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How did Dominica’s economic citizenship program begin in 1992?

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In 1992, the government of Dominica initiated a controversial scheme that offered "economic citizenship" to investors from other countries. This program was introduced as part of the nation's efforts to diversify its economy, which has historically been dependent on agriculture and frequently impacted by hurricanes.12