The funds are part of a special allocation from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Puerto Rican Endowment for the Humanities Executive Director Margarita Benítez said.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)