If the government has failed to take advantage of the opportunities that would arise from the earthquake of January 12 to place Haiti at the center of global debates, the private sector, meanwhile, will not miss it. Despite the fact that the headlines are no longer on the country, it will heal the wounds by acting on the mentality and sending another image of the country.
Haiti: "Your brand exists; the rest is a matter of managing your reputation. Noel Toolan delights to say and repeat: Haiti is rich in opportunities. The images to be projected abroad are far from exhaustible. Just store them in a register and promotion policies conscious, says expert in international marketing. Its cultural heritage, its art, its historical prowess, icons on the political spectrum, energy and perseverance of its people in adversity, everything can be arranged as an array of products to offer and to redo the country’s image. In the Karibe hotel, the wind blew a bright hope on Haiti. The private sector has submitted its draft Haiti ''Brand'' which is to develop a brand image for the nation and thus give Haiti a communications plan for Haiti to presents to the world and to Haitians themselves.
The conception of Haiti abroad and inside the country is not a calamity. We can get out of the yoke of humanitarian considered dangerous to the economy and the future and which dominates the debate. Issues of social scale and colors are also shut to make way for more constructive issues, advises Mr. Toolan speaking in the presence of members of the business community, the Minister of Tourism Lesly Delatour, and Myrlande Manigat the sole representative of any political parties in the conference.
The message seems to be over. But it remains to show that Haitians can keep track of this wonderful project that must include all sectors of national life. Already, the concern arises. Ms. Manigat is a little curious with the absence of some shareholders for the project 'Brand Haiti' such as universities, unions, and the political sector. The head of the Platform of Haitian patriots encourages research phase before the implementation of the project.
Evil global governance
Regarding the governance of the international community has used to criticize Haiti, we can do without. For, Mr. Toolan, each state has its share of problems at this level. The cap should be placed on the image to be projected to the outside and inside the country.
The example of Haiti-Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) after the earthquake was a major highlight for the international marketing expert explains why this structure has refused to hold a meeting on Haiti in the same country as is the trend. And it is from this meeting that the foreign participants were able to discover that the reality is quite different from what was presented to the outside world.
If Noel Toolan recommends that the Haitian community promoting social cohesion and unity among the parties, patriotism and citizenship as values to be promoted within the country, he does not forget to encourage increased export competitiveness and dynamism among Haitians in a perspective of progress against the outside.
An historic blunder
“Investment, tourism, culture change, infrastructure, identity, structural support, media ... must rush through the list of topics to be discussed within the framework of this project that can draw its essence of faith and consistency of Haitians” Reginald Boulos, representing the private business sector in the Interim Commission for the Reconstruction of Haiti (HRIC).
Mr. Toolan did not want to repeat that Haiti's historical flop of June 25 when its president missed an opportunity to capitalize on its presence with percussive elements at the G8 summit. "You have been invited and have missed the opportunity offered so we will no longer invite you. Your time has passed" he says.
The initiator of the practice ''Brand'' South Africa offers the country of Nelson Mandela as an outstanding model for Haiti. Even when social struggles between the two countries are alike, there is evidence significant enough to learn from South Africa in the case of Haiti.
It highlights two dates as essential to begin the campaign for Haiti; February 7, on the inauguration of the newly elected president, and January 12, 2011, the first anniversary of the earthquake that severely weakened the economy.
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80919&PubDate=2010-06-30
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The macroeconomic objectives for 2015
Highlight: Haiti: By Kathleen Dorsainvil
1. Economic Growth
• The expected growth rate is 10.4% for the fiscal year of 2010/11. If it is reached, the GDP would be the highest which have reached the Haitian economy over the last ten years. This rate relies heavily on the sectors of construction and agriculture. However, according to statistics released by the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI), the contributions of the construction sector and agriculture in GDP are around 8% and 23% respectively… It's a challenge!
• It is anticipated that the construction market will be dominated by foreign firms…
• The construction of "buildings and 250,000 houses are planned."
• The addendum provides a prominent place in agriculture and agro-industry.
