Jeff has already reported how solar panels are supporting relief efforts in Haiti, and April has covered the use of biochar stoves to help Haitians too. (Though some commenters remained unconvinced.) Now another piece

Argentine architect Carlos Levinton, who we've seen help Bolivian communities with PET, was asked by the UN White Helmets Comission to collaborate with ideas for the reconstruction of Haiti after the earthquake.

Haiti's best-known export, the century-and-a-half-old rum company Rhum Barbancourt, is back in business after grinding to a halt following the devastating earthquake that hit the island

photo: J. Novak Food Freedom recently reported that Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, peasant farmer leader of the Peasant Movement of Papay (MPP) called the entry of Monsanto seeds into Haiti "a very strong attack on small agriculture, on farmers, on

Yet another reason why deforestation is bad: So much of Haiti's mountainsides have been eroded away because of deforestation and hurricanes that it may have stressed Earth's crust, triggering the earthquake that

Kate Stohr, the co-founder of Architecture for Humanity, dropped me a note suggesting that I have a look at their Year in Review of their work in Haiti. I did, and couldn't help but come to the conclusion that it was really boring.. I mean really,

The shocking photo above is of gigantic piles of human feces left in the open air at a dump in Haiti. While some in the "developed world" (I always hated that term), may turn their noses up when we recommend composting toilets

Some time ago I posted on the efforts of Joe Jenkins and GiveLove.org to promote humanure composting toilets in Haiti. But this was nothing new. In fact, one of the non-profit partners behind that

Haitian schools connect to the internet for the first time, powered by the sun.

The Toronto designer has created an unprecedented collaboration, weaving together elements of craft production, community development and modern design.

The big question is how well will it be enforced and what alternatives are currently readily available.

How one crowdfunded organization is using earth building techniques to build impressive and durable structures for Haiti.

Three years after a catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, health care workers are still finding it difficult to get medical supplies, but an aid group is putting 3D printing to work to make some of the needed items.

A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security.

• Claims of abuse by Yves Jean-Bart at national centre
• Jean-Bart denies all allegations made against him

The president of the Haitian football federation has been accused of sexually abusing young female footballers at the country’s national training centre.

Yves Jean-Bart, known as “Dadou”, the president of the Fédération Haïtienne De Football (FHF) since 2000, denies accusations that he coerced several players at the Centre Technique National in Croix-des-Bouquets into having sex. The alleged incidents are understood to have taken place within the last five years.

Greenland, Cambodia, Madagascar and Haiti have joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes as its 143rd, 144th, 145th and 146th members.

IP Addresses in Haiti increased to 30781 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 27742 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Haiti averaged 18291.77 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 30781 IP in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 2159 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for HaitiIP Addresses.

