September 1, 2023 Haiti faces a challenging macroeconomic outlook amid a dire humanitarian crisis. The country has been hit hard by the economic spillovers from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with…
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IMF Management Approves a New Staff Monitored-Program with Haiti
September 1, 2023 Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on June 29, 2023 a Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) with Haiti which runs through March 31, 2024. The new 9-monthSMP…
Crafting Connections: Celebrating Dominican-Haitian Artistry in ‘Symbiosis’ Exhibition
July 11, 2023 During a crowded gathering, Caribbean Export inaugurated the first Dominican-Haitian craft exhibition, “Symbiosis,” in an event attended by prominent personalities from various fields and representatives from the…
The World Bank grants additional financing of US$12M for air transport connectivity in Haiti
July 7, 2023 The World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday approved additional financing of US$12 million for the Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project. This new grant aims to cover…
IMF Staff Reaches a Staff-Level Agreement with Haiti on a New Staff-Monitored Program
July 4, 2023 At the request of the Haitian authorities, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Patrizia Tumbarello held discussions with Haitian senior officials during April 10-17 in…
Haiti: Second Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; and Staff Report
June 27, 2023 Haiti faces a challenging macroeconomic outlook amid a humanitarian crisis. The country has been hit hard by economic spillovers from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with food price…
IMF Management Completes the Second Review of the Staff Monitored-Program with Haiti
June 16, 2023 Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on May 30, 2023 the Second and Final review of the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) which started in June 2022.…
Building Bridges: How BSOs from Haiti and the Dominican Republic are Strengthening European Business Ties
June 13, 2023 Business leaders from Haitian and Dominican business supporting organizations (BSOs) participated in a trade and best practices mission to Europe to reactivate business opportunities for MSMEs from…
Launch of the project Strengthening the climate resilience of the drinking water sector in the South of Haiti (RESEPSE)
March 31, 2023 The Ministry of the Environment of Haiti (MDE), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the National Directorate of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA) and Helvetas Haiti officially…
The World Bank approves additional support to improve food security in Haiti
February 10, 2023 The World Bank Board of Directors on Monday approved additional financing of US$50 million for the Resilient Agriculture for Food Security (PARSA) Project in Haiti. This additional funding…
Haiti: Request for the Disbursement Under the Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Haiti
February 10, 2023 Haiti has been hit hard by the global food price shock. In September 2022, food inflation reached 44 percent, with rice inflation nearly 70 percent. With more…
IMF Management Completed the First Review of the Staff Monitored Program with Haiti
January 27, 2023 Management of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on December 21, 2022 the first review of Haiti’s Staff-Monitored Program (SMP). Discussions for the review took place during…