2. Tax and Fiscal Policy
• The addendum establishes the budgetary support from the international community. He had hoped that this corresponds to a better management and even a reduction of unproductive expenditure of the central state. For example, managers in this country seem to forget that video conferencing can achieve the same purpose and be cheaper to the taxpayer of Haiti than frequent travels.
3. Monetary
• It is to note that the addendum is to keep inflation below 10%, without any proof of that amount.
• We must welcome the establishment of guarantee funds, credit institutions providing some guarantee of funds lent. What about a guarantee fund for depositors, like FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Company)? The existence of such an institution would have the advantage of strengthening the role of supervision and consumer protection of the Central Bank. It would reassure investors...
Read more: http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=81014&PubDate=2010-07-05
1. Economic Growth
• The expected growth rate is 10.4% for the fiscal year of 2010/11. If it is reached, the GDP would be the highest which have reached the Haitian economy over the last ten years. This rate relies heavily on the sectors of construction and agriculture. However, according to statistics released by the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI), the contributions of the construction sector and agriculture in GDP are around 8% and 23% respectively… It's a challenge!
• It is anticipated that the construction market will be dominated by foreign firms…
• The construction of "buildings and 250,000 houses are planned."
• The addendum provides a prominent place in agriculture and agro-industry.
2. Tax and Fiscal Policy
• The addendum establishes the budgetary support from the international community. He had hoped that this corresponds to a better management and even a reduction of unproductive expenditure of the central state. For example, managers in this country seem to forget that video conferencing can achieve the same purpose and be cheaper to the taxpayer of Haiti than frequent travels.
3. Monetary
• It is to note that the addendum is to keep inflation below 10%, without any proof of that amount.
• We must welcome the establishment of guarantee funds, credit institutions providing some guarantee of funds lent. What about a guarantee fund for depositors, like FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Company)? The existence of such an institution would have the advantage of strengthening the role of supervision and consumer protection of the Central Bank. It would reassure investors...
Read more: http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=81014&PubDate=2010-07-05
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
300,000 Capois have access to drinking water
English translation:
Haiti: Facing a serious problem of drinking water, 300,000 inhabitants of Cap Haitien will be of water in their taps next September if Gretco, the firm carrying out the work to deliver the goods as expected. Men and machines working in the neighborhood of Bel Air to build a reservoir storage capacity of 595,000 gallons. It is planned to build another reservoir of similar capacity, after the destruction of the old metal become obsolete. Located a stone's throw from each other the two reservoirs will be connected to better fed.
"The idea is to construct two tanks to distribute potable water lde in the city. They will be interconnected. With a capacity of 4,500 cubic meters installed, some 300,000 people will have access to drinking water, "said Michael De Lanndsheer responsible for the technical implementation unit in the Ministry of Finance. The proposed rehabilitation of basic economic infrastructure is funded to the tune of U.S. $ 1.6 million by the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB), the funds of the countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) the Canadian International Development Agency and the State of Haiti.
The first tank will be in service by September 2010. The project is managed by the Technical Unit under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MTPTC) is the master developer.
"For a long boreholes located in the Plaine du Nord in the city of Balan did not work. Only sources of gravity fed the northern Gaza city. The projects have helped to repair the pumping stations and equipping them, "said Mr. De Lanndsheer. He said he had become a necessity to achieve the extension of distribution network in areas with high population density such as Fort St. Michael and Petite Anse. The two tanks one of which is in advanced construction phase must be able to respond to fluctuations in demand in Cape Haitien.
The old water tank located in Bel Air, a neighborhood that overlooks the southern part of Haiti's second city, is plagued by corrosion according to experts. It is envisaged the construction of valve chambers and the keeper's house, the whole being fenced to ensure optimal protection of new infrastructure.
