The CIIF List: A Compendium of Caribbean Culture - Haiti
- Haiti's top traded cultural product was 'Design', accounting for 61% of cultural goods exports between 2004 and 2013.
- The apparel sector in Haiti has grown, with US$990.6 million in exports in 2018 and 56,660 employees as of April 2019.
- Haiti has several cultural heritage sites, including the National History Park and the historic center of Jacmel.
- The document outlines various policies, plans, and strategies aimed at improving the status of artists and promoting cultural development.
- There are several investment incentives available for the production of handicraft and tourism-related services in Haiti.
This compendium provides an overview of Haiti's cultural landscape, encompassing heritage, performing and visual arts, and creative industries. It details cultural forms and expressions like Vodou, Compas, and hip hop kreyòl, alongside tangible heritage sites such as the National History Park and the historic center of Jacmel. The document also outlines the policy and governance framework, including governing bodies, cooperation agreements, and action plans aimed at improving the status of artists and promoting cultural development. Furthermore, it explores financing mechanisms, economic aspects, trade, education, and entrepreneurship within Haiti's cultural sector.
How to cite
Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF), 2019, The CIIF List: A Compendium of Caribbean Culture - Haiti, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/ciif-2019-list-compendium-caribbean-culture