strategic plan for development of haiti

Key action areas for Haiti’s recovery and development

A SUMMARY IN 10 QUESTIONS

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HAITI>> AN EMERGING COUNTRY IN 2030

Government of tHe republic of Haiti

Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation

MEXICO

CUBA

UNITEDSTATES

THE BAHAMAS

PUERTO RICOJAMAICA

DOMINICANREPUBLIC

HAITI

BELIZE

GUATEMALA

HONDURAS

EL SALVADOR

NICARAGUA

COSTA RICA

PANAMACOLOMBIA VENEZUELA

GUYANA

TRINIDADAND TOBAGO

MARTINIQUE

BARBADOS

GUADELOUPE

technical support

A SUMMARY IN 10 QUESTIONS

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HAITI>> AN EMERGING COUNTRY IN 2030

Government of tHe republic of Haiti

Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation

Péninsule de Baradères

Grande Cayemite

Île-à-la-Tortue

La Gonâve

Île-à-Vache

Île de la Navase

Caribbean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean Sea

CUBA

DOMINICANREPUBLIC

Port-au-Prince

Hinche

Jacmel

Jérémie

Gonaïves

Miragoâne

Les Cayes

Saint-Marc

Mirebalais

Cap-Haïtien

Port-de-Paix

Fort-LibertéLimbé

Aquin

Borgne

Bainet

Corail

Léogâne

Arcahaie

Vallières

Marmelade

Plaisance

Baradères

Belle-Anse

Lascahobas

Dessalines

Gros-Morne

Port-Salut

Ouanaminthe

Les Côteaux

Anse-à-Veau

Trou-du-Nord

Acul-du-Nord

Anse-à-Galets

Saint-Raphaël

Chardonnières

Cerca La Source

Anse-d’Hainault

Môle Saint-Nicolas

Croix-des-Bouquets

Saint-Louis-du-Nord

Grande-Rivière-du-Nord

DÉPARTEMENTDE L'ARTIBONITE

DÉPARTEMENTDE L'OUEST

DÉPARTEMENTDU CENTRE

DÉPARTEMENTDU SUD

DÉPARTEMENTDU NORD

DÉPARTEMENTDU NORD-EST

DÉPARTEMENTDU SUD-EST

DÉPARTEMENTDU NORD-OUEST

DÉPARTEMENTDE LA GRANDE-ANSE

DÉPARTEMENTDES NIPPES

Carte générale d'Haïti

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LimitesNationaleDépartementArrondissement

Département

Arrondissement

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Seat of government

Départment Arrondissement

Limits National Départemental Arrondissement

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1. Why a Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti?2. What is the underlying vision?3. What strategy to guide the development of the country?4. Which commitments drive the rebuilding of Haiti? 5. What are the action areas of the Strategic Plan?6. What is in the action plan for territorial rebuilding?7. What is in the action plan for economic rebuilding?8. What is in the action plan for social rebuilding?9. What is in the action plan for institutional rebuilding?

10. How to make a success out of such a major rebuilding project?

a SUMMaRY IN 10 QUESTIONS Of ThE STRaTEGIC PLaN fOR ThE DEVELOPMENT Of haITI - an EMERGInG COUnTRY In 2030

SUMMARY IN 10 QUESTIONS

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GOUVERNEMENT DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE D’HAÏTI

PLAN D’ACTION POUR LE RELÈVEMENT ET LE DÉVELOPPEMENT NATIONAL

Les grands chantiers pour l’avenirMars 2010

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In New York on March 31, 2010, Haiti’s international partners accepted the principle of long-term support for the reconstruction of the country, based on the Action Plan for the Recovery and Development of Haiti – APRDH (Plan d’action pour le relèvement et le développement d’Haiti – PARDH). The focus of this plan was on the immediate reconstruction needs viewed in a long-term development perspective.

This document, the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti – SPDH (Plan stratégique de développement d’Haiti – PSDH), expands and details this long term perspective.

Haiti has missed several historic opportunities and squandered many of its assets. Today, a Strategic Plan is vital to the country for three reasons:

» first, to structure initiatives: set the course to be followed to permanently extract the country from its current state of underdevelopment;

» also to mobilize and bring actors together around a common strategy; and

» finally, to better coordinate and ensure coherence between the numerous initiatives in support of Haiti’s development.

The Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti was developed in the context of the Paris Declaration on the effectiveness of development aid, which specifically proposes that:

» each country have full control over their development strategies and policies, and over the coordination of development initiatives; and

» donors base all their support on the country’s development strategies.

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The long term vision behind the development of Haiti is centered on rebuilding the Nation, turning the January 12, 2010 disaster into an opportunity for Haiti to become an emerging country in 2030. Rebuilding efforts will give birth to:

» a fair, just, united and inclusive society, living in harmony with its environment and culture; a modern society where the rule of law, freedom of association and of expression, and land management are well established;

» a society with a modern, diversified, enduring, dynamic, competitive, open and inclusive economy based on the land;

» a society in which people’s basic needs are met, both quantitatively and qualitatively;

» a knowledge-based society where the new citizens needed to rebuild the country all have access to basic education, to mastered qualifications gained through a relevant vocational education system, and to the scientific and technical innovation capacity provided by a modern and efficient university system;

» all of this, under the supervision of a responsible, unitary state committed to justice and the interests of the people, and a strong commitment to regionalization and decentralization.

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Implementation of the long-term development vision for Haiti calls for the incremental and progressive application of territorial, economic, social, institutional and demographic policies, as well as for concerted initiatives aimed at generating wealth and at reducing all forms of vulnerability. The State has a major role to play, supported by its economic and financial partners, but its citizens are the key actors of national reconstruction. All are expected to commit personally, through their work or investments, or through their life choices and the way they interact, their consumer behavior and their involvement in the community. State and citizens alike shall show commitment to the social goals by behaving and acting in the best interests of the community.

The development strategy requires:

» defining the basic conditions for a quick and sustainable return to economic growth in the country;

» identifying factors of development that need to be activated to maximize positive impacts for as many people as possible in all parts the country;

» progressively diversifying the use of these development factors;

» regularly gauging factors, in response to results attained, so as to engage the dynamics of technical, economic and social progress.

>> WHAT STRATEGY TO GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY?no 3


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PiP 2010-2011

PiP 2011-2012

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3yiP 2024-2027

yEarLy PiP

TrEE-yEarPLan

3yiP 2027-2030

yEarLy PiP

EConoMiC rEbuiLding SoCiaL rEbuiLding inSTiTuTionaL rEbuiLding

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3yiP 2030-2033

yEarLy PiP

long term vision

action areas for the rebuilding and development of haiti

TrEE-yEarPLan

3yiP 2015-2018

yEarLy PiP

TrEE-yEarPLan

3yiP 2018-2021

yEarLy PiP

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3yiP 2021-2024

yEarLy PiP

TrEE-yEarPLan

3yiP 2012-2015

yEarLy PiP

april 2010

october 2012

aPrdH development period reconstruction and rebuilding period, Haiti as an emerging country.

the new framework for planning, programming and managing the development of the spdh

october 2033

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Furthermore, the development strategy urges immediate action on the on-going expanding demography, which is exerting unsustainable pressure on natural resources and the environment, as well as on infrastructure, facilities and housing supply. In the short, medium and long term, this expansion of population will curb, if not jeopardize, the fair distribution of gains from economic growth, no matter how high. Actions required include:

» striking a better balance between the demographic distribution and economic activity;

» identifying the factors capable of limiting demographic growth and addressing those factors; and

» targeting actions facilitating the use of the active labour force to generate wealth and employment and, through better gender equality and the young, bringing about social change.

Commitment is needed towards land reform, economic partnerships, access to basic social services, the protection and development of the country’s key cultural and natural heritage, and efficient institutional reform. These commitments are essential and true prerequisites if Haiti is to succeed in becoming an emerging country. Transverse targets are also needed to achieve socioeconomic recovery, to properly manage risk and the struggle against exclusion, while mobilizing each and every stakeholder.

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Departemental limit Arrondissement limit

