Haiti Global Risk Analysis: AgBiome Case Study

Abstract

In recent years, Haiti’s 11 million people have experienced a multitude of devastating crises. Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the nation has seen its legislative bodies collapse, former President Jovenel Moïse fatally assassinated in his home, and a major earthquake on August 14, 2021 devastate its infrastructure. Gang violence has exacerbated inequalities between the political elite and the poor and places innocent civilians at considerable risk. Most recently, Haiti’s political situation has significantly deteriorated, as powerful gang alliances move towards the capital city of Port-au-Prince and seek to occupy the region. The highly unstable, corrupt government is becoming increasingly vulnerable to gang control, creating a key political risk for both citizens and outside investors. The effects of violence and lawlessness translate into dangerous social risks, as certain demographic groups are frequent victims of assault and violence and the overall humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. For Haiti specifically, its political and social risks warrant the greatest attention in 2022 and beyond.