Haiti Industry Week Launch: Haiti’s first Industry Week opened at the Karibe Hotel, with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and Commerce & Industry Minister James Monazard pushing a plan to revive local manufacturing, cut import dependence, and strengthen sectors like textiles through renewed HOPE/HELP support. Agriculture & Food Security Funding: The IDB approved US$38.7m (plus US$9.2m from IFAD) for a 5-year Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Program in Haiti’s North and Northeast, targeting irrigation, climate-resilient tech, and support for smallholder farmers and agri-food MSMEs. Rice Quality Drive in Artibonite: Taiwan’s technical mission is working with Artibonite farmers to remove off-type plants and protect seed purity during the second rice-growing season. Community Agribusiness Grants: Digicel Foundation named winners of its 10th Konbit Pou Chanjman edition, funding 12 organizations (US$12,000 each) plus a special 10m Gourdes grant for projects ranging from goat farming to an agricultural processing unit. Transport Investment Dialogue: Haiti’s Public Works minister highlighted transport infrastructure investment opportunities at the LAC Transport Forum 2026, focusing on project preparation, governance, and investor confidence. Manufacturing Jobs in Apparel: GOEX marked one year since restarting Haiti garment production in Port-au-Prince, celebrating restored jobs and continued commitment despite security challenges.