Haiti: The Aftershock For Change

In January 2010, a massive magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in which the epicenter about 15 km southwest of the capital, Port-au-Prince. An estimated 2 million people live within the zone of heavy to moderate structural damage,and based on expert assessment this earthquake was classified as the worst in the region over the last 200 years. Massive international assistance will be required to help the country recover. We are all of course familiar with the natural disaster that struck this country of just over 9.2 million people, as well as the devastating effect it had and continues to have on this island republic. While recognizing this historical flashpoint, there beneath the rubble remains the preexisting everyday issues that as a result of the quake may be more challenging to address but are nonetheless an important part of the country's foundational fabric that will inevitably influence Haiti's future. For this reason, and in a country that has already experienced momentous transformations, the 2011 Presidential elections represents a seminal point in time and perhaps the greatest opportunity for continuing down the path of positive evolution and change. To help us to understand what the key issues are and why, unlike any other time in history Haitians are truly on the verge of a new beginning, I am pleased to welcome to the PI Window on Business Presidential candidate Dr. Eddy Delaleu, D.D.