Publication

Since the earthquake in January 2010, worldwide attention has focused on rebuilding Haiti’s physical infrastructure and governance capacity. This already monumental task is complicated by the risk that Haiti’s prior cycles of crime, violence or instability may re-emerge to disrupt the reconstruction process. Although violent crime has decreased since its height in 2005, the earthquake has created new vulnerabilities and fueled an increase in crime. If not properly managed, these risks could threaten the upcoming elections and reconstruction process.