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Based on the Honduran criminal legal system and bolstered by the American one. As provided in the Organic Law of the Zones for Employment and Economic Development (ZEDE) (the Organic Law), its foundation is the national criminal law of Honduras, which is fully applicable in Próspera pursuant to Article 41(3) of the Organic Law. This expressly includes the “Criminal Code and supplementary legislation criminalizing offenses and imposing penalties or permitting the extradition of nationals or foreigners, especially for crimes such as drug trafficking, money laundering, trafficking in persons, genocide, terrorism, child pornography, exploitation of minors and organized crime”.
The penal system is reinforced by the mechanisms of international judicial cooperation in matters of extradition which are grounded on article 102 of the Constitution of Honduras and in the International Treaties ratified by the Republic of Honduras with the sister republics of Central America, the United States of America, the Kingdom of Spain, and others, all of which are fully applicable in Próspera in accordance with article 8 of the Organic Law. In the same way, Próspera ZEDE enforces the Inter-American and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, enabling to the public one of the broadest and most user-friendly access to public information portals in Honduras.
In Próspera, the Honduran population will find a safe environment to live, work and start businesses, while enjoying the protection of the local Próspera Police, tasked with enforcing the laws and which maintains a high qualification criterion that requires the highest level of integrity and professionalism. Additionally, officer pay is high to discourage corruption; the training incorporates the best international police tactics and specialized training on due process and the obligation to respect and guarantee human rights; while police equipment includes the most advanced technologies to fight crime. The Próspera Police also collaborates with municipal and national police forces, as well as with international criminal law enforcement agencies as established in their cooperation agreements and international treaties ratified by the State of Honduras.
Próspera strengthens the Honduran legal foundation by reinforcing it with the American criminal legal system in a variety of additional ways:
<ul><li>Accessing the Próspera Platform requires a comprehensive and stringent background check consisting of, among other things, a criminal check with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which targets terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, etc.</li><li> </li><li>The incorporation of key legal entities of the Próspera Group in states of the United States of America and their registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) subjects such legal entities, among others, to the jurisdiction and verification of the relevant American States and the SEC.</li><li> </li><li>The Próspera Group is also subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which prohibits firms and individuals from paying bribes to foreign officials to further their business deals, and to establish rigorous prevention and compliance programs.</li></ul>
By incorporating key aspects of the American criminal legal system beyond extradition, Próspera ensures that law enforcement in its jurisdiction incorporates the best international practices and, in accordance with the agreements and treaties ratified by the State of Honduras, leverages American law enforcement agencies, such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to create what is certainly one of the strongest law enforcement systems in Latin America.

Criminal Law Enforcement in Próspera

Próspera

Three days after the end of registration for the Honduras Digital Challenge, it is appropriate to make a final call to people with a technology startup to register and opt for the possibility of receiving funding for their ideas. 
 Honduras Próspera Inc. has partnered with the Honduras Digital Challenge (HDC) program to advance its mission of connecting talented islanders with opportunities for professional and personal growth. The HDC program is holding its fifth edition this year, which has as its theme: "The Digital Transformation for the Economic Recovery of the Country". 
 This innovative project includes workshops, mentoring, conferences and networking for the participating teams, and seed capital for the finalists. Próspera joins other renowned companies in the area of ​​economic development such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, as well as other partners to make this program possible. 
 The areas in which people can register until February 28, 2021 are: 1) Business Software, 2) Medical Technology, 3) Agrotechnology, 4) Electronic Commerce & Fintech, 5) Education, 6) Civic Technology (Digital oriented solutions to public sector problems) and 7) Green Technology (Products and services that directly or indirectly generate a benefit to the environment, reducing or eliminating the effects caused by global warming). José Luis Moncada, coordinator of the Honduras Digital Challenge, expressed being happy to have the support of a company like Honduras Prospera, committed to promoting all people who seek to reach their maximum potential. 
Próspera catalyzes economic opportunity through prosperity hubs, established on a single legal and regulatory framework, designed to stimulate economic development, employment, and prosperity in Honduras. 
 Honduras Digital Challenge is an initiative that provides the necessary tools and support for those who want to develop as professionals, especially in the area of ​​technology. Interested persons can register at www.hdc.hn until February 28, 2021.

Honduras Digital Challenge and Honduras Próspera bring growth for innovators in Roatán

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In an interview with the Financial Times, Erick Brimen, CEO of Honduras Próspera, shares how his approach to leadership turned into a destinal resolve to help Honduras thrive. Brimen stresses the benefits of investing in safe-enclaves as a “fast-track” to development in the country.

