Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 and Other Recent Shocks in Haiti
Summary — This study examines the impacts of COVID-19 and other recent shocks on poor households in Haiti. It uses mixed methods, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, to assess changes in food security, poverty, and resilience in three communes.
Key Findings
- Poverty and food insecurity have worsened, exacerbated by COVID-19 and other shocks.
- COVID-19 is perceived as an aggravating factor rather than a primary shock.
- Access to healthcare has been negatively impacted by the pandemic.
- Drought and poor water access are major underlying factors of food insecurity.
- Households are selling off agricultural assets to cope with economic hardship.
Full Description
This study, conducted by IMPEL, investigates the impacts of COVID-19 and other recent shocks (climatic, social-political) on poor households in three communes in Haiti: Bombardopolis, Mole Saint Nicolas, and Anse Rouge. It builds on data collected prior to the pandemic and uses a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative research, to assess changes in poverty, food security, and resilience. The study aims to understand the capacities and strategies these households have used to mitigate these events and generate hypotheses about potential resilience capacities and their relationship to the various shocks, including COVID-19.