VOICED : High tech Haitian company an example for the country

Sertab, a company in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, assembled 20,000 Android tablets in 2014 and aims to triple production. Despite success, it faces challenges like perceptions of Haiti's tech capabilities and frequent power cuts. Sertab offers various tablet models and aspires to be a manufacturing hub like Taiwan. However, concerns about low base salaries persist, though the company pays above minimum wage. Manufacturing alone isn't seen as a complete economic solution, but there's pride in producing 'Made in Haiti' tablets.

What is one of the main challenges Sertab faces in Haiti?

• Lack of skilled workers

• High import taxes

• Changing perceptions about Haiti's tech capabilities

• Competition from local companies

How does Sertab handle frequent power cuts during production?

• They stop production until power is restored

• They outsource production temporarily

• They use a backup generator

• They switch to manual labor

What is a notable feature of Sertab's tablet range?

• They focus solely on gaming tablets

• They only produce high-end models

• They offer a variety of models from budget to high-end

• They produce tablets with limited internet access

What is a concern regarding the economic model based on manufacturing in Haiti?

• It ignores the service sector

• It focuses too much on agriculture

• It may not be sustainable without other economic elements

• It relies too heavily on tourism

What is a worker-related issue mentioned in the transcript?

• Limited career advancement opportunities

• Dissatisfaction with performance-based pay

• Inadequate safety measures

• Lack of training programs