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Haiti became a member of the World Bank in 1953. The first loan, in 1956, was from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD). The catastrophic impact of a magnitude-7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010 affected Haiti's capital and nearby towns killed up to 230,000 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters on record. Damages and losses were evaluated at around US$8 billion or 120 percent of GDP.

Population:
10 Million
Area:
10,714 sq miles
GDP per capita:
$670
Life Expectancy:
60 (men),
63 (women)

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Haiti: Leaving the Camps Behind
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Haiti: Leaving the Camps Behind

In his first official visit to Haiti, newly appointed regional vice president Hasan Tuluy, witnessed the pace of reconstruction there, as displaced Haitians continue to leave temporary camps for permanent and safer homes.

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Haiti: New Plan to Help more Haitians Recover from Disaster
Haiti: New Plan to Help more Haitians Recover from Disaster
Almost two years since a catastrophic earthquake killed thousands of Haitians and crippled the nation's already uncertain future, progress is tangible and measurable.
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Haiti/WB: 2012 Strategy Focuses on Disaster Management, Infrastructure, Education and Jobs
Haiti/WB: 2012 Strategy Focuses on Disaster Management, Infrastructure, Education and Jobs
The World Bank Board of Directors endorsed a new 12-month strategy for Haiti that will help protect the country's population and aims to revitalize the economy.
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Mapping Support for Haiti
Earthquake first anniversary: A Year of Hope and Resilience
On the first anniversary of its tragic earthquake, Haiti is making advances in crucial areas for the nation's recovery despite facing extremely difficult circumstances. This multimedia special tells such story.
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Mapping Support for Haiti
Mapping Support for Haiti
Interactive map shows projects supporting Haiti's reconstruction and recovery following last year's earthquake.
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Natural Disasters: Tragedies that can be Avoided?
Natural Disasters: Tragedies that can be Avoided?
Good planning and greater access to basic services for the urban poor could dramatically reduce the death toll from natural disasters, experts argue.
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Haiti's Reconstruction Addressed in Live Chat
Haiti's Reconstruction Addressed in Live Chat
One year after a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, World Bank regional vice president Pamela Cox addressed in a live chat the country's reconstruction progress and challenges.
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Haiti: Road to recovery
Haiti: Road to recovery
The World Bank's response to Haiti's earthquake has been swift and focused on immediately helping the quake's victim while providing key support for the country's long term recovery.
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Haiti: Boosting Emergency Response to Cholera Outbreak
Haiti/Cholera: World Bank Approves US$15 Million Grant
The new project will boost the country's medical response to the disease while expanding its capacity to monitor and prevent such outbreaks.
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Haiti, Poorest Countries Get Record Help
Haiti, Poorest Countries Get Record Help
The newly approved US$50 billion funding for IDA, the Bank's fund for the poorest countries, will include a special allocation for Haiti's reconstruction and recovery.
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HRF Approves US$102 Million for Key Projects
HRF Approves US$102 Million for Key Projects
The Haiti Reconstruction Fund approved funds for four key projects, including housing reconstruction, building demolition and debris removal, education and disaster risk management.
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Haiti: World Bank Grant to Help Local Banks
Haiti: World Bank Grant to Help Local Banks
A new US$3 million grant will help local banks and cooperatives restructure the loans of borrowers affected by the earthquake and restart lending.
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Haiti: Boosting Emergency Response to Cholera Outbreak
Haiti: Boosting Emergency Response to Cholera Outbreak
US$10 million grant will expand medical care in the poorest areas and expand the government's capacity to monitor and prevent epidemic outbreaks.
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Events
Nov 08, 2011PSLO Business field mission to Colombia, Peru and Haiti

What's New
Feb 08, 2012The World Bank and Fotopedia Launch New App; “Women Of The World” Now Available on your Iphone or Ipad (Press Release)
Feb 03, 2012Hasan Tuluy, Newly Appointed World Bank VP to visit Haiti (Press Release)
Feb 02, 2012Free Online Tool Empowers Senders of Remittances (Press Release)
  
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