National development pole

Key regional development pole

Regional development pole

Local development pole

DÉPARTEMENTDU NORD-OUEST

DÉPARTEMENTDU NORD

DÉPARTEMENTDU NORD-EST

DÉPARTEMENTD’ARTIBONITE

DÉPARTEMENTDU CENTRE

DÉPARTEMENTDE L’OUEST

DÉPARTEMENTDU SUD-EST

DÉPARTEMENTDES NIPPES

DÉPARTEMENTDU SUD

DÉPARTEMENTDE LA GRANDE-ANSE

Môle-Saint-Nicolas

Île-de-la-Tortue

La Gonâve

Saint-Louis-du-Nord

Borgne

Gros Morne

Limbé

Acul-du-Nord

Plaisance

Dessalines

LascahobasArcahaie

Anse-à-Galets

Croix-des-Bouquets

Léogâne

Belle-Anse

Bainet

Aquin

Port-Salut

Les Côteaux

Anse-d’Hainault

Corail

Baradères

Saint-Raphaël

Grande-Rivière-du-Nord

Vallières

Trou-du-Nord

DominicanRepublic

Île-à-Vache

Île de la Navase

Chardonnières

Marmelade

Cerca La Source

Pointe-à-Raquette

Port-de-Paix

CAP-HAÏTIEN

Mirebalais

Saint-Marc

PORT-AU-PRINCE

Jacmel

LES CAYES

Jérémie

Anse-à-VeauMiragoâne

GONAÏVES

HINCHE

Fort-Liberté

Ouanaminthe

haiti’s development poles

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The Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti focuses on:

» the generation of wealth and job creation as the key prerequisite to assure environmental protection and social development;

» the private sector (national, regional and international) as the prime producer of wealth and jobs;

» providing basic services to the population, a potential stream of wealth generation and job creation;

» targeting discreet regional development centres and opting for a region-based approach to organize and balance socioeconomic and land use development;

» using the Arrondissement as the territorial base for local land planning and development, and its seat of government as the focus for local development;

» social inclusion in all its various forms and, specifically, to create opportunities for young people, women and peasants;

» a development strategy for economic growth that is strong and sustainable, and supportive of the efforts of national and local actors; and

» the building of a robust regionalized and decentralized State that will be the centerpiece of a new national alliance.

>> WHICH COMMITMENTS DRIVE THE REBUILDING OF HAITI?no 4


The Strategic Plan for Development of Haiti will address four major “action areas”:

territorial rebuilding

economic rebuilding

social rebuilding

institutional rebuilding

Each action area includes seven to nine programs and each program is broken down into sub-programs. In total, the Strategic Plan includes 32 programs and approximately 150 sub-programs.

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>> WHAT ARE THE ACTION AREAS OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN?no 5


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2. EConoMiC rEbuiLding

program 1.1 : plan and develop the territory

program 1.2 : exercise control over the environment

program 1.3 : manage watersheds

program 1.4 : rehabilitate urban areas

program 1.5 : build a nationwide transportation system

program 1.6 : improve access to electricity

program 1.7 : pursue the expansion of communication and digital networks

program 1.8 : extend water supply and sanitation services

program 2.2 : modernize and revitalize agriculture and livestock production

program 2.3 : modernize and revitalize the fisheries industry

program 2.4 : support industrial development

program 2.7 : develop mineral and energy resources

program 2.1 : implement proactive governance centered on accelerated and balanced economic growth

program 2.5 : modernize and revitalize the service sector

program 2.8 : develop employment

program 2.6 : support the development of tourism

action areas programs

action areas and programs for the recovery and development of haiti

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3. SoCiaL rEbuiLding

4. inSTiTuTionaL rEbuiLding

program 4.2 : reinforce the country’s democratic institutions

program 4.3 : modernize central administration

program 4.4 : modernize regionalized administration

program 4.5 : decentralize

program 4.6 : involve civil society

program 4.7 : reinforce the administration of justice and law enforcement

program 4.1 : revise the legal framework

program 3.1 : reinforce higher education, vocational and technical training

program 3.2 : improve access to preschool, elementary and secondary school

program 3.3 : improve access to healthcare services

program 3.4 : protect cultural heritage and support cultural production

program 3.5 : facilitate access to housing

program 3.6 : develop community action, sports, recreation and youth services

program 3.7 : implement a social insurance system for all workers

program 3.8 : facilitate social support

program 3.9 : foster gender equality

action areas programs

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This action plan is aimed at fostering a rational use of land in both urban and rural areas, and implementing infrastructure and facilities that are essential to national, regional and local economic and social development, while ensuring sustainability in the long term. Indeed, current economic and urban development practices are compromising future development by depleting the environment and natural resources and aggravating the economic and social impacts associated with natural disasters.

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The action plan for territorial rebuilding calls for programs and projects linked with regional and urban planning, community development, environmental protection, watershed rehabilitation, urban renewal, national transportation systems, nationwide electricity distribution, expansion of telecommunication systems and the creation of a national digital network, as well as improving drinking water supply and sanitation capacities, including solid waste management.

