Rayburn House Office Building Room 2456
45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C.
Jan 19, 2012
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT-5)
Host:
U.S. Representatives Maxine Waters and Barbara Lee
CEPR's Mark Weisbrot participated in a series of congressional panels on Haiti on the Hill — part of a Congressional Schedule of Events that took place Jan. 24-25.
Stable, effective and democratic governance is essential for Haiti’s recovery and development. This briefing will examine Haiti’s political process, including the roles of the President, the Prime Minister, and members of Parliament; the various political parties in Parliament and who they represent; and the influence of various interest groups and stakeholders, including the wealthy elites, the business sector, and the impoverished majority. Panelists will also discuss proposals for judicial reform, human rights issues, and the opportunities and challenges facing grassroots activists.
Panelists:
- Thomas C. Adams, Haiti Special Coordinator, U.S. Department of State
- Minister Rene Magloire, Vice-President, Haitian Presidential Commission on Justice Reform, and former Minister of Justice (1995-96, 2006-2008)
- Brian Concannon, Director, Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti (IJDH)
- Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director, Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
- Marguerite Salomon, Haitian grassroots activist and leader of a Haitian women's organization
- Peter Sollis, Senior Advisor in the Haiti Response Group, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
