| "The U.S. Government's partnership is with all branches of the Haitian Government and the Haitian Parliament, which has a critical role in building a better Haiti, and now has a location befitting its importance to good governance on behalf of the Haitian people," said U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten. The site features two large semi-permanent steel-framed structures, landscaping, fencing, lighting and generators. The complex provides more than 2,000 square meters of office space in two co-joined buildings and one joint assembly hall. USAID has supplied technical and material support to the Haitian Parliament since 2006. As Carleene Dei, USAID / Haiti Mission Director noted, "USAID's support to democracy in Haiti aims to be comprehensive, providing not only new space to allow Parliament members to meet but also organizational and administrative capacity building as the fulfill their roles as representatives of the Haitian people." A parliament is much more than a building. It is a process and a spirit. It is democracy in action. The United States continues to stand with its partner Haiti in building a democratic and prosperous future for the Haitian people. |
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