Haiti misses growth targets

The Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI), in a first estimation, indicates that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in real terms, will be 1.5% in 2018, far from the fixed growth objective (3.9 %) or the one revised after the analysis of the first two quarter fixed at 2.4% See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26097-haiti-economy-a-budget-with-social-dominination-up-of-11-billion.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23123-haiti-flash-gdp-2017-at-12-the-lowest-for-6-years.html

Jovenel Moïse sees progress in Haiti

President Jovenel Moïse sees progress in Haiti, particularly in the areas of road infrastructure and agriculture in 2018, recognizing that the year had been difficult for many Haitians because of the socio-economic situation. He said he wants to work with more energy so that there is more justice and equality in Haiti in 2019, "in order to cultivate peace and strengthen dialogue with mutual respect."

MTPTC announces construction work

The Ministry of Public Works (MTPTC) announces the launch of construction works of several streets in Gonaives, Dessalines and Saint-Marc in Artibonite with funding from Taiwan (Republic of China) for 140 million gourdes.

Gonâve : $ 2 million for sanitation< B>

The Panamerican Development Foundation (PADF) Independent international organization established by the Organization of American States (OAS) active in Haiti for 30 years, has 2 million gourdes to achieve this week sanitation in the town of Anse-à-Galets on the island of Gonâve.

Did you know ?

It is not the Haitian Government that supports the reception of Haitians returning from the Dominican Republic to Haiti (volunteers or deportees). It is the International Organization for Migration (IOM - Haiti) that manages the 4 Border Resource Centers (CRF) built at each of the official border crossings (Anse-à-Pîtres, Malpasse, Ouanaminthe and Belladère) thanks to funding from Canada and the European Union. These CRFs allow the registration and assistance of migrants returning from the Dominican Republic (volunteers or deportees) and support vulnerable migrants at the border, including women and girls, and manage the risks associated with migration traffic and people https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-24557-icihaiti-dr-the-international-aid-to-welcome-haitians-back-home.html

FAES continues to meet the needs of the people

The Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES) continues to supply community restaurants in the metropolitan area and distributes kits in different locations to meet the immediate needs of the population.

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