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1 online resource (19 pages) |
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Special report ; 232 |
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Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 232.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The challenge of poverty and inequality -- Obstacles to sustained stability and growth -- Opportunities for sustained stability and growth -- Conclusion |
| 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." |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed on Dec. 28, 2009) |
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"September 2009." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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| Subject |
Economic assistance -- Haiti
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Economic assistance.
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Economic history.
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Economic policy.
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Haiti -- Economic conditions -- 1971-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85058349
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Haiti -- Economic policy
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Haiti -- Politics and government -- 1986- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh86008159
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Haiti.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
United States Institute of Peace.
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