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80504&PubDate=2010-06-15
Haiti: Facing a serious problem of drinking water, 300,000 inhabitants of Cap Haitien will be of water in their taps next September if Gretco, the firm carrying out the work to deliver the goods as expected. Men and machines working in the neighborhood of Bel Air to build a reservoir storage capacity of 595,000 gallons. It is planned to build another reservoir of similar capacity, after the destruction of the old metal become obsolete. Located a stone's throw from each other the two reservoirs will be connected to better fed."The idea is to construct two tanks to distribute potable water lde in the city. They will be interconnected. With a capacity of 4,500 cubic meters installed, some 300,000 people will have access to drinking water, "said Michael De Lanndsheer responsible for the technical implementation unit in the Ministry of Finance. The proposed rehabilitation of basic economic infrastructure is funded to the tune of U.S. $ 1.6 million by the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB), the funds of the countries of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) the Canadian International Development Agency and the State of Haiti.
The first tank will be in service by September 2010. The project is managed by the Technical Unit under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MTPTC) is the master developer.
"For a long boreholes located in the Plaine du Nord in the city of Balan did not work. Only sources of gravity fed the northern Gaza city. The projects have helped to repair the pumping stations and equipping them, "said Mr. De Lanndsheer. He said he had become a necessity to achieve the extension of distribution network in areas with high population density such as Fort St. Michael and Petite Anse. The two tanks one of which is in advanced construction phase must be able to respond to fluctuations in demand in Cape Haitien.
The old water tank located in Bel Air, a neighborhood that overlooks the southern part of Haiti's second city, is plagued by corrosion according to experts. It is envisaged the construction of valve chambers and the keeper's house, the whole being fenced to ensure optimal protection of new infrastructure.
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80504&PubDate=2010-06-15
Happy 15th Aniniversary!
Police National D'Haiti
Welcoming the President of the Republic during the ceremony
The Director General of the HNP, Mario Andresol
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80447&PubDate=2010-06-15
Welcoming the President of the Republic during the ceremony
The Director General of the HNP, Mario Andresol
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80447&PubDate=2010-06-15
The HNP, a real melting pot
English translation:
To mark the 15th anniversary of the HNP, a mass of thanksgiving was sung at the Police Academy June 12, 2010 in the presence of high command and several units of the HNP. On this occasion, the Director General of this institution, Mario Andresol, said that security forces on which rest the hopes of an entire population safe and stable country now consitutes a true melting pot.
Haiti: Established in 1995 in a difficult socio-political context, with the mission to maintain order in general and to lend support to the implementation of decisions taken by the constituted authorities. The National Police of Haiti (PNH) has just celebrated its 15 year history.
This institution has, over the past 15 years, had some good sizes and decadence, because it has not always received all the necessary framework to flourish, and especially because it has often been heavily infiltrated by individuals with different agendas.
During a Mass celebrated by Bishop Pierre André Dumas, the celebrant in the homily for the occasion, said that the High General Staff of the National Police, in recent years brought both new blood but also an approach innovative, making the local police, to serve the citizens any activity that has taken root and has yielded very positive results.
"The commemoration of its 15 clusters should enable the HNP to define its future through a stronger proximity with people," said Bishop Dumas in the presence of President Rene Preval and his wife, the high command and several units of the HNP, etc..
In addition, Bishop Dumas took the opportunity to commend the police who, despite their limited economic means, continue to offer the best of themselves by ensuring the maintenance of public order.
"These 15 years represent the age of growth and the renewal. They are the quintessence of the values of discipline and dedication that characterize this internal security force which you proud. For this, I invite you to be men and women caring and dedicated to serving the people, "he said, adding that the police are called to bring order, but also to establish a climate of trust and remain faithful to their mission is to protect and serve.
For his part, Director General of the HNP, Mario Andresol, said that nothing would permit the HNP to celebrate his 15 years in these difficult times and troubling that the Haitian people live five months after the devastating disaster that has severely ravaged the country. "We're in this time the tears continue to flow. The national police mourned by 79 police officers were mown during the earthquake. 253 agents are not available and 50 others have so far made no sign of presence, "he added.
