Marc Bazin 1932 – 2010
Biography
Marc Bazin was born on March 6, 1932, in Saint-Marc, Haiti, beginning a life dedicated to public service and economic development. Over his decades of work, he rose to prominence as a respected figure in both international institutions and Haitian governance, bringing expertise in financial and economic matters to the positions he held throughout his career.
His professional journey reflected a commitment to Haiti’s advancement through multiple avenues. Bazin served as Haiti’s Minister of Finance and Economy, where he worked on critical fiscal policies. Beyond his national role, he contributed his knowledge to the international community as a United Nations functionary and as an official with the World Bank, lending his experience to broader developmental efforts across the globe.
Bazin’s career culminated in his service as President of Haiti, a position that represented the pinnacle of his public service. Throughout his various roles—whether in domestic governance or international institutions—he remained engaged with the challenges of economic reform and national progress.
Marc Bazin passed away on June 16, 2010, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at the age of seventy-eight, succumbing to prostate cancer. His legacy reflects a lifetime of dedication to public administration and Haiti’s development through financial and economic stewardship.
