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World bank providing fundiing for children's education, teacher's training and meal
After the successful election in 2006, with encouraging efforts of Haitian President Rene Preval, the World Bank has decided to invest money in Haiti educational system. They approved a US$25 Million Grant for funding Haiti's Educational System. As a result of the World Bank funding, the Haitian government would be responsible to provide effective Primary Education for 100,000 poor children, in about 1,000 Private Schools. In addition funding for teacher's training and meal for the children would be provided as well
Digicel - Tcho Tcho, Finance
Digicel Haiti, in partnership with Scotiabank launched Tcho Tcho, whic is a mobile money service allowing Haitians to make a variety of finalcial transactions directly from their cell phones. During the first three montha, Tcho Tcho service will be provided to up to 20,000 people with the number of people receiving the service expected to increase gradually