According to him, despite everything, we must continue to work to restructure and reorganize the national police force by providing all information necessary for its processing so that it can meet the international standard for modern fonts, because the HNP is now a real crucible security and stability in the country.
He estimated that there are still countries in the copies of Haitians who have not sold their souls and their beliefs, despite the difficulties the country has experienced the earthquake. He later added: "The HNP, the only force currently available to the Republic of arrrache work-up to provide daily work enjoyable and the people must cooperate with it to better respond to the dangers."
Thus, the Minister of Social Affairs, Yves crystalline ensuring the interim Minister of Justice, meanwhile, insisted that the HNP is not just a police force to intervene or a high-tech unit but first and foremost a community that had until 12 January 9700 police and is now reduced to 9,420 men and women united by the same spirit of service and driven by the same sense of duty. "It may be noted, inter alia, significant progress in terms of increasing the size of the HNP. Of nearly 7,000 police officers in the early launching of the reform, the size of the HNP now amounts more than 9420 members. Added to this is the 900 cadets currently in training at the Police Academy, "he said.
Finally, the Minister recalled that crystalline during the past 15 years, this family had also suffered the loss. By being worthy of their motto "to serve without fail, some of them have been to sacrifice. This day has been for the police an opportunity to honor the memory of their fallen colleagues during the earthquake of January 12.
Amos Cinci
mcincir@lenouvelliste.com
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80447&PubDate=2010-06-15
To mark the 15th anniversary of the HNP, a mass of thanksgiving was sung at the Police Academy June 12, 2010 in the presence of high command and several units of the HNP. On this occasion, the Director General of this institution, Mario Andresol, said that security forces on which rest the hopes of an entire population safe and stable country now consitutes a true melting pot.Haiti: Established in 1995 in a difficult socio-political context, with the mission to maintain order in general and to lend support to the implementation of decisions taken by the constituted authorities. The National Police of Haiti (PNH) has just celebrated its 15 year history.
This institution has, over the past 15 years, had some good sizes and decadence, because it has not always received all the necessary framework to flourish, and especially because it has often been heavily infiltrated by individuals with different agendas.
During a Mass celebrated by Bishop Pierre André Dumas, the celebrant in the homily for the occasion, said that the High General Staff of the National Police, in recent years brought both new blood but also an approach innovative, making the local police, to serve the citizens any activity that has taken root and has yielded very positive results.
"The commemoration of its 15 clusters should enable the HNP to define its future through a stronger proximity with people," said Bishop Dumas in the presence of President Rene Preval and his wife, the high command and several units of the HNP, etc..
In addition, Bishop Dumas took the opportunity to commend the police who, despite their limited economic means, continue to offer the best of themselves by ensuring the maintenance of public order.
"These 15 years represent the age of growth and the renewal. They are the quintessence of the values of discipline and dedication that characterize this internal security force which you proud. For this, I invite you to be men and women caring and dedicated to serving the people, "he said, adding that the police are called to bring order, but also to establish a climate of trust and remain faithful to their mission is to protect and serve.
For his part, Director General of the HNP, Mario Andresol, said that nothing would permit the HNP to celebrate his 15 years in these difficult times and troubling that the Haitian people live five months after the devastating disaster that has severely ravaged the country. "We're in this time the tears continue to flow. The national police mourned by 79 police officers were mown during the earthquake. 253 agents are not available and 50 others have so far made no sign of presence, "he added.
According to him, despite everything, we must continue to work to restructure and reorganize the national police force by providing all information necessary for its processing so that it can meet the international standard for modern fonts, because the HNP is now a real crucible security and stability in the country.
He estimated that there are still countries in the copies of Haitians who have not sold their souls and their beliefs, despite the difficulties the country has experienced the earthquake. He later added: "The HNP, the only force currently available to the Republic of arrrache work-up to provide daily work enjoyable and the people must cooperate with it to better respond to the dangers."
