Reforestation Project: Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Factors Influencing Reforestation Projects in Northern and Northeastern Haiti
- Eighteen factors contribute to the weak impact of the public sector on reforestation.
- Seven factors influence the results of reforestation projects supported by the international community.
- Eight factors represent potential opportunities to ensure the sustainability of a reforestation program.
- The lack of interest of central state authorities in natural resource management is a key issue.
- Socio-economic and cultural parameters contribute to a lack of project ownership by local actors.
This report provides a detailed political economy analysis (PEA) of the factors influencing reforestation projects in the Nord and Nord-Est departments of Haiti. Conducted between July and October 2018, the study examines the challenges faced by state authorities in promoting and sustaining substantial change in project areas. It identifies causes of perceived limited impact on perennial vegetation cover, reasons for the lack of exit strategies in internationally supported development projects, and opportunities to strengthen endogenous efforts with positive impacts on vegetation cover. The analysis considers fundamental factors, rules of the game, current context, and new dynamics, using data collected through literature review, focus groups, interviews, and field observations. The report offers recommendations for programming to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of reforestation initiatives.
How to cite
United States Agency for International Development (USAID); Interministerial Committee for Territorial Planning (CIAT), 2019, Reforestation Project: Political Economy Analysis (PEA) of Factors Influencing Reforestation Projects in Northern and Northeastern Haiti, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/ciat-2019-reforestation-project