2021 Research Meeting:
The Role of Scientific Research in Local Development.
May 28, 2021

Agronomy:
JanaÍa da Silva, Universidad Estadual de Ponta Grossa, Brazil: Morphological characterization of 31 genotypes of sweet potatoes cultivated in the South of Brazil.

Jean-Fritz Milien, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Comparison of agronomical performances of peppers (Capsicum annum L.) and of amaranth (Aramanthus cruentus L.) cultivated in Terra Preta compared to traditional structures.

Ricot Scutt, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: The innovations of UNIF.

Lesly Joseph, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Diversity and characterization of phytonematodes associated with cereals in Haiti.

Veterinary Medicine:
Dr. Orlando Yero Martinez, Universidad de Oriente, Cuba: Philotherapy in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Yordan Aguilar Martinez, Universidad Zamorano, Honduras.

Dr. Point du Jour, Canada: Invassion of lion fish in the Caribbean.

Dr. Moussanto Dantil, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Importance of assisted reporduction of livestock animals in the economy of rural Haiti.


Business Management:
Matthew Richardson, University of Arkansas, United States of America: The preferences of Haitian consumers of rice.

Max Stephenson and Laura Zanotti, Virginia Tech, United States of America: Tacit knowledge, cultural values and agential possibility in rural Haiti.

Marion Jonas, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Characterization of SME's in Fondwa.

Andrew Scruggs, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Analysis of public spending in agriculture as a tool for poverty reduction and rural development.

Poster Presentations:
Innocent Grégaire, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Comparative study on four varities of sweet potatoes: beuaregard and three local varieties in Fondwa.

Rosena François, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Effects of chicken droppings in high dosages on the agronomic performance of eggplants (Solanum melogena L.).

Danord Baptiste, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Analysis of socio-economic impacts of mutual solidarity savings programs on the living conditions of members in the region of  Grande Colline from 2015 to 2018.

Ricot Scutt and Andrew Scruggs, Université de Fondwa, Haiti: Internal and External Diagnostic of UNIF.

Plenary Session on Dynamism between three Domains in local Development.
M. Calixte Christin: Manager of BAC program in the Ministry of Agriculutre of Haiti, representing the domain of agronomy.

Dr. Haim Corvil Joseph: Directrice of the Unity of Sanitary Production (UPS) of the Ministry of Agriculture of Haiti, representing the domain of veterinary medicine.

Father Jospeh Philippe, CSSp: Founder of Fonkoze, the largest micro-bank for the poor in Haiti, representing the domain of business management.

Keynote Speaker:
Myron (Buddy) Steves, Jr