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The "Roatán Prospera" project promises to install a Special Economic Development Zone (ZEDE) in the Bay Islands, with millionaire investments in the health, education, agriculture and research sectors in the medium term. The project is in the initial phase, according to the Sampedran investors, who promise to co-invest around 500 million dollars together with US, German and Guatemalan capital. 
Among the works to be built is a hospital aimed at medical tourism in partnership with the Technische Universitát Múnchen (TUM) of Germany, with the vision of a center for education and innovation. The academic programs will be interdisciplinary, as well as an applied research and development agenda to create a new standard for higher education and innovation in Honduras with regional scope, according to investors' plans. 
 "ZEDE" promises to invest $ 500 million in Roatán
Among the plans is the construction of an integrated campus for lifelong learning that will include vocational training in sectors such as hospitality and agriculture that will provide immediate benefits to the economy of Roatán, they assure in the information portals. "The Roots High School" is another of the projects they hope to host in this "Special Development Zone", with an innovative high school, American autonomous in the state of Utah. The center will integrate high-quality education through the teaching of sustainable agricultural practices, transforming students into farmers and entrepreneurs who will contribute to Roatan's economy. This ambitious project includes the architecture firm "LAVA", with offices in Sydney, Australia; Shanghai, China; and Berlin, Germany, which has decided to open a studio in Prosperous Roatán. The plan encompasses La Ceiba with the project "InSITE BAVARIA: Honduras Prospera" with experience in planning, developing and operating a single manufacturing, logistics and supply chain center on land. (JB).

"ZEDE" promises to invest $ 500 million in Roatán

This is indicated by the executives of Roatán Próspera, who announced the project with the promise that it will bring a diversification and strengthening of the economy with the creation of new jobs in sectors of health care, education, technological innovation and tourism. 
Erick Brimen, CEO of Próspera, told D&N that they estimate an investment in the first five years of the first phase of the project of 500 million dollars (12.5 billion lempiras) and generate 10,000 jobs. Brimen announced that the works for the first building of the project will begin once the emergency in the country due to Covid-19 passes or at the end of this year 2020. He also guaranteed that 90% of the employees hired will be Honduran and will also take the Honduran labor law as a reference. 
However, wages and social benefits will be 10% higher in order to give better compensation to workers. When consulting on the sovereignty conflicts that have historically haunted the initiatives for the creation of the ZEDE in Honduras, Brimen explains that the project is not a country in another country, but is framed in national legal norms. He also says that he is a volunteer for companies and workers who want to invest and work in him. “Sovereignty is not in question. This is a Honduran project, the legal framework is Honduran and the process that has been followed is anchored in the decisions made by the National Congress and the competent authorities, ”said Erick Brimen.

Competitiveness promises the first ZEDE in Roatán

ROATÁN, Honduras.- Apolo Group, a renowned Honduran developer, has started the construction of the first tower of the Duna Residences, an all-inclusive mixed-use real estate development that will benefit from Próspera’s unrivalled business ecosystem. The construction sets the landmark for the initial phase of this complex located in Roatan Próspera. 
Duna Tower 1 will be a 14-story building that will host 85 apartments, 3 levels of collaborative office spaces and parking, in addition to podium retail plaza. 35% of commercial space has already been reserved. The building is planned to be delivered by October 2022 and it is the first tower out of four that was announced earlier this year. 
Erick Pitsikalis, CEO of Apolo Group stated that: “We are excited to start this real-estate project in Próspera. Their competitive framework allowed us to save time, reduce risk and therefore lower costs by around 20%, which will allow us to pass savings on to future Duna residents.”
 Around 300 direct jobs will be generated during the construction phase with materials mostly obtained from local providers. An environmental impact assessment analysis has also been carried out by local Honduran experts to ensure the project’s sustainability. 
“We are very enthusiastic to see this project become a reality. Duna residences will not only provide new affordable housing options for young professionals to live in, but also collaborative spaces for new businesses to start and grow.”, said Angela Sosa, Corporate Affairs Manager for Honduras Próspera Inc.

Construction of Duna Residences begins in Roatan Próspera

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Three teams of entrepreneurs from the Crawfish Rock community had the opportunity to take part in a 4-week entrepreneurial bootcamp, sponsored by the Próspera Foundation. The participants learned a number of topics ranging from the basics of starting a business to project positioning, marketing and finance thanks to a partnership between Próspera and T&M.
To culminate four weeks of successful training, a project competition was organised on October 1, allowing these brilliant local entrepreneurs to show off their business ideas to an evaluation committee as well as to the public at large.
Three Roatan young entrepreneurs impressed the judges with their idea for Clean4u, a website that will enable islanders to access deep cleaning services at affordable rates and convenience. They were awarded the first prize in the competition, consisting of $1000.
“Our dream is for the company to grow, to make it a franchise and spread it across the world and winning the competition was just a start.”, said the members of the winning team.
Steven Namanny, manager of the Próspera Foundation, said the training and competition highlighted the power of entrepreneurship and wishes for improvement in the local community.
David Sandino, Program Manager at T&M, remarked: “We are thrilled to support the community providing business training. Our goal is to help businesses be competitive by implementing digital transformation and to boost employment opportunities through education”.

