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Haiti's Private Sector Proposes a New Social Contract

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Haiti's Private Sector Says it Welcomes Haitians Abroad

Often 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 Cycle

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The Haitian private sector presentation admits past failures and suggests a shining path.

A New More Democratic Economy for Haiti

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The business sector proposes expanding the middle class.

Principles for Rebuilding Haiti

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The business sector proposes some principles to guide reconstruction.

The Private Sector Strategy

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Haiti's business community proposes to create jobs.

A New Focus on Agriculture in Haiti

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Before the earthquake, Haiti's government budgeted just $1.5 million to support agriculture.

Haiti's Health and Education Needs

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The plan would cut infant mortality by 50 percent in five years.

Provide Homes for One Million People

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This plan would be accomplished in five years.

Better Goverment for Haiti

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The private sector says it wants better government and more stability.

A Focus on Five Sectors

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Agriculture, tourism and a garment manufacturing sector would lead industrial development.

A Plan for Haiti- Decentralization

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After years of putting everything in Port-au-Prince, the private sector suggests spreading capacity around the country.

Development in the Breadbasket

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Haiti's fertile central plain will get renewed attention.

In Haiti's South, Proposals for New Infrastructure

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The neglected south of Haiti would get a new port, new airport and more roads.

Making Haitians Abroad Welcome

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After 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.

An Appeal for a Social Contract

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The private sector calls for a responsible elite and a new moral standard for Haiti.