Public Financing of Education in Haiti, 2010-2018
- Education receives over 15% of the government budget, but administrative costs consume over half of the resources.
- Donor investment in basic education totaled $1.4 billion USD since the 2010 earthquake, with only 29.33% from domestic resources.
- The PSUGO program faced challenges including corruption, salary arrears, and a lack of effective tax collection.
- Areas crucial for development, such as governance, technical training, and higher education, are underfinanced.
- Only 15% of teachers hold the necessary qualifications.
This independent report, commissioned by USAID, examines the public financing of education in Haiti between 2010 and 2018. It analyzes budgetary allocations from the government, donors, and NGOs, as well as private and family funding sources. The report assesses the impact of the Universal, Free, and Obligatory Education Program (PSUGO) and the National Education Fund (FNE). Key challenges identified include governance issues, inefficient resource allocation, a heavy reliance on external aid, and the underfinancing of critical areas such as teacher training, technical/vocational education, and higher education. The study concludes with recommendations for improving the effectiveness and sustainability of public education financing in Haiti.
How to cite
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Public Financing of Education in Haiti, 2010-2018, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/usaid-2018-public-financing-education