Haiti's Private Sector Proposes a New Social Contract
Often seen as opposing democratic ideals, Haiti's private sector has proposed sweeping reforms and massive investments in advance of the UN donors meeting that promises billions in reconstruction funds.
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Haiti's Private Sector Says it Welcomes Haitians AbroadOften reviled as "Diaspo," the 2 million Haitians living abroad find themselves suddenly welcome to help in the reconstruction.
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Breaking a Destructive CycleThe Haitian private sector presentation admits past failures and suggests a shining path.
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A New More Democratic Economy for HaitiThe business sector proposes expanding the middle class.
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Principles for Rebuilding HaitiThe business sector proposes some principles to guide reconstruction.
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The Private Sector StrategyHaiti's business community proposes to create jobs.
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A New Focus on Agriculture in HaitiBefore the earthquake, Haiti's government budgeted just $1.5 million to support agriculture.
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Haiti's Health and Education NeedsThe plan would cut infant mortality by 50 percent in five years.
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Provide Homes for One Million PeopleThis plan would be accomplished in five years.
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Better Goverment for HaitiThe private sector says it wants better government and more stability.
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A Focus on Five SectorsAgriculture, tourism and a garment manufacturing sector would lead industrial development.
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A Plan for Haiti- DecentralizationAfter years of putting everything in Port-au-Prince, the private sector suggests spreading capacity around the country.
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Development in the BreadbasketHaiti's fertile central plain will get renewed attention.
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In Haiti's South, Proposals for New InfrastructureThe neglected south of Haiti would get a new port, new airport and more roads.
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Making Haitians Abroad WelcomeAfter years of keeping the 2 million strong Haitian Disapora at arm's length, the private sector says it supports their integration into the politics and economy of the country.
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15 of 15 An Appeal for a Social ContractThe private sector calls for a responsible elite and a new moral standard for Haiti.
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