Haiti And Privatization

Privatization Of Haitian Institutions

Target for Privatization:

The state-owned enterprises to be evaluated for possible privatization are Electricité d'Haiti (power); Teleco (telecommunications); the Autorité Portuaire Nationale and Autorité Aéroportuaire Nationale (transport); the Banque Nationale du Crédit and Banque Populaire d'Haiti (finance); Ciment d'Haiti (construction); and La Minoterie d'Haiti and Enterprise Nationale des Oléagineux (agribusiness). Work on the cement, port, and power projects is already underway.

Objective:

The government hopes to use the privatization program to attract foreign investors to Haiti. Proceeds from the sales will be used to improve environmental infrastructure and social services in rural areas, including schools and hospitals, and to fund under funded pension programs.

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