Realizations
Advocacy for the renewal of the HOPE / HELP law with the United States Congress.
2021 to date
Creation of a Clothing Technology Training Center at SONAPI
2018 / 2020
Creation of a Clothing Technology Training Center at SONAPI
2018
Creation of a Garment Technology Training Center at CARACOL
2017
Presentation of Groupe Croissance on the theme “ Export Industry : Values and Prospects ”, at the Hotel Montana (January 2017).
Productivity Improvement Workshop organized by CEC –Caribbean Employers Confederation - at the Marriott (March 2017).
The Haitian Industries Association led a delegation made up of the President of ADIH, member of ADIH, Director General of SONAPI and his deputy, and members of CFI, in Taiwan for a 4-day stay in order to to meet potential Taiwanese investors ( April 2017 )
Participation of ADIH in the 6th edition of the Agro-food fair. The latter gave participants the opportunity to show their products to international buyers. (May 18 to May 20, 2017)
Visit to Ecuador with Caribbean Export the purpose of this mission was to create links between FEDEXPOR ( Federa tion Ecuadorian Exporters) ADIH (Associ ation Of Industries of Haiti) and ADOEXPO (Exporters Association of the Dominican Republic) - (29 May -1 June 2017)
Visit of Ambassador Ron Sorini, representative of Washington DC-based law firm Sorini Samet & Associates LLC as part of the advocacy campaign for the extension of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA), and also for the renewal of the Better Work Haiti program ( July 2017).
ADIH participation in the FORUM ON COMPETITIVENESS AND INVESTMENT at the BRH convention center (September 22 to 27, 2017).
The visit of 2 representatives of Cotton USA in Haiti (September 2017).
ADIH participation in the Cancun Forum in Mexico (September 2017) .
Pl help with the renewal of the CBTPA in the United States House of Representatives and Senate.
2017
Election of the New Board of Directors of ADIH (January 2016)
Creation of two Committees at ADIH (January 2016):
ADIH Clothing Sector Committee
National Production Committee
Meeting of a delegation of the ADIH with the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Honorable Deputy Cholzer Chancy in order to start a positive dialogue with the members of the chamber on the subject of the Economy and more particularly on the subject of exports and local market (February 2016)
Meeting with members of the Private Sector working for export with Mr. Jean Baden Dubois, Governor of the BRH, and its General Manager. The purpose of this meeting was to provide information on the free zones and the facilities that will be granted to them financially. (March 2016)
Meetings on the fight against smuggling (April 2016)
2016
Organization of a workshop on the HOPE / HELP law at the Kinam hotel: challenges and opportunities of the textile sector PPTD - ILO
Exploratory mission to Brazil CFI / ADIH ; prospecting mission to re-establish contact with business leaders interested in investing in Haiti
Renewal of the HOPE II / HELP law until 2025
ADIH becomes a member of the Caribbean Employers Confederation (CEC) (September 2015)
2015
Meeting on the EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement) in Montana : context and presentation by Mr Chenet St Vil (BACOZ)
Meeting on the TEC (Common External Tariff) in Montana : context by Mr Peterson Noël
Breakfast debate with the AGD (General Customs Administration) and the ULCC on customs procedures and the fight against smuggling
Signature of a memorandum of understanding with the MCI for the creation of the international industry exhibition " Haiti Expo "
2014
ADIH participation in the Magic Show in Las Vegas
Installation of the Board of Directors of Social Security Bodies (CAOSS) Installation of the Superior Wages Council (CSS)
2013
Preparation and publication of a document on smuggling in partnership with the private sector and the institutions concerned
Participation in the NAUMD show in Las Vegas (North American Uniform Makers and Distributors)
Inauguration of the Caracol Industrial Park in the North-East of Haiti (October 2012)
2012
Visit of Bob Berg in Haiti, organizer of the Magic International fair
Organization of a workshop in partnership with ILO and Caricom on international trade negotiations and trade agreements, their impact on employment and social issues
Visit to Haiti by a delegation from USDOL (US Department Of Labor)
Active advocacy for the establishment of the Board of Directors of Social Security Bodies (CAOSS)
Establishment of the “ Local Industry ” Commission to fight smuggling through press releases, and interventions with local and international authorities.
