Publication: Republic of Haiti - Towards Greater Fiscal Sustainability and Equity: A Discussion of Public Finance
Date
2015-06-29
ISSN
Published
2015-06-29
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
Haiti has a vision to become an emerging
economy by 2030. Haiti has comparative advantages, including
its proximity and access to major markets; a young labor
force and a dynamic diaspora; and substantial geographic,
historical, and cultural assets. Areas of economic
opportunity for Haiti include agribusiness, light
manufacturing, and tourism. Recognizing these opportunities,
the Government of Haiti issued in May 2012 a strategic
development Plan (PSDH), aiming at building a new modern,
diversified, resilient, competitive, and inclusive economy,
respectful of its environment and in which people’s basic
needs is met. This report examines more particularly how to:
(i) mobilize greater fiscal revenue; (ii) enhance the growth
dividend of public investment; (iii) improve the efficiency
of spending in critical sectors such as health, education,
and social protection; and (iv) protect the budget from a
return of fuel price subsidies. This report builds on newly
available data, including the 2012 household survey, the
2012 demographic and health survey (DHS), and the 2011-12
school census, to provide a better understanding of the
equity and sustainability issues in the delivery of some
basic services such as health and education, and engage
policy makers and other actors on gaps and priorities.
Citation
“World Bank. 2015. Republic of Haiti - Towards Greater Fiscal Sustainability and Equity : A Discussion of Public Finance. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/22676 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”