FAO–WFP analysis of the links between instability and food insecurity in Haiti Executive Summary

The study investigates the deep-rooted causes of food insecurity and instability in Haiti, linking them to historical factors, social stratification, weak governance, and insufficient social cohesion. It highlights the opposition between farmers and urban authorities, the decline in agricultural productivity, and the impact of trade liberalization. The analysis also covers the role of gang violence, corruption, and the lack of a strong social contract in perpetuating the crisis. The study emphasizes the need to transform the structural conditions in Haiti’s food system and promote a national framework for change, referencing the national policy and strategy for food sovereignty, food security and nutrition in Haiti (PSNSSANH).