Haiti 2004
A nation in crisis

The year 2004 - the 200th anniversary of the founding of independent Haiti - should have been a year of celebration for this troubled nation. Instead, unable to break free from the legacy of its difficult and violent past, Haiti is once again in the grip of a deep political, economic and social crisis.

In the face of widespread poverty, failed government and an under-performing economy, CIIR is concerned about the ability of the vast mass of Haitian people to simply survive in the country today. This CIIR briefing examines the background to that situation, outlines the grave humanitarian crisis facing the Haitian population, and makes recommendations for international action to assist Haiti to build a better future for its people.

2004 ISBN 1 85287 308 6
24pp A4