Territorial rebuilding


tHe action plan for territorial rebuilding includes eiGHt proGrams:

1. plan and develop the territory the rational use of land and the balanced distribution of economic activity require planning and management tools adapted to various territorial contexts. in addition to the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti, an island-wide action strategy, a national land-use structure plan is called for, as well as regional development strategies, local development and land-use schemes, and urban and rural community plans. priorities for land use planning and development need to be based on a deeper understanding of site conditions, including natural and man-made risks.

2. exercise control over the environmentextreme environmental deterioration is harming agriculture and livestock production, as well as Haiti’s fisheries. it is compromising the potential for tourism and is having a direct impact on the population’s health, housing and living conditions. the actions identified target environmental protection and physical security (pollution control), the creation of protected areas, the restoration of natural environments and the management of forest resources.

3. manage watershedsHaiti has approximately thirty watersheds where runoff, forest management and agriculture are interdependent. When natural disasters occur, poor management of one of these resources results in deterioration of the others, with drastic consequences for the population, as well as the infrastructure and the economy. targeted priorities include the protection of catchment basins, construction of flood control structures, dredging of rivers and drainage channels and contingency plans for the rainy and hurricane seasons.


4. rehabilitate urban areas there is a dual challenge here: to rebuild cities affected by natural disasters and improve living conditions while rebalancing the country’s demography in order to reduce pressure on port-au-prince. therefore urban rehabilitation is needed in regional and local development poles, in buffer cities absorbing the flow of migration, and in some designated heritage districts and border cities.

5. build a nationwide transportation systemthe inter modal connections, the quality and the maintenance of Haiti’s transportation system, including roads, ports and airports, are weak, thus hindering the movement of goods and people and trade activity, both internally and externally. the national road network needs to be completed, better linked with local networks, and city and intercity traffic improved. reliable connections must be established with the country’s main islands and additional airport and port infrastructures developed.

6. improve access to electricity the lack of access to electricity constitutes a major limitation to economic development and to the population’s quality of life. before the earthquake, energy supply was concentrated in some parts of the country and largely insufficient to meet demand. after, capacities were significantly diminished in affected areas. the actions identified will increase production, transportation and distribution capacity, as well as improve the commercialization of electricity. other actions will facilitate development of the country’s renewable energy capacities.

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7. pursue the expansion of communication and digital networksmobile telephone and internet services offer enormous opportunities for economic and social development (social and territorial inclusion, risk management, real-time market intelligence, climate and traffic conditions, e-commerce, access to public services, distance training, democracy, etc…) the aim is to increase the country’s connectivity, to develop internet use in public and community services, to create a network of multimedia centres and to support production and distribution of domestic content.

8. extend water supply and sanitation servicesbefore the earthquake, Haiti’s potable water, sanitation and solid waste management were in an alarming state. the demographic explosion over the last twenty years has created significant demand, particularly in urban areas where unplanned and chaotic urbanization is the rule. this program includes the construction and rehabilitation of potable water and sanitation networks (runoff and wastewater) and the improvement or implementation of solid waste management systems.


For Haiti to reach to reach the average personal income level of “lower-middle income countries” according to the World Bank classification system, the annual growth rate of the country’s national income must reach about 10%, considering its demographic growth estimated at about 1.5% per year between 2011 and 2031. Structural reforms are required to achieve a dynamic and sustained economic growth. In addition to macroeconomic stabilization policies and economic governance reforms, significant efforts are needed to modernize economic sectors, to create wealth and employment, to increase personal income and to stimulate the private sector. These efforts will help stabilize population and increase food security, while reducing pressure on the environment and on natural resources.

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The action plan for economic rebuilding focuses on the implementation of a macroeconomic development policy; support to private investment; modernization and revitalization of agriculture, livestock and fisheries production; upgrading the competitive sectors of the Haitian economy, such as manufacturing and the tourism industry; implementing a true construction industry; developing the service sector; ensuring the sustainable exploitation of geological resources; and implementing employment generating projects.

Economic rebuilding


tHe action plan for economic rebuilding includes eiGHt proGrams:

1. implement proactive governance centered on accelerated and balanced economic growth

Government action is essential to accelerated and balanced economic growth. With this in mind, it is imperative to control inflation, to increase Government revenues through more efficient tax and duty collection, to improve public expenditures and to actively pursue private investment. actions favor openness and partnerships, directed budget, taxation and monetary policies, reinforcement of the financial system and the support to private investment.

