Industry Week Wrap-Up: Haiti’s Industry Week ended Oct. 3 at El Rancho Convention Center, with Minister James Monazard pushing a broader view of industry—from raw material processing to marketing—and linking firms with job seekers through demos and booth visits. Budget & Security: The 2026–2027 Haitian budget (401.2B gourdes) prioritizes public security and national defense, plus election/institution restoration and economic recovery tied to social protection and regional revitalization. Trade Rules: Haiti reinforced a ban on third-country goods transiting through the Dominican Republic, requiring direct shipment to Haitian ports/airports for customs and duties, while allowing Dominican-made products via land borders. Agri-Food Investment: The IDB approved US$38.7M (plus US$9.2M IFAD) to boost sustainable agriculture in the North and Northeast—irrigation, climate-resilient tech, and support for smallholder farmers and agri-food MSMEs. Industrial Pipeline: A guided Industry Week tour highlighted SONAPI-linked firms and private investment as a driver of production capacity and jobs. Local Production & Seeds: Separate updates spotlight rice seed quality work in Artibonite and community-focused agri projects funded through Digicel Foundation’s Konbit Pou Chanjman.