ADIH participation
a) at the Magic Show (Las Vegas) in August 2011
b) at the Texworld fair - (Paris) in September 2011
2011
Opening of the “ Haï ti Training Center ” at SONAPI . Initiative of the Haitian and American Governments
2010
Launch of the Better Work program in factories in the textile sector.
2009
Representation of the assembly sector at the Material World fair in Miami Beach
Creation of the CTMO-HOPE commission
Visit of a delegation to Haiti from the CAIC (Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce)
2008
Advocacy for the granting of additional advantages to Haiti under the HOPE II law to the Congress of the United States of America
2006 - 2008
Development of the 2007-2015 Strategic Plan of ADIH with the collaboration of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Adoption of the ADIH restructuring plan with the support of the Business Environment Strengthening Program (PRIMA) of the European Union
2006
Advocacy for obtaining the vote of the HOPE law (Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement) at the Congress of the United States of America.
2005
Partnership with Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA) on the Haitian ports certification project through the application of the ISPS CODE
Establishment of an industrial policy for the prevention of HIV / AIDS and support for sick employees.
Participation in the fight against smuggling and formation of a related committee
Active participation in the creation of the Investment Facilitation Center (CFI)
Merger with the Association of National Producers (APRONA)
2005
New integration into the Tripartite Consultation and Arbitration Commission
Partnership with SOGESOL to facilitate access to credit for employees
2004
Integration into the world BASC Organization (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce) in order to meet international export control standards
2003
Creation of a directory of assembly plants and a CD_ROM promoting Haiti intended for foreign investors.
Participation in the establishment of an office of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, at SONAPI for the delivery of export visas
Coordination of training projects in quality control and industrial mechanics with funding from the business training support fund (FAFEN)
2001
Participation in the establishment of a bonded warehouse outside an industrial park, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the General Customs Administration, to serve the textile sector.
Initiation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti of a dialogue with the Dominican private sector on the Hispaniola Fund Initiative project.
Signature of a mutual cooperation agreement with the Dominican Association of Free Zones (ADOZONA)
Representation Haiti at the Bobbin World and Material World fairs of the clothing industry.
2000
Launching the committee " Industry Locale "
Launch of the Employer-Union Initiative (IPS)
Signature of an agreement with customs to facilitate customs procedures for assembly industries
Membership of " Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production " (WRAP)
Mission to Washington on the CBI (Caribbean Basin Initiative) file
Signature with the International Labor Office (ILO) of a factory monitoring program .
Membership of the National Electoral Observation Network (RENO)
Participation in the establishment of the customs office of SONAPI.
Membership of the Civil Society Initiative (ISC)
Active participation in the May election observation
1999
Creation of an investment promotion center Participation in the work to modify the labor code within the tripartite consultation and arbitration commission Establishment of the customs facilitation committee Financial package of Haiti Tec, Institution for vocational training WISE seminar on improving working conditions for better productivity Fundraising and collection of food and utility products for the benefit of the victims of Cyclone George
1998
Creation of a committee for the assembly sector and the development of its code of ethics
1997
Agreement in principle with EDH defining the industrial zone of Port-au-Prince as a priority.
Participation in the presidential commission for modernization and economic growth in the preparation of various bills
1995
Establishment and management of the " Escrow " account to allow foreign companies to continue operating during the embargo period by paying various taxes due to the Haitian State
1991 - 1994
Participation in the development and publication of the Haitian private sector white paper. Public position in favor of democratic principles
1991
Setting quotas and obtaining franchises for grouped imports of sugar for the benefit of the beverage industries
1990
Negotiation of “ textile ” quotas for Haiti
1989 - 1990
Active advocacy for currency market liberalization
1988 - 1990
Creation of the Haitian Industries Foundation
1988
Active advocacy for : The passage of laws promoting the opening of markets. Preparation and publication of the customs code and the investment code. The restructuring of ONA The restructuring of OFATMA
1987
Public position in favor of political pluralism and democracy.
1986
ADIH participates in the development, establishment and promotion of housing banks " Bel " and Sofhides.
1984 - 1985
ADIH initiates the first joint Economic, Private Sector-Public Sector commission.
