150 Gdes for US 1 dollars

On Friday December 9, 2022, the Gourde was still losing value against a robust US dollar. At the gates of exchange offices, the daily rate was displayed up to 150 gourdes for one US dollar while the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), displayed a reference rate of 142.25 gourdes for one dollar. below the reality of the local foreign exchange market…

Brian Nichols welcomes the call from the business sector

Brian Nichols the Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs said "We welcome the widespread appeal of the Haitian private sector https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38327-haiti-crisis-the-private-sector-proposes-new-business-rules-and-4-concrete-measures.html in favor of a real change in business practices, promotion of transparency, constructive competition and respect for ethical and legal standards. We will closely monitor compliance with these measures in practice."

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/article-38336-haiti-economie-position-de-la-societe-barbancourt-sur-la-note-de-presse-du-secteur-prive-des-affaires.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/article-38327-haiti-crise-le-secteur-prive-propose-des-nouvelles-regles-d-affaires-et-4-mesures-concretes.html

Ouanaminthe Center Médico-Social : Reinforcement of staff

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in support of the Ministry of Public Health has strengthened the capacity of staff at the Center Médico-Social de Ouanaminthe (CMSO) in the multidisciplinary and integrated care of women victims of violence and the psychological first aid. About twenty providers (Doctors, Midwives and Nurses) participated in this 5-day training as part of the "Project to strengthen the Maternal Health Package in 3 border departments in the context of Covid-19."

Insecurity : Taiwan alongside Haiti

To help fight against insecurity, Taiwan provides support to the PNH in the form of donations of personal protective suits made in Taiwan especially for the climate of Haiti and capable of equipping 408 police officers from special units as well as 10 ballistic suitcases for VIP protection.

Last reminder to register for the "UGRAD 2023" program

Last reminder: Applications for the "Global Undergraduate Exchange program" (Global UGRAD 2023) will close on December 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). This program aims to introduce students to the educational system, society and culture of the United States for one semester. Submit your applications : https://ow.ly/heSE50LTXJQ

UNFPA assistance to displaced persons:

"The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has sent community officers to the sites hosting displaced people. The latter accompany the women in the steps for medical and psychosocial support. These officers also supervise them in childbirth and other maternal and neonatal health care efforts," explained Dr. Zalha Assoumana, Deputy Representative of UNFPA in Haiti.

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