2. modernize and revitalize agriculture and livestock productionagriculture is responsible for eighty percent of employment in rural areas and its contribution to the Gdp is estimated at about 25%. However, productivity is weak and the country is no longer self-sufficient. priorities include diversifying and enhancing plant and animal production, distributing agricultural supplies and inputs or providing financial assistance for their purchase, building and rehabilitating irrigation systems, creating a storage chain for agricultural inputs and products, and building slaughterhouses and cold storage facilities for meat production.

3. modernize and revitalize the fisheries industryfisheries contribute to the stability of a number of local economies. it is also a means of improving food supply, both qualitatively and quantitatively. fishing practices must be modernized, and access to fishery supplies and inputs must be ensured. this includes fish aggregating devices, hillside ponds, fish ponds and aquaculture farms, as well as cold storage facilities to facilitate development and sustain the resource.


4. support industrial developmenton-site processing is insufficient for most agricultural production. this restricts the possibility of added value and export. various trade agreements, including the Help law, provide employment opportunities, particularly in the textile industry. the same is true of reconstruction efforts relative to the development of capable construction businesses. targeted actions focus on the development of the agro-processing industry, the creation of industrial/manufacturing zones, the development of a construction industry and easier access procedures to credit guarantees for entrepreneurs.

5. modernize and revitalize the service sectorHaiti’s service sector is labour intensive, but rather inefficient. operations are sometimes quite informal. access to services is a challenge and spaces often unsanitary or otherwise inadequate. priorities include access to insurance, the creation of a national purchasing office for agricultural production, the construction of convention and exhibition centres, the construction or rehabilitation of public markets, the development of formal commercial streets and shopping centres, and support for the relocation and reorganization of on street service providers.

6. support the development of tourismHaiti has the potential of other beach destinations in the caribbean with the added value of its own distinct character. only the cruise ship industry is active at this time. significant challenges must be addressed if the country is to see the development of sea-side resorts, ecotourism, cultural and adventure tours, as well as pleasure boating and cruise ship activity.

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7. develop mineral and energy resourcessurface and underground mineral and energy resources are present in Haiti. their rational exploitation could make a significant contribution to the country’s development. prospection, exploration and mining activity must be encouraged, while control is imposed on unplanned and uncontrolled exploitation of quarries. exploration also has to be pursued for potential exploitation of fossil coal, oil and gas

8. develop employmentJob creation is essential to Haiti’s development. the labour market must be structured and reinforced and, in the short and medium terms, regular employment for a great number of workers must be sustained in order to reduce poverty. priorities include the creation of a forum of labour market partners, maximizing labour content in public works projects, implementing labour-intensive work projects and improving work force productivity and employability.


Although the level of some of Haiti’s social indicators have improved over the past few years, they still remain unsatisfactory, and the earthquake has only worsened the situation. In order to enhance living conditions and the quality of life for most people, access to and the quality of social and cultural programs must increase significantly, and a more equitable integration of the various segments of the population must be achieved. The provision of basic services must cover all regions of the country. The actions to be undertaken under this action plan will contribute to the consolidation of development centres, improve housing conditions, facilitate social inclusion, the creation of wealth and employment, and accelerate the expansion of the middle class.

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The action plan for social rebuilding includes the development of a network of modern healthcare and education facilities throughout Haiti, including higher education, professional and vocational training. Social programs include heritage protection and arts support measures, better access to housing, the development of civic action and sports and recreation opportunities, the implementation of a social insurance system for all workers, the organization of social solidarity and a gender equality program.

Social rebuilding



tHe action plan for social rebuilding includes nine proGrams:

1. reinforce higher education, vocational and technical traininga total restructuring of the education sector is needed in order to adapt to Haiti’s requirements as an emerging country and to enhance the targeted development poles. the aim is to establish networks of university facilities in these poles, as well as regional networks of vocational and technical training institutions, a fund supporting research and innovation and a system of specialized scholarships.

2. improve access to preschool, elementary and secondary schoolthe shortfalls in this sector are significant and include an insufficient number of spaces, quite average quality of education, poorly motivated instructors, etc... the need is there for a network of daycare, preschool, elementary school, high school, as well as facilities for the a network of professional teaching certification schools (Écoles d’Application et Certification d’Aptitudes Professionnelles à l’Enseignement). also needed are special classes for over-aged children, for those who are not integrated into the system, as well as school lunch programs. the education system must also cater to the very young, eliminate illiteracy and promote gender equality.

