Social-Economic Work. Social responsibility is so often overlooked or an afterthought in the development industry, but is an integral part of each of the activities of Nouveau Kiskeya. Bringing economic hope and prosperity to Haiti is essential to meeting our vision and mission. Agricultural Ministry was separated due to the widespread dependence upon agriculture, both now and for some time to come. In addition to agriculture, we will be training in many other areas through our work/service program and through our educational and vocational ministries. Beyond training, it is our intent to xxxxxx many micro-business ventures that can be owned and operated by locals. By way of example, one area often left to others by a developer is a myriad of small concessions. Cruise ships, when visiting Nouveau Kiskeya will need a very numerous variety of excursion activities to occupy their clientele and provide enough enjoyable experiences to desire a return trip. These concessions can be left to the cruise lines or relegated to the resort hotels. Our business model envisions these and many others to be owned and operated by locals who are entrepreneurial and have been adequately trained. Micro-loans can be provided and/or work-to-own programs developed. Marketing know-how and assistance would be integral to training. In addition to the many opportunities that a robust tourism trade will generate, we are planning more areas to add to local businesses and/or advance those already locally practiced. Some example areas envisioned would include: • For the modest existing fishing industry: o Refrigeration o Boat building and repair o Net making • For an expanded fishing industry: o Fish farms o Shellfish farms • Development activities: o Construction businesses o Maintenance businesses • Service sector businesses: o Convenience stores o Gas stations o Hotel concessions
