With a vibrant, intelligent and enterprising population, Haiti is a unique country with a rich history. Indeed, it was called the Pearl of the Antilles and it is the first independent republic of coloured people in modern times. However, Haiti has experienced significant decline since its early days. It is presently the poorest country in the Americas and has an economy that depends mainly on foreign aid. Is Haiti condemned to perpetual poverty? Ernst Etienne demonstrates that mathematical principles can be used to develop a formula for the sustainable development of Haiti. The diligent application of this formula has the potential to make Haiti the most prosperous country on Earth