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International Aid in Haiti – Disappointing Outcomes

On July 13, 2022, Think Tank Haiti, a collaborative initiative between the Inter-American Dialogue and the Quisqueya University in Haiti hosted a webinar on the outcomes of international aid in Haiti. The panel featured a diverse group of experts, discussing why aid may have failed in Haiti as well as what Haiti and donor countries can do to mitigate future poor performance.

Jacky Lumarque, Daniel Dorsainvil, Michaëlle Jean, Pierre-Marie Boisson, Jake Johnston, Georges Fauriol

Event Summaries ˙

Le Maron Inconnu Statue in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

How to Break the Stalemate in Haiti

What is needed is a consensus roadmap for policymakers — both in Haiti and among key international actors — that responds to Haiti’s needs over the horizon.

Georges Fauriol, Peter Hakim, Keith Mines, Enrique ter Horst

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ USIP

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry wants elections in the Caribbean nation, but the prospect for that is uncertain. // File Photo: Haitian Government.

What Forces Will Determine What Happens in Haiti?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the political outlook for Haiti following calls for democratic elections.

Michaëlle Jean, Georges Fauriol, Bocchit Edmond, Cécile Accilien, Raymond A. Joseph, James Morrell

Latin America Advisor ˙

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse speaking into a microphone.

Where Does the Assassination of Moïse Leave Haiti?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and what’s next for the country.

Georges Fauriol, Bocchit Edmond, Chantalle F. Verna, Raymond Joseph, James Morrell, Bianca Shinn Desras, Francois Pierre-Louis

Latin America Advisor ˙

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

Can Haiti Reverse Spiraling Violence and Kidnappings?

A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on the current situation in Haiti and the role of the international community.

Jacky Lumarque, Juan Gabriel Valdés, Georges Fauriol, Bocchit Edmond, Gabrielle Apollon, Boaz Anglade

Latin America Advisor ˙

Photos of event speakers and Haitian president Jovenel Moïse Video

Haiti and Covid-19 – Analysis and Solutions

On August 4, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted “Haiti and Covid-19 – Analysis and Solutions,” a webinar in partnership with Université Quisqueya to discuss their newly launched book, “Haiti et le Covid 19. Des outils pour comprendre et agir.” The panel featured Fritz Jean, Georges Sassine, Mirlande Manigat, and Georges Fauriol. Dan Erikson moderated the event.

Casey Wetherbee

Event Summaries ˙

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Haití, entre la corrupción, la pobreza y un éxodo forzado

Manuel Orozco ofrece su opinión acerca de la situación migratoria de Haití y del contexto económico que viven los haitianos. Asimismo, ofrece un panorama de opciones para que la situación actual cambie de manera profunda y permanente.

Manuel Orozco

Interviews ˙ ˙ CNN

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Haiti’s Electoral Cycle

More than 5 years after a devastating earthquake, Haiti’s electoral cycle reveals a troubling reality in the country

Diego Recinos

Event Summaries ˙ ˙ C-SPAN Recording

Exiles are Keeping the Faith

Why do Haitians leave their homeland? How do their leaders interact with government and civic institutions in their new localities?

Marifeli Pérez-Stable

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ The Miami Herald

Obama & the Haitian Earthquake

When Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama quickly absorbed the depth of the tragedy and necessity of a robust U.S. response. Unless the U.S. adopts a proactive role, Haiti’s fragmented political landscape threatens to deteriorate into a political vacuum that will compound the current crisis.

Articles & Op-Eds ˙ ˙ FOCAL Point