(2024) BTI 2024 Country Report - Haiti
Summary — The BTI 2024 Country Report on Haiti assesses the country's transformation toward democracy and a market economy, covering the period from February 1, 2021, to January 31, 2023. The report highlights the political and security crisis following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, the rise of gang violence, and the deteriorating economic situation.
Key Findings
- Political and security crisis worsened after President Moïse's assassination.
- Gang violence intensified, expanding beyond Port-au-Prince.
- Economic crisis marked by high inflation and negative growth.
- Government's capacity to provide social programs reduced.
- Haiti faces significant environmental degradation and vulnerability to natural disasters.
Full Description
The BTI 2024 Country Report on Haiti provides a comprehensive analysis of the country's political and economic transformation. It covers the period from February 1, 2021, to January 31, 2023, and assesses the state of democracy, market economy, and governance quality. The report details the severe deterioration of the political and security situation following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, the ongoing negotiations for new elections, and the increasing power of gangs. It also examines the economic crisis, marked by high inflation, negative economic growth, and the government's reduced capacity to provide social programs, compounded by the August 2021 earthquake and a resurgence of cholera.