{"id":3603,"date":"2015-04-07T15:35:31","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T19:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.sterr-bros.com\/ises\/?page_id=3603"},"modified":"2017-09-12T15:52:45","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T19:52:45","slug":"panels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/programming\/panels\/","title":{"rendered":"Panels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-challenge-initiative\/\" title=\"Diaspora Challenge Initiative\">Diaspora Challenge Initiative<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location: Reading Lounge How can we best use the resources of the Diaspora to help in the socio-economic development Haiti?\u00a0 That is a question that many experts, institutions and government agencies have tried to answer in years.\u00a0 With the Diaspora contributing a significant portion of the country\u2019s GDP, many would argue that this contribution does [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-challenge-initiative\/\" title=\"Diaspora Challenge Initiative\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/millennial-outlook-addressing-challenges-in-youth-employment\/\" title=\"Millennial Outlook: Addressing Challenges in Youth Employment\">Millennial Outlook: Addressing Challenges in Youth Employment<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location: 148-150 This conversation will focus on how the diaspora can contribute to ongoing efforts to develop job training and job placement programming for entry-level professionals and youth in Haiti. Recent figures released by the State Department\u2019s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs list a dismal set of statistics when it comes to the investment [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/millennial-outlook-addressing-challenges-in-youth-employment\/\" title=\"Millennial Outlook: Addressing Challenges in Youth Employment\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/u-s-immigration-reform-and-implications-for-on-haiti\/\" title=\"U.S. Immigration Reform and Implications for on Haiti\">U.S. Immigration Reform and Implications for on Haiti<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location: Ballroom East This panel is intended to provide a primer on the current immigration reform legislation before Congress. Caribbean communities, particularly Haitian Americans, were not very engage in the debate that took place over the last two years. Speakers will discuss aspects of the bill and implications for Haiti. The goal is to educate [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/u-s-immigration-reform-and-implications-for-on-haiti\/\" title=\"U.S. Immigration Reform and Implications for on Haiti\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/effective-diaspora-engagement-in-haitis-development-agenda-best-practices-for-creating-strategic-partnerships-between-diaspora-and-stakeholders-in-haiti\/\" title=\"Effective Diaspora Engagement in Haiti&#8217;s Development Agenda: Best Practices for Creating Strategic Partnerships between Diaspora and Stakeholders in Haiti\">Effective Diaspora Engagement in Haiti&#8217;s Development Agenda: Best Practices for Creating Strategic Partnerships between Diaspora and Stakeholders in Haiti<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 Digital Auditorium The most important resource a country can have is its human capital.\u00a0 The Haitian diaspora represents a significant source of human and economic resources.\u00a0 Yet, it is one of the most untapped resources of the country for sustainable development.\u00a0 This panel will explore the challenges that prevent the Haitian Diaspora from effectively [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/effective-diaspora-engagement-in-haitis-development-agenda-best-practices-for-creating-strategic-partnerships-between-diaspora-and-stakeholders-in-haiti\/\" title=\"Effective Diaspora Engagement in Haiti&#8217;s Development Agenda: Best Practices for Creating Strategic Partnerships between Diaspora and Stakeholders in Haiti\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/cultivating-innovation-entrepreneurship-and-women-economic-empowerment\/\" title=\"Cultivating Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Women Economic Empowerment\">Cultivating Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Women Economic Empowerment<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 144-146 This dynamic group of women leaders will discuss ways to tackle the \u201cMissing Middle\u201d in the global economy and locally in Haiti.\u00a0 SMEs generally occupy the middle of a sector or an economy, but in developing countries, they face many challenges that those in nations like the U.S. do not have. Many developing [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/cultivating-innovation-entrepreneurship-and-women-economic-empowerment\/\" title=\"Cultivating Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Women Economic Empowerment\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-doing-business-in-haiti-perspectives-from-haitian-private-sector-leaders-and-institutions\/\" title=\"Diaspora Doing Business in Haiti: Perspectives from Haitian Private Sector Leaders and Institutions\">Diaspora Doing Business in Haiti: Perspectives from Haitian Private Sector Leaders and Institutions<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 148-150 If you are an entrepreneur and interested in strengthening the Haitian economy, come hear leaders from AmCham Haiti, Digicel, and Prestige.\u00a0 AmCham Haiti is a leading private sector institution that has been engaging the diaspora for over 35 years; Prestige ap brase lajwa nan lavi chak ayisyen; and Digicel has been keeping Haiti [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-doing-business-in-haiti-perspectives-from-haitian-private-sector-leaders-and-institutions\/\" title=\"Diaspora Doing Business in Haiti: Perspectives from Haitian Private Sector Leaders and Institutions\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/haitian-and-haitian-american-leaders-advancing-stem\/\" title=\"Haitian and Haitian- American Leaders Advancing STEM\">Haitian and Haitian- American Leaders Advancing STEM<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 Digital Auditorium The study of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is being heavily encouraged around the globe.