability initiatives.
- United Nations Global Compact (since 2010): Tropicalia supports the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.
- National Association of Hotels and Restaurants – ASONAHORES (since 2011).
- National Private Business Council – CONEP (since 2014).
- Dominican Association of Tourism Real Estate Businesses – ADETI (since 2011 and currently chairs it).
- Dominican Association of Ranchers and Farmers – ADHA (since 2016).
Development and communications team
- Gensler
- Geofitech
- Geoconsult
- Holsteinson & Asociados, SA (HOLASA)
- Horwath HTL
- HVS
- Isay Weinfeld
- Jones Lang LaSalle
- LLORENTE & CUENCA
- Mapex
- Marshall
- Renaissance Golf Design
- Sheila Donnelly & Associates (SDA)
- Sherwood
- Sinergo Development Group
- Thompson Engineering
Fundación Tropicalia
Government
- Municipality of Miches (since 2008): Tropicalia/Fundación Tropicalia and Miches collaborate on special projects related to culture, sports, education, and environment.
- Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (since 2010): Fundación Tropicalia and the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic work to improve the quality of education in the Miches school district.
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (since 2013): Fundación Tropicalia collaborates on special projects related to the environment, research and education.
- Ministry of Agriculture (since 2013): Fundación Tropicalia and the Ministry of Agriculture collaborate on special projects related to agricultural supply chains and technical training for farmers.
Business, civil society, and nonprofit organizations
- Banco ADOPEM (since 2015): Fundación Tropicalia and Banco ADOPEM work to widen the scope of financial services available to the micro entrepreneurs that are supported by Fundación Tropicalia’s programs.
- ADOPEM ONG (since 2015): Fundación Tropicalia and ADOPEM ONG work together to bring financial and women’s empowerment education programs to the Miches community.
- EDUCA (since 2013): Fundación Tropicalia and EDUCA work to improve public education policy and drive impact in Miches education programs.
- Fondo para el Desarrollo, Inc – FONDESA (since 2008): Fundación Tropicalia and FONDESA work to democratize access to financial services, diversify banking products, and support the inclusion of micro and small enterprises in the tourist and agricultural supply chains.
- Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana – JAD (since 2015): Fundación Tropicalia and JAD work to bring development opportunities to local farmers and agribusinesses in Miches.
- National Business Network for Environmental Protection – ECORED (since 2008): Fundación Tropicalia gains access to a private-sector network that increases environmental protection efforts and promotes public/private-sector dialogue.
- Inter-American Development Bank, Multilateral Investment Fund (since 2012): Principal advisory and financing entity supporting the Fundación Tropicalia supply-chain initiative.
- Miches Cooperative of Labor, Production and Multiple Services – COOPROMI (since 2015): As COOPROMI gains institutional strength, it will provide market access to small farmers, technical assistance in sustainable agriculture, agritourism opportunities, and support Miches as a sustainable tourism destination.
- World Vision (since 2012): Fundación Tropicalia collaborates with World Vision on projects that support community development.
Academic institutions
- Universidad ISA (since 2011): Fundación Tropicalia and Universidad ISA host a scholarship program for Miches students who are interested in agricultural science and science education careers.
