<b>Organized Crime and Corruption in Haiti: Lessons from Latin America, Africa, and Asia</b>

<h2><b>DOI</b></h2><p dir="ltr">10.5281/zenodo.12746699</p><h2><b>Abstract</b></h2><p dir="ltr">Organized crime and corruption are pervasive criminal-legal phenomena that have, since time immemorial, undermined human governance, economic development, and social stability, hampering countries based on their unique historical, socio-political, and economic contexts. This article provides a limited comparative analysis of organized crime and corruption in Haiti, examining these issues’ manifestations and management in somewhat similarly- situated countries. It evaluates the efficacy of Haiti’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) against homologous institutions globally, underscoring effective strategies and areas for crucial amelioration in Haiti’s ongoing battle against these pervasive issues. The historical contexts, including merciless colonial exploitation and political instability, have long set the stage for systemic corruption in Haiti and other nations like Nigeria. Modern manifestations of these old vices, e.g., drug trafficking, human trafficking, and illegal arms trade, are analyzed, contrasting Haiti’s challenges with those in Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria, and Hong Kong. In this way, anti-corruption efforts are evaluated through the experiences of Haiti’s ULCC, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). At its core, this analysis underscores the importance of institutional independence, adequate resources, and comprehensive strategies involving enforcement, prevention, as well as public education. Via drawing lessons from these cross-continental examples or case studies, Haiti can develop more effective measures to address its challenges, improve governance, and promote sustainable development. Given their endurance, addressing these issues will undoubtedly require sustained commitment, international cooperation, on top of a holistic approach that considers each nation’s socio-political and economic complexities. This comparative analysis provides actionable insights and best practices to reinforce Haiti’s fight against organized crime and corruption.</p><h2><b>Keywords</b></h2><p dir="ltr">Unité de Lutte contre la Corruption (ULCC), Haiti’s Anti-Corruption Unit, Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Colonial Impact, Corruption, Anti-Corruption Efforts, Drug Trafficking, Human Trafficking, Illegal Arms Trade, Haiti, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Mexico, Colombia, Public Trust in Government, Judicial Independence, Organized Crime, Comparative Analysis</p><h2><b>Select References</b></h2><p dir="ltr">Kemp, Walter. “Time for a global strategy against organized crime | Global Initiative.” Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, January 23, 2024. 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