\u00a0 According to the United Nations, \u201cCapacity in science and technology is a key element in economic and social development.\u201d Encouraging STEM growth in Haiti can serve as a means to train future leaders within the professions [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/haitian-and-haitian-american-leaders-advancing-stem\/\" title=\"Haitian and Haitian- American Leaders Advancing STEM\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-leading-environmental-sustainability-efforts-for-in-haiti\/\" title=\"Diaspora Leading Environmental Sustainability Efforts For in Haiti\">Diaspora Leading Environmental Sustainability Efforts For in Haiti<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 Ballroom East Across the Caribbean, conversations about how to reconcile development with environmental protection and sustainable resource management are prevalent. This panel will highlight the sustainability projects diaspora leaders are implementing in Haiti to preserve the environment and protect local natural resources, while also creating economic opportunity. Haitians living abroad are advancing initiatives that [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-leading-environmental-sustainability-efforts-for-in-haiti\/\" title=\"Diaspora Leading Environmental Sustainability Efforts For in Haiti\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-private-sector-c-suite-executives-what-does-it-take-to-make-it-to-the-c-suite\/\" title=\"Diaspora Private Sector C-Suite Executives: What Does It Take To Make It To The C Suite?\">Diaspora Private Sector C-Suite Executives: What Does It Take To Make It To The C Suite?<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 144-146 Reaching the C-suite can be the pinnacle of one\u2019s career. But what does it take to go there or to reach the upper echelons of one\u2019s profession? In this panel, CEOs and other C-level executives will share their experience on what has contributed to their success, the challenges they have faced and how [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-private-sector-c-suite-executives-what-does-it-take-to-make-it-to-the-c-suite\/\" title=\"Diaspora Private Sector C-Suite Executives: What Does It Take To Make It To The C Suite?\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-engagement-in-business-and-economic-development\/\" title=\"Diaspora Engagement in Business and Economic Development\">Diaspora Engagement in Business and Economic Development<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 Ballroom East As this year\u2019s conference focuses on leveraging the diaspora\u2019s political and economic power for the good of Haiti, the Diaspora Engagement in Business and Economic Development panel looks to engage the audience on a frank, transparent, and realistic discussion on what it actually means to identify and pursue business opportunities and economic [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-engagement-in-business-and-economic-development\/\" title=\"Diaspora Engagement in Business and Economic Development\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-in-the-garment-and-textile-sector\/\" title=\"Diaspora in the Garment and Textile Sector\">Diaspora in the Garment and Textile Sector<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location: 148-150 Haiti was awarded a ten-year preferential access to the U.S.-market through special tariff exemptions under the Hemispheric Opportunity though Partnership Encouragement (HOPE II).\u00a0 Being part of the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM), Haiti is also the beneficiary of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which offers preferential access to the European Union market. This panel [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/diaspora-in-the-garment-and-textile-sector\/\" title=\"Diaspora in the Garment and Textile Sector\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/jump-starting-the-business-process-outsourcing-bpo-sector-as-a-job-creation-driver-in-haiti\/\" title=\"Jump Starting the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Sector as a Job Creation Driver in Haiti\">Jump Starting the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Sector as a Job Creation Driver in Haiti<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location: Digital Auditorium Innovation technology has propelled the BPO industry globally beyond India. For a country like Haiti with a young workforce, there is tremendous opportunity for growth, especially in outsourcing segments within business services, energy, technology, telecom, health care, travel and transport. Haiti has identified the BPO sector to spur economic growth, job creation [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/jump-starting-the-business-process-outsourcing-bpo-sector-as-a-job-creation-driver-in-haiti\/\" title=\"Jump Starting the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Sector as a Job Creation Driver in Haiti\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"post panel\">\n\t\t<div class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/workforce-development-a-strategy-to-catapult-haitis-economic-development\/\" title=\"Workforce Development: A Strategy to catapult Haiti\u2019s Economic Development\">Workforce Development: A Strategy to catapult Haiti\u2019s Economic Development<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"text\">Location:\u00a0 144-146 In a study published in 2014, the World Bank reports that poverty eradication continues to be a major challenge for Haiti as 70% of Haitians are either living below or just above the poverty line.\u00a0\u00a0 This causes a large portion of the population to be extremely vulnerable to economic, natural, and political shocks.\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/workforce-development-a-strategy-to-catapult-haitis-economic-development\/\" title=\"Workforce Development: A Strategy to catapult Haiti\u2019s Economic Development\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3473,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-3603","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3603"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6347,"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3603\/revisions\/6347"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naahpusa.org\/conferences\/2016\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}