125 Million Dollars to Expand Access to Drinking Water in the North
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince · · 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Haitian government signed a financing agreement for a project to expand access to drinking water in the North with Ilan Goldfajn, president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This adjustment amounts to 125 million US dollars. This agreement aims to adapt the project to specific challenges in Haiti, particularly regarding governance and stability. The Haitian State was represented by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Alfred Fils Métellus, during the signing ceremony.
According to the document, this program is intended for urban and rural areas of the Greater North. It also aims to improve the living conditions of populations by expanding access to drinking water and sustainable sanitation services. It specifically provides for the strengthening of water public service management structures through Technical Operations Centers (CTE), as well as community-level hygiene practices, to prevent waterborne diseases.
Following the implementation of this project, more than 11,200 rural households will gain initial access to water services, while more than 122,000 families will see their access to drinking water significantly improved.
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