United Nations Radio

Haiti's stabilization process suffered a significant setback this, as a result of the April disturbances, the subsequent censoring of the government, and the prolonged difficulties on reaching agreement on a new prime minister; that according to a new report by the Secretary-General. Ban Ki-moon.

The report says that by delaying the adoption and implementation of state programs, continuing the paralysis of the legislative process, undermining the confidence of the Haitian public and dissuading internal and external private investment that is critical for long-term recovery - this series of events increased the severe hardship experienced by the Haitian people and compounded difficulties created by unfavorable global trends.

The report says that it is essential that both Haitians and their partners put this period of crisis behind them and turn with renewed energy to the tasks ahead. The report says within Haiti, the appointment of the new prime minister could offer a fresh opportunity to move forward and that at a critical juncture it is essential that actors from across the political spectrum and from all the different branches of government work together for the common good.

Urgent tasks that demand priority attention by the government with the support of the partners include the adoption of short term measures that can respond to the immediate needs of the Haitian people and help them cope with the ongoing global food and fuel crisis.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for UN radio.

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