You know, the one he is actually paid for (well, sort of). After rescuing journalists imprisoned in North Korea, Clinton is back to…talking about turning sawdust into fuel.
Electric power is scarce in rural areas and the cutting of trees to make charcoal has led to deforestation in Haiti.
As an example of projects rife for further investment, Clinton described a recycling program that turns paper and sawdust waste into cooking fuel that sells for one-fifth the cost of charcoal.
Seriously, though. Clinton’s role promoting international development and stability in Haiti might even be more difficult that freeing hostages taken by the equally impoverished — but decidedly less hospitable — regime in North Korea.
And while there may not be imprisoned journalists in Haiti, there is still some dangerous tension between Haitian protestors and UN peacekeepers, who have done much to calm and rebuild the country, but have again found themselves in the midst of demonstrations turned violent. If Bill can mediate between a hostile regime and innocent Americans, then surely he can soothe animosities between everyday Haitians and the peacekeepers who, after all, are trying to improve their lives.