Conference
INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR PROMOTING INVESTMENT AND FOSTERING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF HAITI
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Date: from 25th June 2012
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Eight reasons to invest in Haiti
- Fully liberalized economy
- Access to sizable markets in the Caribbean, USA, and Europe
- Quota free access to EU and US markets
- Rich abundance in natural and mineral resources
- Free transfer of profits, dividends and capital
- An ever-improving infrastructure
- Plentiful agricultural resources and abundant marine fishing resources
- Competitive labour costs
The Forum is aimed at members of the Haitian and Spanish business community seeking foreign partners for investment projects, foreign companies seeking investment opportunities in Haiti, and agencies, institutions concerned with investment promotion in and for Haiti.
In addition to high-level presentations and panel discussions on the business and investment climate in Haiti, the one-day forum will facilitate networking, one-to-one meeting and interaction between local companies and foreign investors to explore specific projects and investment opportunities.
We have identified specific Investment Opportunities/Projects in Haiti, where a Haitian partner/ enterprise is looking for a foreign partner/ investor to expand their business, acquire new technology or start a new project. The projects profile small and medium size enterprises and project sponsors in Haiti who are looking to form joint venture, access export markets, access loans, purchase equipment and access technical and managerial expertise.
Sectors covered:
- Agro-industry/ Seafood processing
- Tourism and technical education
- Transport, Construction and Infrastructure
- Energy and Mining
- Agriculture and Livestock
- Banking and Insurance
- Sport and Leisure
- Minerals, oils and Telecoms
Topic and Panel discussions
Exploring investment opportunities in Haiti
At this session representatives of local policy making institutions, trade and economic associations will present and discuss trends and development in the investment environment in Haiti, legal and taxation aspects and other specific advantages and obstacles for foreign investors.
Target sectors for investment
Review of specific business/investment opportunities identified in target sectors, sectoral developments and initiatives of particular interest to foreign investors. Project opportunities will focus on sectors such as foodstuffs, agro-processing, tourism, construction, energy, mining and other manufacturing industries.
Project Financing Opportunities
Major local and international banks and investment funds will present ideas on financing and other facilities in the commercial banking sector for foreign investment projects, credit access for SMEs and micro-enterprises, joint ventures and partnerships in Haiti, and financial market developments.
Who will attend the forum:
- Haitian and Spanish Government Officials
- Embassy
- International Organizations
- Chambers of Commerce
- Business and trade associations
- Senior corporate leaders
- Trade financiers
- Insurance experts
- Customs specialists
- IT practioners
- Project financing institutions
- Multinational corporations
- Lawyers
- Exporters
- Investment banks
- Manufacturers
- Representative of local businesses
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International consultants
- Academics
- Infrastructure specialists
- Commercial and Development banks
To register for the forum, please contact Mr Montina by e-mail at: info@marketing-logistics.com for a hard copy of the registration form.
Note: There is no registration fee to attend this event.