DEPITE: Ki moun ki ka vin depite? is a civic and educational book written for Haitians. It helps citizens understand whom they empower when they vote, what responsibilities a deputy has, the limits of legislative authority, and what qualities to expect from anyone seeking to represent Haiti in Parliament.In Haiti, the role of a deputy is often misunderstood. Some citizens expect deputies to provide jobs, distribute money, finance activities, or solve local problems. The book asks: What is a deputy truly responsible for, and who is prepared for that responsibility?Across 25 chapters, Vilard Jean examines voting, power, knowledge, ethics, responsibility, and Haiti's future. The book goes beyond legal eligibility and addresses education, integrity, law, the national budget, executive oversight, transparency, development, and accountability.A central message is that knowledge and morality must work together. Education without integrity can be dangerous, while good intentions without competence may not be enough. The book promotes leadership based on knowledge, ethics, vision, and public service.DEPITE is not written only for politicians. It also challenges Haitian voters to examine their own responsibility. Are popularity, money, speeches, and promises enough, or should citizens demand competence, integrity, vision, and an understanding of public service?Written in Haitian Creole, the book is for Haitians in Haiti and the diaspora. It is a nonpartisan invitation to build a political culture where knowledge, competence, ethics, and responsibility matter more than popularity.
