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The Haitian government and different international aid organizations are competing with each other for past few years to reconstruct the dwelling units for the 1.5 million earthquake affected people living in camps, but that attempts have been greatly impeded by the country's weak land administration systems and the resulting disputes over land and property--who owns the land? Land registry problems in Haiti can be traced back to its days of independence since 1804. A practically non-existent land registration system, unclear processes for land transfer and fraudulent land titles are delaying the reconstruction efforts. The catastrophic earthquake has made land claims more complicated. After close to 250,000 deaths, the issues of inheritance are raising a number of questions. Is the owner alive or dead? If he is dead who is the right successor? Certain people returning to their homes have found that it have been occupied by someone else. The earthquake has brought to the light a long standing problem. Literally no one ever had the correct answer for how you buy and sell property in Haiti. The transfer of a land title involves the central tax authority, surveyors and notaries. To avoid related expenses and bureaucracy most land is transferred orally from one generation to the next. Lack of governance and non-existent judicial protection makes enforcement of title difficult. As per United Nations report, less than 5% of land in Haiti is officially accounted for in public land records.

Before the earthquake, the Organization of American States had decided to spend $70 million over a period of seven years to put it in an orderly system as a prerequisite for development of the country. However, at present, the humanitarian agencies and the government have to redouble their efforts to solve the problems of land ownerships. There should be some immediate clear directives, national policy and supports from the local law enforcement authorities, to construct residential units on disputed lands.

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Here you have it. All the predictions suggest that Haiti has taken off economically. The slogan that Haiti is open for business may have some truth to it.

According to the latest update of the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook report, the two countries that share the Island of Hispaniola, Haiti and the Dominican Republic , are expected to lead the entire Caribbean in economic growth in 2015 and 2015

In 2014, the Dominican Republic is projected to grow economically by 5.3 percent of their GDP. At the same time, Haiti is expected to grow by 3.8 percent.

In 2015, the two nations are expected to grow at even a higher rate. Dominican Republic is projected to lead the region with a GDP growth rate of 4.2 percent, with Haiti at 3.7 percent.

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A Total of 46,000 mans-days jobs are slated to be created as part of the job creation program undertaken by the government. The salt marsh program, which takes place in the second section of Anse-Rouge (Sources Chaudes) has already seen the creation of 10,000 of those jobs with 70% of the work going for men. The work involves cleaning out the ponds, the dams and the strengthening of the banks. The harder work, the dam cleaning, is done by the men and women harvest salt and clean the dikes.

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New Oge Street Produce Market Launch. President Martelly joined Petion-Ville Mayor Brutus to launch Oge Street Fruit and Vegetable Market. It is being held in a new building, funded by the Office of Monetization of Programs of Development Assistance.

The space contains 56 stalls, toilets, and showers, supported by a 10,000-gallon capacity water tank.

Martelly wants the market kept in sanitary condition, and merchants to be vigilant to potential thefts. Cost of the project came in at 18 million gourdes.

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The world's wealth distribution is increasingly weighted toward the wealthiest. Oxfam reports just 85 people, or 0.00000001 % multi-billionaires control 50% of the world's wealth, which equates to the poorest 3.5 billion globally.

In the U.S., the top 1% wealthiest people control 95% of economic growth since 2009.

If not contained, the lowest tax rates, elite education opportunities, and premium healthcare will benefit only wealthy children, leaving everyone else deprived.

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Haitian families that don't have access to more modern sources of funding rely heavily on the profit they make from raising and selling livestock, especially goats, for their livelihoods. With the help of the Asosyasyon pou Pwoteksyon Anviwonnman Gwomòn, the Lambi Fund was able to hand out 132 goats to families, and provide them with tools and training to help them build a sustainable cycle. From the sale of these goats at the market, families can provide better food, education and health for their dependents.

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Digicel held their fourth annual 2013 Digicel Entrepreneur of the Year event at the Karibe. Out of 24 finalists in the competition, five won Entrepreneur of the Year trophies. Haitian entrepreneur, Dr. Ronald Laroche, won trophies in two divisions.

The presentation ceremony started with the appearance of Digicel CEO, Denis O'Brien, with 24 finalists walking behind him. Soprano Deborah Henristal sang the national anthem, and Dr. Laroche showed off his trophies during a photo op.

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Here is a product that i am proud to show. the new "Le Chic Poulet by Haiti Broilers S.A.. It has been a long time since we have been able to produce our own. This is a chicken produced in Haiti by the Jamaica Broilers Group. A year after being in Haiti, Jamaica Broilers Group, said he expects "great things" from Haiti

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Effective January 1, 2014Haiti's minimum wage will jump up 12 percent, from 4.65 to 5.23 dollars per day. This decision however raised some red flags. The biggest problem with the raise is that it will not affect more than 30,000 people who work as assembly factory workers. This decision was met with public protest in Haiti as hundreds of workers in assembly industries demonstrated in several streets of Port-au-Prince to demand 500 gourdes as minimum wage.

They reject the recommended minimum wage of 225 gourdes minimum daily wage for the sector. They said that the minimum wage is insufficient for them to live on. One week prior to this protest, the Collective of Textile Factory Unions federation (KOSIT) was able to mobilize the people for 500-gourde wage.

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Tipping is an accepted practice in many countries as well as in Haiti. The food service industry has set a range of percentages it considers appropriate for the quality of service given.

A standard tip is 15% for satisfactory service, and for above average service 15%- 20%.

For large parties of eight or more people a gratuity is automatically added to the bill, usually 15%. A 10% tip is for unsatisfactory service. And if service is very poor, leave two pennies with your tip to indicate dissatisfaction.

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