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Assistance to Haiti: Barriers, Recent Program Changes, and Future Options

ID-82-13 Published: Feb 22, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 1982.
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Highlights

GAO reviewed the effectiveness of the Agency for International Development (AID) programs in Haiti, the reasons for past project failures, the adequacy of planned corrective actions, and possible development options.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
U.S. Agency for International Development The Administrator of AID should encourage other donors to use the Joint Project Implementation Plan, or a similar approach, in development projects requiring Government participation, if the Joint Project Implementation Plan proves to be a useful project management tool.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
U.S. Agency for International Development The Administrator of AID should explore alternate approaches to project implementation and decide which ones should be followed. In the meantime, AID should attempt to avoid delays in project implementation and work directly with the Haitian people until Government of Haiti counterpart personnel are available, or another alternative approach is chosen.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
U.S. Agency for International Development The Administrator of AID should in cooperation with the Department of State, should develop a statement that better defines U.S. objectives in Haiti and the role AID can play in achieving them.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Topics

International Affairs
Economically depressed areasForeign aid programsForeign economic assistanceInternational relationsProgram evaluationProgram managementVolunteer servicesForeign aid to HaitiRoad constructionEconomic assistance