« Agrikilti zewo zewo » is a striking book on the situation of the agricultural sector in Haiti, written by Josué Eliassaint, which will be presented at the 32nd edition of Livres en folie this year, taking place on June 4, 2026.
“Zero Zero Agriculture” is a critical reflection proposed by Josué Eliassaint on the trajectory of Haitian agriculture while he calls for a collective reconstruction of the sector.
This reflection calls for a profound change in the way development is thought of, which should not remain only at the stage of economic growth, but also as a process that intertwines social justice, access to resources, and the enhancement of local capacities.
If we understand the author correctly, the title “Zero Zero Agriculture” does not imply a total absence of agriculture in the country, but serves as a metaphor to describe the passage from a productive system to a state of crisis. It is within this dual context, between a past marked by significant agricultural potential and a present characterized by deep degradation, that the book Zero Zero Agriculture takes on its full meaning.
