Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 and Other Recent Shocks in Haiti
- Poverty and food insecurity have worsened, exacerbated by COVID-19 and other shocks.
- COVID-19 is perceived as an aggravating factor rather than a primary shock.
- Access to healthcare has been negatively impacted by the pandemic.
- Drought and poor water access are major underlying factors of food insecurity.
- Households are selling off agricultural assets to cope with economic hardship.
This study, conducted by IMPEL, investigates the impacts of COVID-19 and other recent shocks (climatic, social-political) on poor households in three communes in Haiti: Bombardopolis, Mole Saint Nicolas, and Anse Rouge. It builds on data collected prior to the pandemic and uses a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative research, to assess changes in poverty, food security, and resilience. The study aims to understand the capacities and strategies these households have used to mitigate these events and generate hypotheses about potential resilience capacities and their relationship to the various shocks, including COVID-19.
How to cite
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 2022, Study of the Impacts of COVID-19 and Other Recent Shocks in Haiti, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/usaid-2022-study-impacts-covid-19