Quote by Paul Farmer

Haiti is always talking about decentralization and nothing has been so obvious, perhaps a weakness, as the centralized nature of Haitian society as being revealed by the earthquake. I mean, they lost all these medical training programs because they didn't have them anywhere else.

Haiti is always talking about decentralization and nothing h

Summary

This quote highlights the concept of decentralization and its significance in the context of Haiti. It suggests that despite discussions and aspirations for decentralization in Haiti, the country's society remains highly centralized. The devastating earthquake served as a stark reminder of this centralization, as it resulted in the loss of crucial medical training programs that were concentrated in one location. This observation implies that Haiti's centralized structure might have been a weakness, hindering the resilience and availability of vital resources during times of crisis.

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