“In any country, the work of democratic development is a process…and it's been a very hard, steep, rocky, bumpy path for the Haitians.  But it's a path where they can and will continue to make progress.”  Tony Banbury, President & CEO, The International Foundation for Electoral Systems. Key LinksIFES President Tony Banbury Testifies on Human Rights in HaitiIRI LAC Director Testifies on the Future of Democracy in HaitiWhite House Fact Sheet: US Assistance to Haiti ----From the shocking assassination of their president, to a deadly earthquake, and the crush of Covid-19, Haiti has dominated the headlines the past several months.  But on this episode of Democracy! The Podcast, find out why the media doesn’t always get the story right, and why the news isn’t all bad for the Caribbean’s 2nd largest island.  Hear from a few of the consortium’s partners working on the frontlines of Haiti’s fight for democracy everyday.  Plus, two Haitian electoral experts sit down to talk with Adrienne about the future and where their hope lies in seeing their nation transformed.  Plus, Tony Banbury, the President and CEO of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, shares a life-altering experience that put him at the center of tragedy, and transformed his thoughts on Haiti’s future.   Democracy! The Podcast is brought to you by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) with support from the United States Agency for International Development through the Global Elections and Political Transitions Award.  ----Follow CEPPS on Twitter. Democracy! The Podcast is hosted by CEPPS and Adrienne Ross. This podcast has been produced by the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening through the Global Elections and Political Transitions award and is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development.Opinions expressed here are those of the host and the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the US Government.  This show is produced by Evo Terra and Simpler Media.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy