Our Work
- Infrastructure & Energy
- Food & Economic Security
- Health & Other Basic Services
- Governance & Rule of Law
Governance & Rule of Law
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The Government of Haiti was devastated by the loss of an estimated 18 percent of its workforce, more than 95 percent of its Ministry buildings, and decades of records. USAID is working to rebuild and reform the public administration and improve local and national government management of resources and basic service delivery. We are supporting the legislature to enable it to represent constituents, oversee national reconstruction efforts, and draft and enact reform laws.
USAID programs also work to protect children, women, and youth who are victims or at risk of abuse. With the cooperation of the Government of Haiti, USAID programs will support the judicial system by expanding access to justice and improving court operations in a country where 75 percent of inmates have not been tried in court.
GOVERNANCE & RULE OF LAW
Governance
- LFFH (Haiti’s Chapter of Transparency International): Improve access to information; build coalitions; provide tools, training, incentives to combat corruption and foster progress and stability.
(For more information, see fact sheet: PDF, 210K) - Parliamentary Strengthening Program for Haiti: Provide technical assistance to Haiti’s Parliament in order to further develop its capacity to conduct the business of the Haitian people in a transparent, accountable, and professional manner, which is sustainable after the completion of project activities.
(For more information, see fact sheet: PDF, 254K) - Local Governance Timeline
( Follow the link) - Elections support
(For more information, see fact sheet: PDF, 346K)
Rule of Law
- PROJUSTICE: Rule of Law and Justice System Improvement: Promote efficient and fair judicial system a key element in establishing stability and security, enabling economic development, and improving citizen confidence in government institutions.
(For more information, see fact sheet: PDF, 310K) - Protection of Vulnerable Groups in Haiti: Protect children, women, and youth who are at risk or victims of human rights abuses.
(For more information, see fact sheet: PDF, 341K)
Other USAID Governance-related Programs
- Community Stabilization: USAID Office of Transition Initiatives: Haiti Reconstruction Initiative
- Disaster Readiness:USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance: Disaster Risk Reduction Programs