National Policy for Social Protection and Promotion
- The PNPPS aims to establish a universal social protection floor in Haiti.
- The policy prioritizes addressing vulnerabilities across the life cycle, from early childhood to old age.
- It emphasizes the need for better coordination among various government ministries and stakeholders.
- The document highlights the importance of integrating gender considerations and addressing social inequalities.
- The PNPPS calls for increased and sustainable financing for social protection programs.
The National Policy for Social Protection and Promotion (PNPPS) in Haiti is a comprehensive framework designed to address poverty, reduce inequalities, and empower Haitian citizens. This policy, with a target horizon of 2040, outlines the state's commitment to social protection and promotion through various strategies and institutional arrangements. It emphasizes the importance of protecting citizens from risks such as illness, old age, loss of income, and natural disasters, while also focusing on reducing inequalities in living conditions and social vulnerabilities. The PNPPS was developed through a participatory and transparent process involving numerous stakeholders from the public administration, territorial collectivities, civil society, the private sector, and technical and financial partners of the Haitian state, aiming to create a more just and equitable society.
How to cite
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MAST); World Food Programme (WFP); Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), 2020, National Policy for Social Protection and Promotion, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/mast-2020-national-policy-social-protection