2026-02-10
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Haitian gourde has demonstrated relative stability during previous political transitions including
2004 and 2016 periods due to remittance inflows and BRH reserve management. Digital financial
infrastructure emerged after 2010 earthquake when traditional banking was disrupted. Mobile
money platforms including NATCASH MonCash and others now process significant portion of
domestic transactions. Water quality issues have been persistent concern since 2010 cholera
outbreak with minimal regulatory enforcement capacity.