Nearly two years from the catastrophic earthquake, commentaries say Haiti reconstruction remains slow paced and fragmented. Requests for a cohesive rebuilding plan are plenty coming not only from internal but external stakeholders as well. People continue to asks, what other platforms are needed to full recovery.
On the physical aspect of restoration process, others say it is simply not enough to rebuild basic infrastructure, construct new homes, or provide basic needs during calamities for that would surely foster dependency. Equally important is to provide tools and recovery programs that will empower its citizens on a grassroots level such that they could eventually provide for themselves in a more sustainable way.
External aid continues to come from the international and business communities. But charity funds have their own lifespan and Haiti reconstruction is nowhere near the finish line and will surely outlive these mercy funds, especially when calamities recur just like the cholera epidemic that hit Haiti last June 2011. The present leadership must have already put in place mechanisms to prepare for this eventuality, whether these are working effectively or not is open to interpretation. Setting aside macro politic and economic pressures, there are plenty of things Haiti needs to address internally in order to continue its path to recovery.
Concern for its environment issues is of great importance. The geographic position of Haiti makes it susceptible to hurricanes and massive torrential rains. Thus it is exposed to bear the grunt of disasters from these onslaughts of nature. Commentaries say the deforestation state in Haiti is excessive causing severe erosion and good top soil being washed away at sea during rainy seasons. During dry season, the land becomes arid and crops are destroyed creating food shortages for the people.
A reforestation currently implemented to help solve the erosion problem is the country wide planting of a grass named Vetiver. This program is organized by international NGOs, scientists, agricultural engineers, in cooperation with appropriate agencies and local leadership. It seems to be a well organized plan since it is now making a good progress.
At the outset, the program is geared not only to help solve the environment and erosion problems. It was also envisioned to provide a Work For Food livelihood program for the rural people as food crops can be grown in between Vetiver rows. In the long run, the promoters hope it will instill to the people a sense of ownership for the program and take pride of being able to contribute to Haiti reconstruction. Read more about: haiti Reconstruction
On the physical aspect of restoration process, others say it is simply not enough to rebuild basic infrastructure, construct new homes, or provide basic needs during calamities for that would surely foster dependency. Equally important is to provide tools and recovery programs that will empower its citizens on a grassroots level such that they could eventually provide for themselves in a more sustainable way.
External aid continues to come from the international and business communities. But charity funds have their own lifespan and Haiti reconstruction is nowhere near the finish line and will surely outlive these mercy funds, especially when calamities recur just like the cholera epidemic that hit Haiti last June 2011. The present leadership must have already put in place mechanisms to prepare for this eventuality, whether these are working effectively or not is open to interpretation. Setting aside macro politic and economic pressures, there are plenty of things Haiti needs to address internally in order to continue its path to recovery.
Concern for its environment issues is of great importance. The geographic position of Haiti makes it susceptible to hurricanes and massive torrential rains. Thus it is exposed to bear the grunt of disasters from these onslaughts of nature. Commentaries say the deforestation state in Haiti is excessive causing severe erosion and good top soil being washed away at sea during rainy seasons. During dry season, the land becomes arid and crops are destroyed creating food shortages for the people.
A reforestation currently implemented to help solve the erosion problem is the country wide planting of a grass named Vetiver. This program is organized by international NGOs, scientists, agricultural engineers, in cooperation with appropriate agencies and local leadership. It seems to be a well organized plan since it is now making a good progress.
At the outset, the program is geared not only to help solve the environment and erosion problems. It was also envisioned to provide a Work For Food livelihood program for the rural people as food crops can be grown in between Vetiver rows. In the long run, the promoters hope it will instill to the people a sense of ownership for the program and take pride of being able to contribute to Haiti reconstruction. Read more about: haiti Reconstruction