Should Haiti Violate its Constitution One Last Time?
Public Event
Date and Time
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Directions
President René Préval has termed Haiti's constitution the single greatest threat to the county's long-term stability. Préval has suggested specific changes and others have called for comprehensive reform. Haiti's constitution is among the worlds most liberal, but honoring its provisions may overtax Haiti's fledgling democracy. Following the prescribed amendment process could take decades.
Should Haiti follow the suggestion of some critics and violate the constitution one last time to fix its most difficult, complex and expensive provisions? This subject will be addressed by a group of distinguished experts.
Speakers
- Louis Aucoin
Professor, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
- Robert Fatton
Professor, Department of Politics, University of Virginia
- Robert Maguire
Director of the Haiti Program, Trinity College
- Robert Perito, Moderator
Director of USIP's Haiti Working Group
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