Patrick Gaspard Encourages the Haitian Diaspora to Act as Catalysts

Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard, believes that the Haitian diaspora can play a catalytic role in Haiti's economic development. However, during the conference on Haiti's development, organized by U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick at the 53rd Legislative Conference of the Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., on Friday, September 13, 2024, Gaspard stressed the need for honesty about the current disconnect between the diaspora and Haitian civil society. This transparency is essential for the diaspora to p