New Highway Planned for Haiti

The plan will require construction of 600 km of roads of Highway. The 18-month budget sets aside an initial $30 million for the road initiative, with "firm commitment to $600 million." Another $150 million is included for repairs and maintenance of these highways, with an additional $50 million in budgetary support.

"We need to connect these regions using not only a network of roads but also adequate port and airport facilities and a range of public services that are suited to economic and social development needs, particularly in terms of education and access to quality health-care services," the report states.

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