Temperature in Haiti increased to 28.58 celsius in September from 28.53 celsius in August of 2013. Temperature in Haiti averaged 26.30 celsius from 1824 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 29.43 celsius in August of 1997 and a record low of 22.60 celsius in December of 1839. This page includes a chart with historical data for Haiti Temperature.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Haiti expanded 1.50 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Haiti averaged 1.40 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5.50 percent in 2011 and a record low of -5.50 percent in 2010. Haiti is one of the poorest and most politically unstable countries in the Caribbean. The devastating earthquake in 2010 caused damages in excess of 150 percent of GDP and destroyed most of the infrastructure. More than 80 percent of the population lives in poverty and the country relies heavily on remittances and foreign aid. The most important sector of the economy is substance agriculture which employs over 40 percent of the labour force. Despite having one the lowest trade tariffs in the Caribbean and a preferential trade agreement with the United States, Haiti failed to boost its trade due to lack of infrastructure and bureaucracy. Furthermore, the lack of a functioning legal system and endemic corruption make foreign investors reluctant to set up companies. This page provides - Haiti GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Haiti increased to 16277 HTG Million in 2018 from 16039 HTG Million in 2017. GDP Constant Prices in Haiti averaged 13898.23 HTG Million from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 16277 HTG Million in 2018 and a record low of 12410 HTG Million in 1997. This page provides - Haiti Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Haiti recorded a Current Account deficit of 4 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2017. Current Account to GDP in Haiti averaged -2.46 percent from 1991 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 0.76 percent in 1998 and a record low of -6.40 percent in 2013. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Haiti Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Haiti recorded a government debt equivalent to 33 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Haiti averaged 36.41 percent from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 62 percent in 2003 and a record low of 11.80 percent in 2011. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Haiti Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Haiti recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 2.47 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Haiti averaged -2.32 percent of GDP from 1997 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 0.61 percent of GDP in 1997 and a record low of -7.17 percent of GDP in 2013. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Haiti Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Haiti was last recorded at 730.30 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Haiti is equivalent to 6 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Haiti averaged 887.73 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1255.79 USD in 1980 and a record low of 665.63 USD in 2010. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Haiti GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Haiti was last recorded at 1656.29 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Haiti, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 9 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Haiti averaged 1697.18 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2113.67 USD in 1990 and a record low of 1509.63 USD in 2010. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Haiti GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Haiti increased to 6.13 percent in 2018 from 5.41 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Haiti averaged 12.65 percent from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 51.84 percent in 1998 and a record low of 0.28 percent in 2011. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Haiti.

The Consumer Price Index in Haiti increased 1.60 percent in July of 2019 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Haiti averaged 0.95 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6.80 percent in January of 2003 and a record low of -2.40 percent in November of 2008. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Haiti Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Haiti increased 22.40 percent in July of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Haiti averaged 12.46 percent from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40.94 percent in August of 2003 and a record low of -0.57 percent in June of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Haiti scored 36.34 points out of 100 on the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Haiti averaged 15.47 Points from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.45 Points in 2018 and a record low of 2.90 Points in 2013. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. The report is made up of 98 variables, from a combination of data from international organizations as well as from the World Economic Forum’s Executive Opinion Survey. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. The GCI varies between 1 and 100, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. With the 2018 edition, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology, aiming to integrate the notion of the 4th Industrial Revolution into the definition of competitiveness. It emphasizes the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Haiti is the 138 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Haiti averaged 138.25 from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 143 in 2014 and a record low of 133 in 2017. The most recent 2018 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 140 economies. In 2018, the World Economic Forum introduced a new methodology emphasizing the role of human capital, innovation, resilience and agility, as not only drivers but also defining features of economic success in the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a result, the GCI scale changed to 1 to 100 from 1 to 7, with higher average score meaning higher degree of competitiveness. The report is made up of 98 variables organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions; infrastructure; ICT adoption; macroeconomic stability; health; skills; product market; labour market; financial system; market size; business dynamism; and innovation capability. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Haiti is ranked 179 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Haiti improved to 179 in 2019 from 182 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Haiti averaged 173.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 182 in 2018 and a record low of 151 in 2009. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Haiti.

Terrorism Index in Haiti increased to 2.18 in 2018 from 1.71 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Haiti averaged 1.46 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3.53 in 2004 and a record low of 0 in 2012. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

