economie

Minister James Monazard Hopes for MIH Expo to Benefit Businesses and Industries

Minister James Monazard Hopes for MIH Expo to Benefit Businesses and Industries

In partnership with the Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH), EGM Strategy and Management launched the first edition of the MIH Expo, the "Made in Haiti" trade fair, on Saturday, July 13.

Leadership Changes at ADIH and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West

Leadership Changes at ADIH and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West

June was a month of changes at the helm of several business associations in the country, including the Association of Industries of Haiti (ADIH) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the West (CCIO), which elected new members to their respective boards of directors.

Boosting Financial Resilience in Haiti: A Must for the Economy

Boosting Financial Resilience in Haiti: A Must for the Economy

Strengthening Haiti's financial resilience was the focus of a debate organized on June 26 by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as part of its monthly series titled IDB Reflection Wednesdays. This event, moderated by Professor Kesner Pharel and attended by the IDB representative in Haiti, Mrs. Corinne Cathala, brought together several speakers including the central bank governor, Ronald Gabriel, Ludmilla Buteau Allien, Mica Pierre Bruno, and Robert Paret to discuss the Haitian financial system.

WFP Signs Pact to Create Cassava Market Infrastructure

WFP Signs Pact to Create Cassava Market Infrastructure

Around 3,000 small-scale producers, ten cassava processing centers, and two agricultural enterprises will benefit from an agreement between the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Feed the Future project, Resilience and Advancement of the Agricultural Sector in Haiti (RASAH), with the approval of the Central Departmental Agricultural Directorate (DDAC).

AYITIKA Secures Silver Gourmet Medal in Paris

AYITIKA Secures Silver Gourmet Medal in Paris

According to the results published on Tuesday, June 18 by the organizers of the fourth edition of the Origin Chocolate Contest, the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA), AYITIKA, received a Silver Gourmet Medal for its 70% dark chocolate, "Amelonado-Criollo". Held in France, this contest brought together 170 varieties of chocolate from over twenty countries.

MEF: Michel Patrick Boisvert Exits with a Sense of Achievement

MEF: Michel Patrick Boisvert Exits with a Sense of Achievement

The installation of the new Minister of Economy and Finance marks the end of Michel Patrick Boisvert's tenure at the helm of the institution, a period spanning over 51 months. This tenure was "rich in experiences, both on a human, technical, and institutional level." Boisvert took the opportunity to ask the ministry's staff to collaborate with the new minister with the same dedication, to continue making this ministry an exemplary model for all.

The Urgency to Revise the New Tax Code Before It Takes Effect

The Urgency to Revise the New Tax Code Before It Takes Effect

A few months before the implementation of the new Haitian Tax Code scheduled for October 1, 2024, all eyes are fixed on this document. Professionals, businesspeople, and tax specialists all recognize the country's need for such a document. However, several ambiguities were identified in the text comprising the General Tax Code, the book of tax procedures, and the final provisions. These ambiguities led them to oppose the enactment of the document in its current form.

Insecurity Impacts MonCash Ecosystem

Insecurity Impacts MonCash Ecosystem

In a recent interview with the newspaper, Digicel's CEO Jean Philippe Brun discussed the impact of worsening insecurity in Haiti on the MonCash ecosystem.

Ketleen Florestal's Mission at the Helm of MEF: Ensuring Macroeconomic Stability and Reviving Growth

Ketleen Florestal's Mission at the Helm of MEF: Ensuring Macroeconomic Stability and Reviving Growth

On Monday, June 17, 2024, Prime Minister Garry Conille formally installed Ketleen Florestal into her new role as Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF).

Should We Reduce Ministers and Ministries, or Rationalize Public Spending?

Should We Reduce Ministers and Ministries, or Rationalize Public Spending?

There has been quite a clamor over whether or not to appoint a different minister to head each of the 20 ministries listed in the 2023-2024 national budget.