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What is an emerging market - Is Haiti classified as an emerging market?

An emerging market is the new term used to describe the markets of less developed countries as they were known back in the 1970s. Is Haiti an emerging market? We have the answer for you. more »

November 28, 2019 10:20 AM

What happened to the ambition to turn Haiti into an emerging market by 2030?

Back in March 2013, Haiti's finance Minister spoke of this great ambition to turn Haiti in to an emerging market by 2030. What happened to that plan? How are we doing with that? more »

December 1, 2019 10:20 AM

If exports help to grow and expand an economy, what does Haiti export?

I was watching a video about why Singapore is so rich and I heard that exports help to grow and expand an economy. Then I immediately asked myself this question: What exactly does Haiti export? How is the Haitian economy growing? more »

November 22, 2019 8:43 PM

Haiti Business - Haiti moving further away from ever becoming investment grade

Haiti's foreign direct investment and financing prospects look grim, moving further away from ever becoming investment grade, David Jessop, a consultant for think tank the Caribbean Council, said. more »

March 15, 2019 10:00 AM

Business Talk : Diaspora Haitians complain family members mismanage their business back home

How many times you hear a hard working Haitian from the diaspora complaining about a business he/she had in Haiti that failed because the family member in charge did such a poor job as a manager? Read this... more »

June 24, 2018 2:24 PM

Haiti Small Business Ideas - I Need Your Input...

QUESTION - What type of small business would you start in Haiti right now? Start-up cost must be USD $500 or less, and it has to be so simple that anyone can manage it... more »

August 8, 2013 2:30 PM

Haitians Import Everything, Haiti imports reached an all time high back in October

Besides some of the fresh fruits and vegetables that comes from the countryside, the Republic of Haiti imports everything. On average, Haiti imports $266,000,000 US dollars of goods and commodities from other countries each and every month. more »

May 1, 2018 2:40 PM

Haiti Agriculture - There is money to be made growing rice, some entrepreneurs say

There is a strong foreign demand for high-quality organic rice, says Fabias Voltaire, a 37-year-old Haitian entrepreneur. It may cost more, but many regard it as healthier and better-tasting than American varieties. more »

April 13, 2018 10:37 AM

Haiti's ranking in Forbes Best And Worst Countries For Business 2018

Forbes released its best and worst countries for business 2018 and Haiti is not exactly where we would like it to be in that list. Haiti is not quite opened for business according to the Forbes list. more »

December 27, 2017 12:46 PM

Haiti in List of riskiest countries in the world to do business

A new study reveals Haiti, Venezuela, Nepal, Ethiopia, Chad and Pakistan are now the riskiest countries in the world to do business... more »

May 11, 2017 6:25 PM