3. improve access to healthcare servicesHealthcare in Haiti is precarious. infant and maternal mortality rates are high and a number of diseases affect large sectors of the population. the healthcare system provides insufficient coverage which is aggravated by poor distribution of human resources. priorities include university Hospitals, regional hospitals (Hôpitaux communautaires de reference), community health facilities, as well as inpatient and outpatient care centres (Centres de santé avec et sans lits). programs are needed to combat endemic diseases and epidemics, to implement school health programs, to identify at-risk populations and to reinforce public health and population policies.

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4. protect cultural heritage and support cultural productionculture is an integral part of national and local development. it has both a social and an economic value that must be capitalized upon. projects to be undertaken include the implementation of a plan for protecting and enhancing cultural heritage, the creation of regional national archive offices and facilities networks, and the creation of a cultural development fund.

5. facilitate access to housingfinancial means and an unsuitable legal framework limit access to housing in Haiti. this is compounded by site development practices, land title uncertainties, poor construction standards, as well as limited access to financing and arcane administrative processes. priorities in this program include relocating internally displaced persons, increasing the supply of serviced urban building lots and creating a financial support system for housing.

6. develop community action, sports, recreation and youth servicescitizen education, sports, recreation and youth development programs are important for social integration and for improving the conditions and quality of life. program priorities include developing civic engagement, construction of multisport and recreation centres, developing sports in schools and the promotion of sports for all, including activities for athletes with disabilities. the focus is on youth protection and training.

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7. implement a social insurance system for all workersthe development of an expanded social insurance system is planned for the formal and informal sectors of the economy. this social safety net is to help the population address the risks of the labour market (work-related illnesses and accidents, unemployment, retirement and death) or to compensate social expenditures that are not otherwise covered. the aim is to protect workers against the loss of wages or of layoffs and making the formal labour market more attractive and flexible.

8. facilitate social support social support programs must be available to the most disadvantaged to help them face temporary or permanent problems. to this end, facilities will be built to accommodate children social integration programs, special education and social-medical services for maladapted children, protected workshops for the disabled, shelters for dependent adults, and for women and children who are victims of violence.

9. foster gender equalityGender equality and women’s empowerment are essential to ensuring social development, strengthening the economy and reducing poverty. project targets will include implementing a gender equality policy, reinforcing the legal framework, producing and disseminating information on gender equality, enhancing women’s participation in economic and community development, and fighting against gender-based violence.

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The 2010 earthquake has had a serious impact on Haiti’s institutional and administrative structures which were already fragile, because they were ill-equipped, poorly organized and insufficiently involved in society as well as throughout the land. Today’s challenges include improving physical working conditions and the availability of qualified human resources, as well as organizing and reinforcing political and administrative capacities. The State must be strong, regionalized and decentralized. It must integrate the culture of transparency and accountability into its work ethic to fight public sector corruption. The legal and regulatory framework must be adapted to the needs of government, including improved land management, guaranteed protection of private property, socio-economic progress and land-use planning. Lastly, the necessary partnership between public sector players and organized civil society groups must be reinforced.

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The action plan for institutional rebuilding includes revising the legal framework, reinforcing the administrative structures of the legislative and judicial branches, and of the independent institutions, modernizing the civil service, including law enforcement and public security, increasing the number of regional civil service employees, and reinforcing local government administrations and civil society.

institutional rebuilding



tHe action plan for institutional rebuilding includes seven proGrams:

1. revise the legal frameworkHHaiti’s practices of political, social, economic and territorial governance are still ineffective, dysfunctional, or archaic. in revising the legal framework, priority will go to the right of citizenship, and to legislation on business, civil society, regional development and land use planning. in addition, the enactment of a continued process for revising the constitution should help establish a balance between the three major branches of government and improve administrative governance.

2. reinforce the country’s democratic institutionsthe country’s institutions suffered heavy human loss and significant material damage in the earthquake, while several were already functioning under difficult conditions. normal operations must be re-established for the parliament and its independent institutions. in addition their political and administrative capacities must be reinforced. financing of the election program must be ensured, and the national office for identification and the civil registry must be strengthened.