Próspera Foundation helps Roatan entrepreneurs to succeed

Economic development

ROATÁN, Honduras.- A high-tech wood workshop planned within Roatan Próspera development will use sustainable harvested timber from mainland Honduras and local workforce from the island to supply local construction projects.
Circular Factory will be a manufacturing facility focused on sustainable, low-impact production of high-end timber products for local construction and architectural projects. This new facility is a partnership between Circular Factory company and Honduras Próspera Inc.
“We’re tremendously excited to bring this project to Roatan. It will offer on-site and near-site digital fabrication capabilities for the construction industry”, said Circular Factory CEO, Dr Alicia Nahmad. “Both Circular Factory and Próspera believe in win-win development that is sustainable, provides jobs to the local communities, and creates long-term value. This new facility will use cutting edge digital fabrication technologies that bring local construction into the 21st century”, Dr Nahmad emphasized.
Gabriel Delgado, Chief Development Officer for Honduras Próspera Inc, said that such a specialized “digital carpentry” factory would be able to create international-standard products made in Honduras. “Projects like this contribute to our vision of creating the best place to live and do business in Central America”, he added.
The factory will take six months to build and construction will generate approximately 300 direct and indirect jobs. Production is expected to start in February 2022.

High tech woodwork workshop slated for Roatan Próspera

His Excellency Nick Whittingham, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Honduras, visited the island of Roatán on Tuesday, August 10, to know more about Próspera’s investment for growth and jobs in St. John’s Bay.
Ambassador Nick Whittingham was welcomed by a delegation of senior Próspera executives.
Several diplomatic missions have already visited the offices of Próspera in Roatán in the last few months, as the project is gaining the interest and attention of important international investors, eager to explore in detail the benefits of this development project. 
 
Próspera’s vision is to create a new paradigm for community living and working in Honduras. A fully integrated mixed-use development based on the principles of knowledge, innovation, wellness and quality of life. 
The project aims at offering development, growth and jobs by attracting Foreign Direct Investment, while guaranteeing human rights and the protection of the environment.

UK Ambassador visits Honduras Próspera

Honduras Próspera announced today that Próspera Employment Solutions <a href="http://www.pes.hn">www.pes.hn</a> (PES), the company’s employment division, has screened, interviewed and registered more than 1,200 Honduran trained professionals who are available to be hired by Honduran and international companies that are PES clients. 
 PES has begun placing these Honduran professionals with client employers that include foreign companies such as: Ubiquo Labs, a Guatemalan company, and Stemmons Enterprise, Boxer Property Management, Relay Human Cloud and Expanse Online, based in the U.S. In the last few months, 24 candidates have been hired, and 80 more are expected to be placed by the end of this year. The new hires are all in professional positions, including business operations managers, inside salespeople, marketing professionals, financial analysts, accountants, and others. 
 Daniel Frazee, Head of Próspera Employment Solutions, said: 
 “Due to the high degree of literacy in Honduras, bilingual skills and the robust pipeline of college graduates entering the employment market, we are finding a great deal of interest among international companies in hiring professional talent in Honduras. This is compelling evidence for the power of the Próspera Platform to attract investment, create jobs and invigorate the Honduran economy.” 
 Frazee explained that PES offers local and international companies the opportunity to hire trained Honduran professionals in a highly business-friendly environment. Apart from favorable tax and regulatory environment, PES also offers a full suite of supporting services such as onboarding, payroll, benefits and compliance, as well as providing prime office space and co-working facilities in Roatan Próspera development on the island of Roatán off the north coast of Honduras. 
 Justin Segal, President of Boxer Properties, a real estate company with over 1000 employees and multiple locations across the USA, has recently hired a small team with Roatán Próspera:
 “We learned during the pandemic that remote work is a highly viable option for our company, and the opportunity to hire first-rate talent in Honduras with Próspera is easy, efficient and highly attractive.” 
 Frazee added: 
 “With the global pandemic, remote work has become routine, and employers are recognizing that there isn’t much difference between teammates working from 25 minutes away or working from a different country or even a different continent. This dynamic presents a unique opportunity for Latin American countries, particularly Honduras with its high literacy rate, bilingual skills and robust pipeline of skilled college graduates entering the labor force.
 “We launched PES to help local and international companies access the wealth of talent in Honduras and to facilitate hiring in the uniquely favorable Roatan Próspera environment.”

