Understanding the remittance economy in Haiti
By Manuel Orozco
March 1, 2006
Migration is one characteristic feature that has shaped Haiti’s history and its people.
However, over the past twenty years the influx of Haitians abroad has increased in larger
numbers and impacted their home country’s economy and society in various ways. This
report looks at the impact of remittances and other economic practices on the Haitian
economy, and how to create opportunities to leverage these funds for local development.