Haiti- What does the future hold?
I am sure I am not the only one who is pondering about Haiti?s future after this massive earthquake. The 7.0 earthquake on July 12th destroyed the city of Port-au-Prince, and essentially the country which showed some signs of progress economically for the first time in decades.
The international attention on Haiti since the natural disaster has been unprecedented with an out poor of financial and social support. It?s obvious that the destruction caused will have massive repercussions as time goes by and they will not only be felt in Haiti but also in the Dominican Republic.
The gesture of support from its neighbouring country cannot be overlooked. The Dominican Republic, a developing country with high levels of poverty in its own right has shown its solidarity in the midst of a historical strained relationship between the two nations. Only time well tell how this recent disaster will impact the DR.
I am glad I came across this article today in the Gazette because for the past two weeks I have been asking myself the burning question: When the international focus on Haiti shifts, what?s going to happen to the country and what are the leaders both local and international going to do to rebuild the country in the midst of the problems that have and will stem from this recent natural disaster? Millions of Haitians are homeless, children have become orphans, hunger is the order of the day for many, and social disorder and unrest is rising once again just to mention a few of the problems that come to mind etc.
The article is just the writer?s opinion but I am sure many agree, disagree or have similar thoughts.
(Blame the U.S. and France for Haiti's woes)
I believe Haiti?s problems are buried deep in its past more so political and economic rather than cultural (as mentioned in many threads) but then again I am an outsider looking in. The vision and perspective I have will always be different vs. the opinion of Haitians and foreigners who actually live there. One aspect I know for sure is the internal struggle of the masses is probably going be the worst ever in its modern history. Some aspects of the past are definitely factors but like with any failed endeavour how far back do you go to analyze or find the root of the problem? Going back two hundred years and stating that?s the reason is neither the sole cause nor premise from which to begin in my opinion. I believe modern day events; let?s say fifty years back play a huge role in Haiti being a failed nation.
Once again this article gives me the opportunity to reflect accordingly and I will continue to do so as time goes by and Haiti begins its long recovery phase.
Any recent photo from any newspaper gives a clear picture of what Haitians in Port-au-Prince and neighbouring cities or towns are experiencing. It?s going to be an uphill battled going forward (to say the very least).
Source Canada.com
Haiti Quake
-MP.
I am sure I am not the only one who is pondering about Haiti?s future after this massive earthquake. The 7.0 earthquake on July 12th destroyed the city of Port-au-Prince, and essentially the country which showed some signs of progress economically for the first time in decades.
The international attention on Haiti since the natural disaster has been unprecedented with an out poor of financial and social support. It?s obvious that the destruction caused will have massive repercussions as time goes by and they will not only be felt in Haiti but also in the Dominican Republic.
The gesture of support from its neighbouring country cannot be overlooked. The Dominican Republic, a developing country with high levels of poverty in its own right has shown its solidarity in the midst of a historical strained relationship between the two nations. Only time well tell how this recent disaster will impact the DR.
I am glad I came across this article today in the Gazette because for the past two weeks I have been asking myself the burning question: When the international focus on Haiti shifts, what?s going to happen to the country and what are the leaders both local and international going to do to rebuild the country in the midst of the problems that have and will stem from this recent natural disaster? Millions of Haitians are homeless, children have become orphans, hunger is the order of the day for many, and social disorder and unrest is rising once again just to mention a few of the problems that come to mind etc.
The article is just the writer?s opinion but I am sure many agree, disagree or have similar thoughts.
(Blame the U.S. and France for Haiti's woes)
I believe Haiti?s problems are buried deep in its past more so political and economic rather than cultural (as mentioned in many threads) but then again I am an outsider looking in. The vision and perspective I have will always be different vs. the opinion of Haitians and foreigners who actually live there. One aspect I know for sure is the internal struggle of the masses is probably going be the worst ever in its modern history. Some aspects of the past are definitely factors but like with any failed endeavour how far back do you go to analyze or find the root of the problem? Going back two hundred years and stating that?s the reason is neither the sole cause nor premise from which to begin in my opinion. I believe modern day events; let?s say fifty years back play a huge role in Haiti being a failed nation.
Once again this article gives me the opportunity to reflect accordingly and I will continue to do so as time goes by and Haiti begins its long recovery phase.
Any recent photo from any newspaper gives a clear picture of what Haitians in Port-au-Prince and neighbouring cities or towns are experiencing. It?s going to be an uphill battled going forward (to say the very least).
Source Canada.com
Haiti Quake
-MP.
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