Haiti - Economy : The charge d'affaires of Haiti encourages Qatar to invest in the country
Haiti presents a huge opportunity for countries like Qatar to invest in its key sectors such as agro-industry, tourism, outsourcing of business processes and the textile sector (currently more than 90% of Haiti's exports with greater potential for growth), declared to the Qatari journalists François Guillaume II, Chef de mission and charge d'affaires of the Embassy of Haiti in Doha (Qatar, Emirate of the Middle East).
"[...] we believe that Qatar and Haiti bilateral relations can bring mutually beneficial initiatives in several other areas. Other sectors with great growth potential include infrastructure, manufacturing, real estate and construction," stressed Guillaume II adding "Haiti’s last 30 years history has been marked by long strides of political instability and natural disasters, creating a prevalent situation of under-development, Guillaume said investors can now take advantage of his country’s investment-friendly climate.
François Guillaume II explained "[...] Haiti offers exceptional incentives for investors: 15 years of tax exemption, funding from various local banks and other financial institutions, and high-quality opportunities in industrial parks and free zones. Investors, he pointed out, will also have preferential trade access to 17 developed country markets, unparalleled duty-free access to the US market for the apparel sector, and competitive and committed workforce of 4.3 millions with 55% under the age of 30, including a large pool of English, French and Spanish speakers."
Regarding the strengthening of bilateral relations, Guillaume said that Qatar and Haiti can also collaborate in other fields such as the health sector, diabetes management protocols, the environment sector as the initiatives of " Global Dryland Alliance ”.
