Business Development in Haiti

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This paper discusses the possibilities for business development in Haiti. It outlines the country's development environment and uses this to describe possibilities for opening and operating new businesses. The paper begins by discussing Haiti's colonial heritage and its history of failed authoritarian government and economic chaos. The paper finally shows how development of business and economy in Haiti is closely linked with political stability and internal security, mobility and resources.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Culture, Geography and History
Government and Politics
Business Development

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"In Haiti, development of business and economy is closely linked with political stability and internal security, mobility, and resources. Without addressing these concerns, outside businesses will not relocate to Haiti and the poor local and uneducated local population will not have the resources to overcome obstacles to self-direct their own development. The nation has many natural allies. Its proximity to the U.S. and Canada offer it a market for its products and a generally reliable provider of aid. However, without addressing internal problems, Haiti cannot count on these resources to be extended and cannot expect them to be successfully deployed toward sustainable development. Fortunately, recent evidence suggests that Haiti's government system may be reaching a point of critical understanding in which hopes and promises of development may finally be realized (Charles)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Charles, Jacqueline. "For Haiti, a Road Map to Progress; Low-Key President Focuses on Building." The Washington Post. (5 November, 2006). www.highbeam.com. (3 November, 2006). <http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1393954.html>.
• Dash, Michael. Culture and Customs of Haiti. (Westport CT: Greenwood, 2001).
• Infoplease. "Haiti." US Department of State Background Note. (1 June, 2006). www.infoplease.com. (3 November, 2006). <http://www.infoplease.com/country/profiles/haiti.html>.
• Perito, Robert, and Emily Hsu. "Haiti's Economic Challenge." United States Institute of Peace. (17 July, 2006). www.usip.org. (3 November, 2006). <http://www.usip.org/pubs/usipeace_briefings/2006/0717_haiti_economy.html>.
• Perito, Robert, and Emily Hsu. "Haiti's New Government Faces Historic Dilemmas." United States Institute of Peace. (9 May, 2006). www.usip.org. (3 November, 2006). <http://www.usip.org/pubs/usipeace_briefings/2006/0509_haiti_government.html>.

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