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Haiti: Six years after quake, UN cites progress but warns of 'deteriorating' situation
2016-01-17 03:19:54| Biotech - Topix.net
New York, Jan 16 :Six years after the devastating earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and left at least 1.5 million homeless, the United Nations is underlining that humanitarian action has achieved significant results, but that the situation has been deteriorating since June. Despite the progress achieved to date, there are still nearly 60,000 people living in IDP [internally displaced persons] camps in vulnerable situations and in need of humanitarian assistance and durable solutions, said Enzo di Taranto, Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Haiti.
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Turning tires into sandals to help Haiti
2015-12-18 14:14:37| Footwear - Topix.net
West Palm Beach native Julie Colombino never thought her idea of turning used tires into sandals would end up getting the attention of one of the world's most known fashion designers. "No one had shoes.
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Apparel giant Hansae turns from Vietnam to Haiti
2015-10-20 13:50:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
South Korea's Hansae, one of the world's largest apparel manufacturers, is betting on Haiti as a base to target the American market, reducing its reliance on Vietnam.
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US apparel imports from Haiti lifted by CBERA legislation
2015-10-12 14:05:01| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The impact of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) on the US economy continues to be negligible, according to the independent US International Trade Commission (USITC).
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US sets new limits for Haiti knit apparel imports
2015-09-15 13:51:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The US Department of Commerce has set a new limit on duty-free knit apparel imports from Haiti under the HOPE Act.
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