Thus, the Minister of Social Affairs, Yves crystalline ensuring the interim Minister of Justice, meanwhile, insisted that the HNP is not just a police force to intervene or a high-tech unit but first and foremost a community that had until 12 January 9700 police and is now reduced to 9,420 men and women united by the same spirit of service and driven by the same sense of duty. "It may be noted, inter alia, significant progress in terms of increasing the size of the HNP. Of nearly 7,000 police officers in the early launching of the reform, the size of the HNP now amounts more than 9420 members. Added to this is the 900 cadets currently in training at the Police Academy, "he said.
Finally, the Minister recalled that crystalline during the past 15 years, this family had also suffered the loss. By being worthy of their motto "to serve without fail, some of them have been to sacrifice. This day has been for the police an opportunity to honor the memory of their fallen colleagues during the earthquake of January 12.
Amos Cinci
mcincir@lenouvelliste.com
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80447&PubDate=2010-06-15
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The North Pole chosen as development by the government
At least four agreements of public / private partnerships have been signed at the weekend elapsed between the government and the business sector in the north.
These agreements provide funding for major infrastructure projects in the far north of the country. They were signed by Finance Minister Ronald Baudin who toured the weekend.
According to the Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin, the northern department has been retained by the Government to make these projects because of certain assets at its disposal: its historical and cultural world and its seaside resorts high quality.
Mr. Baudin said that the airport will be expanded Cap Haitian with funding from the Venezuelan government.
In addition, he noted that the government will strengthen local governance and management capacity of technical services for various municipalities of Cap Haitian.
Also according to the general treasurer of the Republic, several sections of road will be rehabilitated and the largest public hospital from Cape Haitian to be renovated as part of these projects.
He said that many projects are running and some are nearing completion.
Furthermore, the Minister said that feasibility studies are currently underway for the establishment of an industrial park in the Cape Haitian.
The far north was not affected by the earthquake of January 12. However it is and remains exposed to a major earthquake could cause considerable damage if provisions are not implemented by the Haitian state.
http://www.metropolehaiti.com/metropole/full_une_fr.php?id=17839
The axis-Labadie Acul North Citadel progresses
Haiti: Minister of Economy and Finance, Ronald Baudin and vice president of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), John Weis signed four contracts, Friday, June 11, 2010, the Company's website at Labadie Nord (Solano ) in the presence of Tourism Minister Patrick Delatour. These contracts include the management of the wharf by a company, the Company's operating platform, the collection and disbursement of revenues generated by the platform (amendment of a previous agreement) and a recognition of state debts to RCCL for the money advanced during construction of the wharf. At the end of the first board of directors of the Company Ronald Baudin announced the construction of road connecting Labadie Milot through Acul North.Long criticized government authorities, the profits generated by the site Labadie not used enough in the community area. Baudin Minister made the announcement during the first board of directors of the company's operating platform held the same day at Labadie. "We decided that some of the fees is allocated to the village of Labadie, has informed the Minister of Finance said that the authorities will agree to have the Department of Justice to open two substations at Labadie.
It is also planned network ranger to fight against environmental degradation in the area still retains a paradise setting. "With the ability to receive more than one million tourists a year, we look for other cruise ships to dock in the beautiful Bay of Acul," said Mr Baudin in mind that registration Historical Park the Citadel in the destination of Labadie has been discussed.
To do this, the tourists who visit the site soon visit Labadie Cap Haitien and the Citadelle Henry. Thus, two roads will be built. That which connects Cape Haitien site Labadie along the road from the Bay of Acul du Nord-Milot. Rehabilitation work of the Cape Route / Milot are already underway, we have found locally. Eventually noted by Tourism Minister Patrick Delatour, the proposed mesh road initiated by the government aims to develop tourism in Haiti.
The management report presented by the wharf vice president of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has assessed more than three million dollars in royalties paid to the Haitian State.
Maryse Penette Kedar, president of the company's operating platform recalled the journey to get to the signing of contracts, an important step, she said, the partnership between the two parties. For his part John Weis seems to be reassuring by saying that healthy relationships with the Haitian State RCCL portends a bright future for both parties.
http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=80448&PubDate=2010-06-14
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