Toward the End of Poverty in Haiti
Public Event
Date and Time
Thursday, December 4, 2008
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
In November 2007, the Government of Haiti published its strategy for
economic growth and poverty reduction. The strategy identified
development priorities for the government and provided a blueprint for
international donor support. Food riots, a government leadership crisis
and the devastation of four hurricanes and tropical storms prevented
action on the plan. Now, an international donors' meeting will provide an
opportunity for Haiti's government and the donor community to consider
economic growth and poverty reduction strategies.
The challenges of balancing immediate recovery needs with long-term
development and supporting the Haitian government’s role as the lead
actor in the development process will be discussed by Haiti’s former
Prime Minister and a panel of experts.
Speakers
- Jacques Edouard Alexis
Former Prime Minister of Haiti
- Stephen A. Horblitt
Director, External Relations, Creative Associates International
- Charles Call
Jennings Randoph Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
- Robert Perito, Moderator
Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations, U.S. Institute of Peace
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