NSDD 220 Haiti

- 4 The Immigration and Naturalization Service will also provide technical assistance and training to the Government of Haiti in devising an appropriate screening system for returning exiles, and in monitoring legitimate travel and travel documentation. (S) -- In view of the continuing importance of maintaining the Haitian Migrant Interdiction Operation, the Department of State and the Ambassador will take all necessary steps to insure the continuing cooperation of the Haitian Government with the operation of this program. (C) -- Since clear progress toward democracy is critical to sus- taining support for Haiti's new government, the Department of State and the Ambassador will exert all possible influ- ence on the government of Haiti to formulate and announce a definite program leading to democratic elections for a new constitutional government, including the enactment of a new constitution and necessary legislation governing the forma- tion of political parties and the conduct of elections. The Agency for International Development will be prepared to support with technical and limited financial assistance the preparation and conduct of such elections as the political program and election calendar emerge. (S) The Department of State will continue to coordinate and follow up on demarches to other countries -- particularly other Caribbean democracies -- and appropriate international organizations urging them to lend their support to creating in Haiti the necessary political institutions and civic education required to support democratic government. (C) The Department of State and the U.S. Information Agency will encourage the Inter-American Foundation, the National Endowment for Democracy and, through it, its constituent institutes to undertake all appropriate initiatives to help build the basis for a democratic government in Haiti. (C) The U.S. Information Agency will increase its broadcast and informational activities, including the AMPARTS program, targeted on Haiti to further civic education efforts, promote greater understanding of democracy and its require- ments, and support a market oriented economy. USIA will also devote special attention to making International Visitor grants available to promising Haitians with leader- ship potential in political or economic life, and will initiate a training program for Haitian officials with responsibilities for public information. (C) -- The Department of State will work actively to encourage Congressional interest in and support for Administration efforts to promote democratic government and a market- UNC LLSSIEIED L-12 SECRET