A bilateral trade agreement with the Caribbean nation of Haiti could greatly improve the quality of life in that country, the hemisphere’s poorest nation. However, business culture in Haiti is exceedingly regressive, which is highlighted in a recent report by the World Bank. The report, hopefully, is a wakeup call to Haitian President Rene Prèval for comprehensive regulatory and structural reform of the private sector.

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In an article posted today by the Economist Intelligence Unit, they reported on a World Bank analysis of regional customs houses in Latin America and the Caribbean. What they came up with was shocking, but not unexpected. According to the article, the report (which I have been unsuccessful finding) concludes that Haiti's customs houses are at the bottom of the list for efficiency. Read more »

July 27, 2005 (World Bank Press Release) -- In the past year, Haiti created tens of thousands of new jobs, rehabilitated nearly 200 schools, and rebuilt 300 kilometers of roads. Read more »