AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Investment: The US announced more than $340 million for Caribbean growth, healthcare, security and digital infrastructure, including $175.8 million for undersea cables. A 2027 summit is planned to connect regional businesses with investors. Business Formalization: Haiti launched a program to formalize and train at least 5,000 businesses across all ten departments by November, with equipment for regional commerce offices. Agriculture: World Bank-backed seed kits will support more than 2,000 farmers in the South. Haiti’s agriculture minister also urged the FAO to increase funding as 5.8 million people face acute food insecurity. Energy and Fuel Quality: A new renewable-energy training program aims to prepare technicians for Haiti’s energy sector. Separately, watchdogs say untested fuel sold at stations damaged vehicle engines, highlighting gaps in quality control. Jobs and Rural Services: Haiti and Japan discussed labor-intensive work to repair rural roads, irrigation canals and community infrastructure. Women in the fishing sector also received small-business training and grants.
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