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By Sofia Sanchez-University of New Mexico/ Talk Radio News Service

Haiti needs a framework for national recovery in the areas of security, governance, rule of law and socioeconomic well-being following mid-January's devastating 7.0 earthquake, according to a new report from the United States Institute of Peace.

“Haiti’s recovery should aim to correct factors that left Haitian society unprepared to deal with the impact of a natural disaster,” the report states.

Prior to the earthquake there was significant progress towards relative tranquility and progress signaled by a drop in kidnapp and violent crime rates. Now, according to the USIP, the destruction of key infrastructures and the loss of life of justice personnel has brought serious justice and security challenges.

René Magloire, Special Adviser to Haitian President René Préval, said Friday during an appearance at the USIP that his country's government is actively working to maintain stability in the post-quake environment.

“The only question left is how we establish the rule of law,” said Magloire, who is in charge of the modernization of the Penal Code and the Penal Procedure Code in Haiti.