The proposed strategy focuses on income generation for the poor, which is complemented by a focus on utilization, especially for Haiti’s most vulnerable population, children under two years of age, who are at high nutritional risk. Food security is defined as “access by all people at all times to sufficient food for an active and healthy life.” Food security is comprised of three major dimensions: availability, access, and utilization. Of the three dimensions of food security, lack of access is the root cause of food insecurity in Haiti. In other words, if access to food can be reduced, lack of availability and utilization will also decrease. The availability of food is considered the highest priority to bring about this result. However, increasing food production is only one way to bring about this result, and it is not always the most cost-effective way. The low labor productivity in Haiti is a major constraint to economic growth and food security. Inadequate investment in human capital and poor public policies and institutions have contributed to this problem. Food insecurity is a pervasive problem in Haiti, and it is not just a matter of lack of food availability, but also lack of access to food. To address the problem of food insecurity, the proposed strategy recommends a conscious shift from a donor-dependent approach to a self-sustaining development approach. This shift involves a change in policy priorities to nurture Haiti over time to grow at rates high enough to lift substantial numbers of people out of poverty. As part of this shift, it is understood that children have to be well-nourished as a prime investment in their future. The proposed strategy also emphasizes the importance of investment in human capital, particularly in education and health. This investment is essential to improve labor productivity and reduce poverty. In addition, the strategy recommends the establishment of private business promotion centers to play a pivotal role in promoting investment and economic growth in Haiti. The proposed strategy is based on a thorough analysis of the situation in Haiti, and it is designed to address the root causes of food insecurity. The strategy is not just a short-term solution, but a long-term approach to sustainable development in Haiti. It is expected that the implementation of this strategy will lead to significant improvements in food security and economic growth in Haiti.
