Haiti after the donors' conference : a way forward / Robert Maguire.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Maguire, Robert E. (Robert Earl), 1948-

Contributor:

United States Institute of Peace

Series:

Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 232.

Special report ; 232

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance--Haiti.

Economic assistance.

Haiti--Economic conditions--1971-.

Haiti.

Haiti--Economic policy.

Haiti--Politics and government--1986-.

Economic history.

Economic policy.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (19 pages).

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : U.S. Institute of Peace, 2009.

Summary:

"In April 2009, multilateral and bilateral donors pledged $353 million to support the government of Haiti's plan to alleviate poverty, mitigate the effects of natural disasters, and achieve sustained economic growth. Extreme inequalities among Haitians--apparent through severe income disparity and the lack of access by most to quality education, health care, and the legal system--have exacerbated the country's already relentless poverty and stymied the development of human resources required for stability and growth. They have also created strong enmity between the society's 'haves' and 'have-nots.' A major obstacle to Haiti's growth has been the lack of attention to its rural economy and population. Over time, this neglect, juxtaposed with efforts to develop urban wage employment, resulted in the demise of Haitian agriculture, dependence on imported food, significant off-the-land migration to crowded urban centers and destinations beyond Haiti, unmet expectations, and increased environmental degradation. The state's lack of capacity to render public services has resulted in the virtual absence of the government as a positive presence in citizen's lives, thus stoking citizen frustration and weakening the democratic process. Donor support of nonstate entities has created an environment that lacks coherence, particularly in support of national development plans. Expanding opportunities that enable people to fulfill legitimate aspirations is sine qua non for Haiti's brighter future. In order to expand opportunities, development programs must act in concert to alleviate poverty; lessen inequality in health, education, and rule of law; strengthen institutions; build partnerships; address rural neglect and consequent vulnerabilities; and alter attitudes that place personal or group interests above those of the national good. Conditional cash transfers, expanded microcredit, and the creation of a national civic service corps offer important possibilities for achieving improved equity and inclusion among all Haitians and, therefore, for attaining irreversible stability and growth."

Contents:

Introduction

The challenge of poverty and inequality

Obstacles to sustained stability and growth

Opportunities for sustained stability and growth

Conclusion.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on Dec. 28, 2009).

"September 2009."

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2014.

Other Format:

Maguire, Robert E. (Robert Earl) Haiti after the donors' conference

OCLC:

495309654

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