The governor of Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), Héctor Valdez Albizuwas invested On October 1 as a doctor Honoris Causa by the Distance University of Madrid (Spain), belonging to the CEF UDIMA Educational Group, in recognition to your trajectory and contributions to development economic and macroeconomic stability of the country. “
The ceremonyheld in the Villalba Collado Campusin Madrid, Spain, became a tribute to the public function and the institutions of the Dominican Republic and that European nation.
The rector of the university, Eugenio Shuttlehe said that this Honor investiture “To those who contribute their work, experience and wisdom, not only to make the universitybut to the vast universe of knowledge that is a World Heritage. “
Meanwhile, Arturo de las Heraspresident of the educational group, stressed that the recognition seeks to exalt the value of public servants that, from their functions, work with commitment and responsibility at the service of society.
The university He stressed that “Valdez Albizuwith 51 years career in the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic and 27 of them as governor, he is the official with longer in the position in the history of the entire American continent. “
And he stressed that “under his leadershipthe Dominican Republic has maintained a economic growth sustained, with Price stability and a favorable investment climate, even in the midst of international crises such as 2008 or COVID-19 “.
Trajectory in front of the BCRD
Valdez Albizuat the time of receiving the distinction, he said that “confer this doctor Honoris Causathe highest distinction of this universityit is especially significant to me because it coincides with my 51 years in it Central Bank“
He also said that “during these years at the head of the bank I have witnessed a Ascending trajectory of the Dominican economy thanks to its continuous growth and their ability to resilience shown before different crises. “
-
The official said that “I am convinced that the price stability achieved during my years as governor has contributed – and I say it with the greatest sincerity and humility – to create the conditions for the takeoff of the Dominican economy towards sustained growth and subsequent development.”
During the same act, in addition, it was recognized Jesús Gascón CatalánSecretary of State for Finance and President of the Tax Agency of Spain, for their Investigative work and of dissemination in the tax field, which also highlights with numerous publications in specialized magazines and publishers.
To receive the recognition Valdez Albizu He was accompanied by his wife Fior Martínez. The act was attended by Tony Raful TejadaDominican ambassador to the kingdom of Spain; José Marte PiantiniConsul General in Madrid; Diana Infante Santana, counselor of the Embassy; Patricia Portela, rector of CEF.- Santo Domingo, among other personalities.
