Clean water Clean Health Technology adoption in developing countries The case of Haiti Gergens Polynice

Historical Background The Struggles (1804-1915) Fight for independence and to end slavery The price for recognition ($150 million to France, $21 billion in 2004 value) Metropolis-Satellite relationship of the slavery era reproduced itself within the Haiti A history of coup d'état and instability From Occupation to Dictatorship (1915-1986) First U.S. Occupation started from 1915 to 1934 U.S. took control of all aspects of society including financial and trade Creation of the new Haitian Armed Forces From Dictatorship to “Democracy” (1956-2010) The Duvalier dictatorship Multilateral and bilateral aid Coup d'état after coup d'état , Haiti elected its first democratic government in 1990 More coup d'état followed

The Earthquake of 1/12/2010 Haiti was struck by a 7.0 Earthquake on January 12, 2010. Almost all medical centers were destroyed, creating a humanitarian disaster as aid groups from around the world try to bring relief to the tiny, poor nation According to official estimates more than 250,000 people killed, 350,000 injured, 1.3 million displaced, 97,294 houses destroyed and 188,383 damaged in the Port-au-Prince area and in much of southern Haiti.

Investment Before the Earthquake

Rapid Democratization PolyUltra Water Purification and Ice-Making Plant Technology: Reverse Osmosis Employees 50 Full-time 30 Part-time Market: Services many cities in Haiti Social Responsibility Provide scholarship to primary school children Provide micro-finance to 73 families in association with UW- Madison Business School

Reverse Osmosis Process

Reverse Osmosis Process

Reverse Osmosis Process

Pictures from the Plant

Pictures from the Plant

Issues with Large Scale Private Water Advantages Disadvantages See the ice-plant video at: http://www.youtube.com/user/gpolynice#p/a/u/1/Mmvw7aYI0GU