The World Bank In Haiti

Haiti is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters. Meanwhile, the country’s economic and social development continues to be hindered by some fragility drivers. The World Bank is committed to support the country to identify pathways to responding to recurrent crises

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In Haiti, Access to Water and Sanitation is Vital, and the World Bank Is Making This Possible

Access to drinking water supplies and sanitation services in rural areas is not only low but decreasing.
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Strengthening Access to Quality Healthcare in Haiti

The World Bank is supporting the country in revamping infrastructure to improve health services.
Systematic Country Diagnostic

Pathways to responding to Crises and Fragility

Haiti’s development continues to be hindered by fragility, but the country has capacities with which to chart a different path

Haiti At-A-Glance

Haiti's economic and social development continues to be hindered by political instability, increasing violence, unprecedented level of insecurity, exacerbating fragility. Haiti remains the poorest country in the LAC region and among the poorest countries in the world. In 2021, Haiti had a GDP per capita of US$1,815, the lowest in the LAC region and less than a fifth of the LAC average of US$15,092. On the UN’s Human Development Index, Haiti ranked 170 out of 189 countries in 2020.

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Rebuilding Energy Infrastructure and Access

This project aims to increase access to electricity for 600,000 people, promote renewable energy sources and improve the viability of the public power sector.

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