Haiti scored 18 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Haiti averaged 18.33 Points from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22 Points in 2002 and a record low of 14 Points in 2008. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Haiti is the 168 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Haiti averaged 156.56 from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 177 in 2007 and a record low of 89 in 2002. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Haiti recorded a Current Account deficit of 89.37 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Haiti averaged -82.28 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 225.36 USD Million in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -291.68 USD Million in the third quarter of 2010. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Haiti Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Haiti stands at 10 percent. In Haiti, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Haiti. This page provides - Haiti Sales Tax Rate | VAT - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Haiti increased to 123.50 Index Points in July from 121.60 Index Points in June of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Haiti averaged 169.57 Index Points from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 365.50 Index Points in September of 2018 and a record low of 52.03 Index Points in January of 2001. This page provides - Haiti Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Haiti increased to 351.41 USD Million in November from 233.21 USD Million in October of 2019. Imports in Haiti averaged 281.10 USD Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 464.45 USD Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 115.01 USD Million in September of 2019. Haiti mostly imports rice, cotton fabric, vegetable oils, wheat, cane sugar, milk, iron and steel, chicken, vehicles and fuel. Haiti’s main imports partners are Dominican Republic, United States, Netherland Antilles and China. This page provides - Haiti Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Haiti remained unchanged at 13.50 percent in 2019 from 13.50 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Haiti averaged 12.10 percent from 1982 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 23.90 percent in 1988 and a record low of 6.80 percent in 1991. In Haiti, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Haiti Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Haiti recorded a trade deficit of 269.13 USD Million in November of 2019. Balance of Trade in Haiti averaged -206.46 USD Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -27.30 USD Million in September of 2019 and a record low of -384.78 USD Million in November of 2018. Haiti runs consistently large trade deficits. The situation has deteriorated after the 2010 earthquake as exports declined and imports of food and construction materials increased. Haiti mostly exports clothing, scrap metal, vegetable oils, dates and cocoa. Haiti mostly imports rice, cotton fabric, vegetable oils, wheat, cane sugar, milk, iron and steel, chicken, vehicles and fuel. Haiti’s main trading partners are United States, Dominican Republic, Netherland Antilles and China. This page provides - Haiti Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Haiti was worth 10 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Haiti represents 0.01 percent of the world economy. GDP in Haiti averaged 3.15 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10 USD Billion in 2019 and a record low of 0.27 USD Billion in 1961. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The inflation rate in Haiti was recorded at 19.10 percent in July of 2019. Inflation Rate in Haiti averaged 12.19 percent from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38.40 percent in September of 2003 and a record low of -4.70 percent in September of 2009. In Haiti, the most important category in the consumer price index is Food, Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (50.4 percent of total weight). Transport accounts for 13.7 percent; Housing and Utilities for 11.1 percent; Clothing and Footwear for 6.9 percent; Recreation and Culture for 5.8 percent and Furniture, Household Goods and Maintenance for 4.7 percent. Miscellaneous Goods and Services; Health and Education account for the remaining 7.4 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The total population in Haiti was estimated at 11.3 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Haiti had a population of 3.9 million people. The population of Haiti represents 0.15 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 689 people on the planet is a resident of Haiti. This page provides - Haiti Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Haiti was last recorded at 22 percent. Interest Rate in Haiti averaged 19.73 percent from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in November of 2002 and a record low of 7 percent in May of 2009. In Haiti, interest rate decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Haiti (Banque de la République d’Haïti). The official interest rate is the Repo Rate. This page provides - Haiti Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Haiti remained unchanged at 1.81 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1.81 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Haiti averaged 0.65 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1.81 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 0.03 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Haiti Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Haiti decreased to 0.60 USD/Liter in April from 0.63 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Haiti averaged 0.93 USD/Liter from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.32 USD/Liter in December of 2013 and a record low of 0.54 USD/Liter in December of 2002. This page provides the latest reported value for - Haiti Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Haiti thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Haiti as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Exports in Haiti decreased to 82.28 USD Million in November from 93.90 USD Million in October of 2019. Exports in Haiti averaged 74.64 USD Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 137.91 USD Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 8.06 USD Million in January of 2010. Haiti mostly exports clothing, scrap metal, vegetable oils, dates and cocoa. Haiti’s main exports partner is United States, accounting for over 80 percent of total exports. Others include Dominican Republic and Netherland Antilles. This page provides - Haiti Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Haiti recorded 146 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Haiti reported 12 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Haiti Coronavirus Cases.

Haiti recorded 12 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Haiti reported 146 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Haiti Coronavirus Deaths.