UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and UN envoy Bill Clinton have stated that Haitian jobs need to be created to stimulate the economy and pave the road to recovery. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has already employed hundreds of Haitians for humanitarian work, and expects another 700 will be hired for the grim task of clearing rubble in Port au Prince. The program is called Cash for Work. Former President Bill Clinton said "[i]t’s really important to give young people something positive to do and a lot of people there want to be a part of rebuilding their country.” Ban Ki-moon echoed Mr. Clinton's sentiments, and has made an international appeal for more than $41 million to support the UNDP program. The world bank has also forgiven Haiti of its $38 million debt.
By: Caleb B. Ray
Source: UN News Centre
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