Since 2004, Haiti has improved its economic and social stability, elected a president and parliament, and launched wide-ranging reforms. Nonetheless, the country continues to face huge challenges in its efforts to improve governance, stimulate growth, reduce poverty, control crime and violence, and reduce vulnerability to natural disasters and other shocks. Addressing these challenges will require many years of steady international assistance, as well as massive efforts by the Haitian government and people.

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Haiti: Restoring Hope, Delivering Credibility - PDF, July 2009