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01-26-2010, 04:00 PM
Dominican companies are already perceiving an increase in local demand for goods and services, as a result of the extraordinary demand created by the international aid and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. Hoy newspaper reports that an increased number of Haitians showed up at the Dajabon marketplace, as reported by Osmar Benitez, executive vice president of the Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD).
Hoy newspaper reports that acting US ambassador Christopher Lambert has highlighted the importance of good coordination and trade support between the DR and Haiti for the recovery of Haiti.
As reported in a press release from the Center for Export & Investment (CEI-RD), Lambert said:
"I believe that Dominican business is recognizing the importance of the Haitian market and needs to understand that Haiti offers great trade potential for the DR, which is why I will continue to insist that both nations need to unite efforts for greater economic success."
The president of the National Organization of Shopping Malls (ONEC), Pedro Perez, says that sales of construction materials, food and beverages are on the increase, as well as medical supplies. Nevertheless, Perez said that this was temporary, and that it could end once the humanitarian aid is reduced.
There is also talk of reverse migration, as Haitian construction workers return to Haiti in search of building work.
Meanwhile, Listin Diario reported that rental cars were practically unavailable, with the exception of some compact cars.
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Hoy newspaper reports that acting US ambassador Christopher Lambert has highlighted the importance of good coordination and trade support between the DR and Haiti for the recovery of Haiti.
As reported in a press release from the Center for Export & Investment (CEI-RD), Lambert said:
"I believe that Dominican business is recognizing the importance of the Haitian market and needs to understand that Haiti offers great trade potential for the DR, which is why I will continue to insist that both nations need to unite efforts for greater economic success."
The president of the National Organization of Shopping Malls (ONEC), Pedro Perez, says that sales of construction materials, food and beverages are on the increase, as well as medical supplies. Nevertheless, Perez said that this was temporary, and that it could end once the humanitarian aid is reduced.
There is also talk of reverse migration, as Haitian construction workers return to Haiti in search of building work.
Meanwhile, Listin Diario reported that rental cars were practically unavailable, with the exception of some compact cars.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#3)