A $243 Million Package to Strengthen Haiti-IDB Cooperation

For the 2025-2026 period, $143 million is already available to fund a major drinking water and sanitation project, intended for 30,000 households in the Northern region.

The eighth edition of the « Mardis de la Nation » (Tuesdays of the Nation) took place this Tuesday at the Primature, hosting the Minister of Economy and Finance, Alfred Fils Métellus. On this occasion, the Republic's chief financier reviewed the key moments of the official visit of the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, to the country's Northern region.

The Minister considers this mission a significant step in strengthening relations between Haiti and this regional financial institution. « This visit not only reaffirmed the IDB's commitment to Haiti's sustainable development but also clarified cooperation priorities for the 2025-2026 period, » Métellus emphasized.

Among the major results announced, the minister noted that a total funding package of $243 million is planned for the 2025-2026 period, of which $143 million is already available. A drinking water and sanitation project, intended for 30,000 households in the Northern region, is receiving $125 million in funding.

Regarding the rehabilitation of the Justinien University Hospital in Cap-Haïtien, the initially planned budget of $185 million has been re-evaluated to $100 million, based on identified priorities and mobilized resources, following discussions with this important donor.

During his visit last week, IDB President Ilan Goldfajn met, among others, with the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Fritz Alphonse Jean, several ministers, including the day's speaker, representatives of the private sector, and members of the Association of Northern Chambers of Commerce.

By Killy Johao