The government and its partners present the rapid assessment report of the impact of the crisis with a country recovery strategy
The government, in concert with the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank, the United Nations and the World Bank, officially launched the Report of the “Rapid Assessment of the Crisis” (ERIC) security in Haiti, which took place on Monday, December 16, 2024. The presentation of the report took place in the presence of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Prime Minister, Alfred Fils Métellus, Minister of the Economy and Finance, Géraud Albaret, representative of the Inter-American Development Bank, Anne Lucie Lefèbvre, head of operations at the World Bank, Stefano Gatto, representative of the European Union delegation, Ulrika Richardson, coordinator of the United Nations System, as well as Fritz Gérald Louis, chief of staff of the Minister of Economy and Finance. Mounir Mahmalat and Spyridon Demetriou, senior economists at the World Bank, and Gabriel Verret, consultant, also took part in this event.
This 83-page document summarizes the conclusions and recommendations of the ERIC and assesses the impact of the 2021-2024 crisis. It defines urgent stabilization and recovery priorities, complementing broader security, political and humanitarian efforts. The main conclusions of the impact evaluation fall into four essential areas. First of all, economic recovery must be accompanied by support for economic diversification and institutional reforms to strengthen economic governance. Then, it is imperative to rehabilitate economic and social infrastructure while reducing vulnerability to natural and climatic shocks. A third axis focuses on promoting access to health care, education and other basic services, thus promoting social inclusion and food security. Finally, the assessment highlights the importance of the rule of law, public security and institutional reforms to ensure a stable and enabling environment for development.
Investment needs
The report specifies that the ERIC indicates investment needs of approximately $1.34 billion between 2024 and 2026: $450 million (34%) for infrastructure, $388 million (29%) for security and safety. rule of law, 386 million (29%) for social protection (including 150 million for essential recovery and social protection functions and 118 million for access to health services base), and 114 million (9%) for economic recovery and economic governance. Where possible, the ERIC provides reserves for the medium term (2026-2030). The assessment recognizes that the investments required for the transition period will need to be complemented by other investments to consolidate the recovery and achieve development gains. For 2026-2030, the ERIC determines provisional investment needs amounting to $2.3 billion: $1.85 billion for infrastructure, $270 million for security, $153 million for social protection and services, and 24 million for economic recovery and governance.
Vision for ending the crisis
Regarding the crisis exit framework, the report argues that the environment for the deployment of recovery interventions will remain difficult in the short term, with favorable conditions gradually emerging as progress is made in the areas of security and safety. policy. The report states that post-crisis recovery relies on a dual approach, which consists of responding to the immediate effects of the crisis and at the same time implementing longer-term reforms and structural changes that aim to eradicate the root causes of the crisis. instability and fragility.
For the first two years of ERIC implementation, the overall objective aims to support the recovery of Haitian communities affected by the 2021-2024 crisis, focusing on reducing extreme vulnerability and restoring security. economic and social stability, while strengthening the presence of state institutions. The strategic objectives for the period 2024-2026 which include the facilitation of economic recovery through the recapitalization of companies and the strengthening of institutional capacities of the statethe rehabilitation of infrastructure and essential public services, as well as the restoration of social services for affected households, including improving access to health care and education, while strengthening social safety nets for vulnerable populations.
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