Brazil, the DR, Canada, the US, France and others are salivating at the chance to build roads, schools, hospitals, government buildings and housing for Haiti. The earthquake that leveled the country on January 12th is a money making opportunity for the thousands of contractors, developers and the like, lined up to receive their share of the Haitian pie.
My guess is that the countries that ponied up the most money at the March 31st donor's conference hosted by the UN and US government will get access to the most lucrative contracts. But luckily for them there is plenty of work to go around.
The much needed and appreciated Cash for Work programs offered by the UN and development NGOs will soon disappear and in its place should be long term jobs that will help Haitians to house, feed and educate themselves and their children. Which is why I believe foreign contractors should be required by law to hire a predominantly Haitian workforce. Many of these projects will take 5-10 years if not longer. What are incredible opportunity to help people eager to work yet suffering under crushing poverty. Its a opportunity that should not be missed.
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