3. modernize central administrationthe future of Haiti depends on the level of professionalism within its public administration. as a first step, the public sector must be relocated in permanent facilities and properly equipped. at the same time, public administration must be reengineered around three key functions (strategic planning, regulation and service delivery), civil service reconstruction must be accelerated (training plan, program for integrating members of the diaspora, staffing) and the central administration must have access to institutional reinforcement programs.

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4. modernize regionalized administrationpeople and businesses must have better access to public services throughout the country. therefore, Government services must be functionally regionalized and administrative facilities modernized in 12 regional poles and 42 local development poles. priorities include the construction of administrative centres that will be properly equipped, with adequate staff having appropriate skills sets and training for their designated functions.

5. decentralizedespite the consensus about the need for decentralization, the organization and implementation of local governments has met a number of obstacles. nonetheless, these bodies must participate in the development process, the delivery of services to the people and the resolution of problems associated with their area of responsibility or with responsibilities shared with central Government departments. priorities will focus on the construction and equipment of administrative centres, additional human resources, the creation of local planning and development committees, improving local sources of revenue and staff capacity development.

6. involve civil society a coordinated mobilization of all public sector and civil society actors (the private sector, nGos, foundations, cooperatives, associations) is vital to Haiti’s development. the desired partnerships will deal with the planning and the funding of economic development and land-use projects, as well as the implementation and operation of infrastructures, facilities and services. priority is given to organizing and coordinating with civil society partners and to the financing of development projects.

7. reinforce the administration of justice and law enforcement reinforcing the administration of justice and law enforcement is critical to the emergence of Haiti. priorities include reinforcing the network of court houses and law enforcement establishments, emergency and fire response, and the network of prisons and jails. programs also address the institution of a new armed force, the establishment of a national system of legal assistance, the certification of judicial officials and the protection of land tenure rights.

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Consensus. Success for the Strategic Plan calls for national actors, both public and private, as well as all of Haiti’s international partners in development to share the goals of the Plan which are:

» to organize Haiti based on regional and local development poles with a view to distributing growth opportunities and providing better planning for development;

» to provide conditions that are favorable to private investment, to job creation and to social engagement, thanks to a rapid improvement of the business environment, justice and law enforcement, through short term legislative reform addressing existing legal and administrative constraints;

» to provide a quick response to basic social needs and to the protection of the remaining significant natural and cultural heritage sites, thanks to the engaging response of the international partners towards the management and financing of projects; and

» to address the improvement of governance quickly and in a targeted fashion at all territorial levels, while regionalizing and decentralizing public administration, and increasing the participation of civil society.

The will to change. To meet the challenge of rebuilding Haiti, the actors of development and their partners must do more, faster, better and differently. All are called to contribute, each in their capacity, to the expected outcome of a proactive and coordinated action plan. A management team will be needed, public policies adjusted, business plans and budget programs prepared to meet the guidelines of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti.

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Financing. Success also depends on a financing strategy adapted to the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. Taxation will have to be concurrent with the strategic targets. In addition, as the tax base expands, tax collection will be more effective. New sources of revenue will be created by developing recognized economic opportunities, such as mineral resources, land development and tourism. These will be in addition to efforts deployed to develop the manufacturing sector. Moreover, keeping in mind the public interest, the volume of foreign and domestic private investment in facilities and infrastructure will need to be increased to generate additional financial resources. Positive experiences in this area have already been seen in Haiti. Lastly, a short- and medium-term increase in budget support to Haiti is required to secure minimum social solidarity with the most disadvantaged, and to protect the last surviving treasures of the country’s natural and cultural heritage.

Monitoring. The implementation of the Strategic Plan will be monitored using economic and social indicators that will be made public and widely shared with the various partners. Beyond implementing various programs, the actors of development must acknowledge the importance of achieving more cross-discipline targets aiming at the elimination of the causes of exclusion (employment, housing, food security, gender equality, integrating young people and the disabled), managing risks and managing land reform. These aspects must be internalized at the conceptual phase of all projects.

Public consultation. A version of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti is presently submitted for consultation with the Haitian people, with members of the Diaspora and with international development partners. The consultation process initiated will be completed in stages over several months. It will facilitate the participation of all in upcoming government decisions relative to initiatives to be implemented to rebuild the country. The consultation process will lead to a revision of the Strategic Plan based on feedback received.

The final version of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Haiti is a true action plan aimed at helping the country’s current and future authorities guide development and allocate public investments based on their own priorities. it will serve as a reference for programming short-, medium and long-term investments. The programs and subprograms will be prioritized accordingly, within three-year investment programs.

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