Rural development in Haiti: Challenges and opportunities

Rural development in Haiti: Challenges and opportunities

Haiti is one of the least developed countries in the world and has faced many challenges in its development process due to its vulnerability to natural disasters and fragility. The frequent natural disasters are particularly devastating because they directly affect the large share of the population that lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture as a primary livelihood source.

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Haiti Feed the Future: FY 2011–2015 Multi-Year Strategy

Haiti Feed the Future: FY 2011–2015 Multi-Year Strategy

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest countries in the world, with 55 percent of the population living below the poverty line of $1.25 per day. Agriculture is central to the Haitian economy, employing approximately 60 percent of the population and serving as the primary source of income in rural areas.

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