Diagnostic Survey on Governance and Corruption
Client & Partners: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Activity Period: March – June 2025
Location: Haiti
Sectors: Governance, Anti-Corruption, Public Sector Reform, Research & Evaluation
Keywords: Public trust, Citizen perceptions, Corruption impact, Institutional accountability, Transparency, Anti-corruption mechanisms, Service delivery barriers
Description
This study assesses how the Haitian population perceives corruption, its key actors, and its impact on daily life. It explores public trust in institutions, the effectiveness of anti-corruption mechanisms, and the role of government authorities. The study also identifies citizen expectations around transparency, governance, and justice to inform targeted policy recommendations.
Activities
- Design, program, and test the survey and survey instruments
- Conduct a phone survey of a total sample of 3,300 respondents, including 2,800 households, 200 business owners, 200 elected officials and public employees, and 100 NGO leaders
- Collect and analyze data on public trust in institutions
- Assess the effectiveness of anti-corruption mechanisms
- Evaluate citizens’ perceptions of governmental actions regarding corruption
- Examine how corruption affects access to services, economic inclusion, and the rule of law
- Identify expectations regarding transparency, justice, and good governance
- Develop actionable recommendations to strengthen anti-corruption efforts


