AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBRH R&D Push: Haiti’s central bank says it’s funding 7 research-and-development projects under its Research and Development Fund, with total investment topping 66 million gourdes across agriculture, health, environment, and tech—highlighting work on medical waste management and turning plastic waste into paving stones. Food Delivery Goes Local: TapTap Now is gaining momentum in Cap-Haïtien, with riders delivering restaurant meals faster than traditional trips—an early sign of how online ordering is reshaping daily commerce. Minimum Wage Update: Haiti’s official gazette published new 2026 minimum wages by sector, effective May 6, resetting pay floors for industries from telecoms and supermarkets to private schools and healthcare. Water & Sanitation Jobs: DINEPA launched a 2026 internship program selecting 120 young graduates to strengthen Haiti’s drinking water and sanitation sector, backed by partners including the IDB and UNICEF. Roads With the World Bank: Public Works met the World Bank on the Resilient Corridors project, aiming to boost rural access and connect key routes like RN2, RN6, and RD41. Youth Entrepreneurship: The PAPEJ business plan competition is open for young entrepreneurs seeking financing plus technical support. Security & Economy Pressure: Separate reporting flags ongoing gang violence disrupting businesses and even a charity hospital, underscoring how instability keeps weighing on livelihoods.
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