Próspera Builds Hiring Talent Bank Of 1,200 Honduran Professionals And Targets Over 100 Job Placements By End Of The Year

Honduras Próspera announced today that the Honorable Jens Janik, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Honduras, visited the Roatán Próspera development for extensive discussions with Próspera executives. He was joined by Mrs. Dara Erazo, Directora Ejecutiva de la Cámara de Comercio e Industria Hondureño-Alemana.
 Ambassador Janik is one of a number of foreign dignitaries and international business leaders who have visited Roatán Próspera to learn more about the Próspera development and governance structure put in place to guarantee and protect human and labour rights and attract foreign investment.
 The delegation and Próspera’s senior team discussed a number of topics including Próspera’s plans for the Roatán development and the opportunities offered to German companies to participate in a variety of ventures in the area of commerce, education, science and research; that would support the economic growth on the island while creating jobs for Hondurans and working alongside Honduran Institutions. The visitors also toured the project site and met with the members of the local community working with Próspera. 
Concluding the visit, the Ambassador said: “ The German Embassy is keen on getting a full picture of Próspera development. After visiting the project in person, I am happy with this valuable experience on the ground in Roatán. ”

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Despite the Roatan COVID-19 economy shut down a large, perhaps the biggest project the island has ever seen was announced.<a href="https://prospera.hn/"> Próspera</a>, a company with $17.5 million capital and 58-acre site on the north shore aims to change Roatan’s future. Próspera, has built a team of first-class associates with architectural design by <a href="https://www.zaha-hadid.com/">Zaha Hadid Architects</a>, evaluation by Ernst & Young, and business interest from CEMESA Hospital.
Próspera’s website states that by 2025 the project will have a “foreign direct investment of at least $500M and new jobs created (direct) of at least 10,000.” On an island of 100,000 people theses numbers are staggering. If Próspera’s goals will ever be achieved they key will lie in tying the project to Honduras’ “Zonas de empleo y desarollo económico” <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_for_Employment_and_Economic_Development_(Honduras)">[ZEDE]</a> – Zone for Employment and Economic Development. Próspera is the first company to take advantage of this ZEDE laws passed in 2015. While many islanders dismiss the legislation as irrelevant to their lives, some see its potential as an opportunity for a business boom and others see it as threat to property ownership in Honduras.
The man behind Próspera is <a href="https://www.erickbrimen.com/">Erick Brimen</a>, the company’s Venezuelan born and US educated CEO. His 2005 thesis in Babson College was “how one could direct market forces to solve social problems,” and he sees Roatan Próspera doing just that. While Brimen has been coming to the island since 2016, he has been thinking about Roatan since high school.
In 2002 Brimen heard a high school friend talk about Roatan and describing the island’s potential as being held back because of the lack of legal infrastructure that Cayman Islands had. That friend was Tristan Monterroso, a Roatanian pastor who now sits on Próspera’s council. “When Honduras past the ZEDEs law and the Supreme Court ruled it constitutional it clicked on me that that could be a delivery mechanism for a place like Roatan to have more prosperity,” said Brimen. Two islanders are now part of the project: Tristan Monterroso and Duane McNab, owner of Max Communications and Próspera’s Council Member.

Prosperity on the Horizon?

A multipurpose complex being built on 58 acres in Roatán, distant from the Crawfish Rock area, seeks to be the platform to catalyze economic development opportunities.Roatán Prospera is the first economic development center built on the Prosperous Platform, which institutes key controls of the governmental power, a bill of rights that protects people of all income levels and a simple structure for doing business, according to the premise of its executives. 
 “Roatán is an attractive place for entrepreneurs and corporations to locate their businesses and create jobs. Its port facilities, proximity to shipping lanes, direct access to flights to and from key cities in the United States, and well-developed tourism economy, not to mention its impressive natural beauty, "said Erick Brimen, CEO of Próspera in an interview. to LA PRENSA newspaper.

Roatán's Zede promises more than 10,000 jobs

Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a modular housing project for an island near Honduras with curved roofs and rounded balconies that can be customised by residents. Roatán Próspera is a residential community intended for Roatán, a Caribbean island off the coast of Honduras.
Set to break ground later this year, the complex will be a modular construction composed of timber-framed residences with curved palapa roofs, expansive terraces with rounded balconies and green space, designed as a reference to the area's traditional building techniques.
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) intend to use timber from certified forests on mainland Honduras, as part of its aim to develop a localised supply chain in a bid to make the project more environmentally-friendly. The firm is working with computational engineers AKT II to develop a "kit of parts" outlining elements needed to build Roatán Próspera without material waste.
In the proposal, Roatán Próspera's modules will be fabricated off-site and transported using local networks to cut back on carbon emissions, and also to prevent harm to wildlife on the site. Residents of the complex will have access to a digital parametric software developed by ZHA's Computational and Design Group to customise the size, arrangement and furnishings of their housing module.

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