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2014 1211 haiti diaspora
Deputy Assistant Secretary Duckenfield Meets With Representatives of the Haitian Diaspora

As Haiti approaches the fifth anniversary of the devastating January 2010 earthquake, the State Department recently hosted a group of leaders from the Haitian diaspora community for a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing Haiti. Special Representative for Global Partnerships, Andrew O’Brien, and Tom Adams, Special Coordinator for Haiti, also joined the roundtable to discuss the current political and business climate in Haiti, long-term development issues, and the power of entrepreneurship as an engine of economic growth. The meeting was an opportunity to engage diaspora community leaders in a top policy priority of the United States and gather ideas on how their community can help bring sustainable development and prosperity to the people of Haiti.

Haiti has successfully transitioned from a post disaster era to a period of growth and long-term development. Following the earthquake, 1.5 million Haitians were living in tent camps. That number has decreased to 70,000, and as is expected to be negligible by the end of 2015. However, much remains to be done to sustain and build on this progress. U.S. assistance since the earthquake has included nearly $4 billion in aid to Haiti to support life-saving post disaster relief as well as long-term recovery, reconstruction, and development programs. The long-term U.S. policy is designed to foster the institutions and infrastructure necessary for Haiti to achieve strong democratic foundations and meaningful poverty reduction through sustainable development. Ultimately, the United States supports and understands that a Haitian solution to the challenges facing Haiti is the best option of action.

Many of the Haitian diaspora leaders at the meeting underscored the importance of ensuring that Haitian diaspora communities are at the forefront of a Haitian solution. They stressed that in order for the diaspora community to better assist Haiti, they need to unite and work toward a singular goal. Everyone also agreed that building a foundation for a quality education along with access to capital for entrepreneurs are essential stepping stones towards a Haitian solution, since both are needed to create jobs. There was also support within the group for the establishment of a private equity investment fund developed and managed by the Haitian diaspora.

The ties that link the United States and Haiti are broad and deeply rooted. The U.S. Government is committed to helping Haitians build a better future, and that commitment is long-term. The members of the Haitian diaspora share that commitment.

It is clear that the Haitian diaspora in the United States is a powerful ally in building upon the many links that unite Haitians and Americans. They have the talent, energy and dedication to play an important role in helping build a more prosperous and secure future for the people of Haiti.

About the Author: David A. Duckenfield serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.

- See more at: http://blogs.state.gov/stories/2014/12/11/building-upon-links-unite-haitians-and-americans?sthash.APDWmX1K.mjjo#sthash.APDWmX1K.lglgr5tu.dpuf

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