WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Organization of American States expects to embark on new development-related projects, especially in tourism, agro-tourism, reforestation, trade revitalization and, more generally, in areas that can boost sustainable development in Haiti.
That’s the word from the global organization as Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin visited the country Monday, leading an OAS high-level task force on Haiti that was recently established by Secretary General José Miguel Insulza to coordinate OAS activities there, in keeping with the priorities of the Haitian government.
Ramdin reiterated the hemispheric organization’s support for the country’s electoral process. He also met with the authorities to discuss future cooperation including President René Préval, Prime Minister Édouard Alexis and Foreign Affairs Minister Rénald Clérismé, as well as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Jean Max Bellerive.
The task force will share its findings during a Madrid conference on Haiti that brings together donors and other international partners November 29 and 30. The conclusions will also serve as guidelines for the Organization’s long-term engagement in Haiti.
Since its establishment, the Special Mission has been especially active on security matters, and the OAS will intensify its efforts to combat human trafficking as well as illegal drugs and arms trafficking.
