Head of Haiti's new research agency determined to 'keep a candle burning for science': Environmental engineer Evens Emmanuel is trying to rebuild a shattered academic system.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stone, Richard 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on environmental engineer Evens Emmanuel’s efforts to rebuild Haiti’s devastated academic and scientific system amid ongoing social and political turmoil. Appointed chair of Haiti’s National Agency for Higher Education and Scientific Research (ANESRS), Emmanuel aims to strengthen national research capacity by fostering young scientists, creating open-access repositories, and promoting equitable international collaborations. Despite severe challenges—including infrastructure collapse, violence, and limited funding—he advocates for increasing science investment to 1% of Haiti’s GDP and leveraging diaspora support to advance innovation critical to the country’s recovery and development. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191991134
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