AGP Executive Report

Agribusiness & Food Security: The IDB approved US$38.7m (with IFAD adding US$9.2m) for a 5-year “Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Program” in Haiti’s North and Northeast, targeting irrigation, climate-resilient tech, and support for about 7,800 smallholders plus 155 agri-food MSMEs and producer groups. Local Production & Skills: In Artibonite, Taiwan’s technical mission is helping farmers improve rice seed quality by removing off-type plants during the second growing season to protect varietal purity. Industry Policy: Haiti launched its first Industry Week at the Karibe Hotel, with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and Commerce Minister James Monazard pushing a diversified industrial base and renewed support for textile stakeholders under the HOPE/HELP Act. Transport Investment: At the LAC Transport Forum 2026 in Miami, Haiti’s Public Works minister pitched infrastructure upgrades and project pipelines to attract investors, with a focus on faster preparation and performance-based governance. Community Manufacturing: GOEX marked one year since restarting garment production in Port-au-Prince, highlighting restored jobs and continued commitment despite violence. Agri-Community Grants: Digicel Foundation named winners of Konbit Pou Chanjman’s 10th edition, funding projects like community bakeries, goat farming, sugarcane processing, and apiaries across multiple departments. Maritime & Trade Context: A UN update warned Haiti’s gang violence is crippling economic activity and limiting access to schools and hospitals, while shipping disruptions elsewhere are raising costs that can ripple into food prices.

UN Security & Gangs: The UN human rights chief welcomed the first Gang Suppression Force operations in Haiti, but warned the force is still far below what’s needed as killings, injuries, kidnappings and sexual violence continue and extortion is crippling economic activity. Macroeconomy: The IMF says Haiti’s situation is “exceptionally difficult,” citing insecurity, humanitarian strain, higher oil costs, and the end of TPS that could reduce remittances. Prime Minister at UN: Haiti’s PM told the UN General Assembly the country wants partners to stand with it while Haiti builds its own security capacity, calling for full deployment of the GSF amid gang control of Port-au-Prince. Energy & Industry: Haiti’s 13.4 MW solar plant is set to be operational next month, a potential boost for power reliability that matters for factories and services. Workforce & Training: Les Côteaux opened its 7th Technical Higher Education Center, with a territorial mission aimed at skills for agriculture, fishing and small businesses. Textiles & Jobs: GOEX Apparel marked one year since restarting Haiti garment production in Port-au-Prince, highlighting restored jobs and continued manufacturing despite violence. Food Security: UN Women warns Middle East escalation and shipping disruptions could push up food insecurity, with Haiti named among countries facing overlapping risks. Education & Policy Skills: UEH opened registration for a Master’s in Public Policy Analysis (2026–2027), targeting future policy and economic planning talent.

Gang Security & Economy: UN human rights chief Volker Türk says Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force has begun operations, but remains “far below” needed strength; he links extortion, looting and violence to crippling economic activity and warns people can’t safely reach schools, hospitals and services. Energy & Industry: Haiti’s Caracol solar plant (13.4 MW) is set to be operational next month after an IDB-funded buildout with battery storage to stabilize the grid. Agriculture & Fisheries: Haiti’s agriculture ministry, via an IDB-backed program, distributed fiberglass boats, outboard motors, solar freezers, repair kits and life jackets to fishermen’s groups in the South to boost sea operations and market access. Powering Skills: Les Côteaux opened the country’s 7th Technical Higher Education Center, with a territorial mission aimed at training tied to coastal agriculture, fishing and small business needs. Macroeconomy: The IMF flags Haiti’s “exceptionally difficult” situation amid insecurity, humanitarian strain, oil-price pressure, and the risk that TPS end in the U.S. could cut remittances. Food Security Shock: A UN Women analysis warns Middle East escalation and Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push up food insecurity, with Haiti listed among countries facing overlapping risks. Manufacturing Jobs: GOEX marks one year since restarting apparel production in Port-au-Prince, highlighting restored sewing work after a prior partner closure tied to violence. Trade & Logistics Context: A U.S. Senate forum on TPS for Haitians underscores how Haitian workers support manufacturing, food processing and logistics in communities like Springfield. Local Governance & Elections: Haitian leaders in South Florida urged Haitian American voters to register and turn out, framing the vote as a lever for immigration protections and household cost relief. Fashion & Creative Industry: Haitian American designer Daveed Baptiste showcased a Converse Spring/Summer 2027 collaboration in New York, spotlighting street-culture design and performance—another signal of Haiti-linked talent feeding global consumer markets.

TPS & Immigration Pressure: A Springfield pastor urged a U.S. Senate panel to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, warning that TPS revocation has triggered ICE detentions and disrupted work in manufacturing, food processing, and logistics. Agribusiness & Trade Costs: Falcon Rice Mill co-owner Robby Trahan discussed how tariffs and diesel prices are reshaping Haiti-linked rice economics and expansion plans. Textiles & Jobs: GOEX marked one year since restarting Haiti garment production, highlighting restored employment and a continued push to keep manufacturing running despite violence. Energy & Industry: Haiti’s Caracol solar plant (IDB-funded, 13.4 MW) is set to be operational next month, aiming to stabilize power for households and businesses. Fisheries Support: The agriculture ministry, via an IDB-backed program, distributed fiberglass boats, outboard motors, solar freezers, and training to fishermen’s groups in the South. Macroeconomy & Remittances Risk: The IMF called Haiti’s situation “exceptionally difficult,” citing insecurity, oil-price pressure, and the end of TPS as a threat to remittances and social stability. Security Planning: Haiti’s PM told the UN it needs full backing for the Gang Suppression Force while pushing a stabilization and recovery program focused on services, livelihoods, and infrastructure. Climate Watch: UNICEF warned El Niño could put 25.8 million children across Latin America and the Caribbean at high risk, with knock-on effects for food, water, and health systems.

Energy & Infrastructure: Haiti’s Caracol solar power plant (IDB-funded, $57m) is on track to be operational in October, with 13.4 MW via two substations and battery storage to stabilize supply. Agriculture & Fisheries: The MARNDR/IDB-backed PAPAIR program delivered 14 fiberglass boats, 40 outboard motors, solar freezers, repair kits, fishing gear and life jackets to fishermen’s groups across Grand’Anse and the South. Security & Governance: The UN Security Council renewed Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months to March 31, 2027, while Haiti’s Prime Minister urged full deployment of the force and warned that gangs still control much of Port-au-Prince. Macroeconomy: The IMF called Haiti’s situation “exceptionally difficult,” citing insecurity, humanitarian strain, oil-price pressure, and the risk of lower remittances after TPS ends. Economic Planning: Haiti’s MPCE advanced the 2026–2030 National Program for Stabilization and Recovery, targeting restored state presence, services, infrastructure, jobs, and inclusion. Business & Trade: Haitian conglomerate founder Gilbert Bigio (GB Group) died at 91; his empire spanned steel, energy, construction materials, consumer goods, telecoms, logistics and the Lafito port. Education & Skills: UEH opened registration for a Master’s in Public Policy Analysis (2026–2027) until Oct. 15.

UN Security Council extends Haiti gang mission: The UN voted to keep the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) operating in Haiti for six more months, through March 31, 2027, with logistical and operational support continuing via the UN Support Office; the move drew 12 votes in favor, with China, Pakistan and Russia abstaining. Artibonite violence hits civilians: In Artibonite, a clash tied to the Kokorat San Ras gang and a GSF crackdown left at least 11 civilians dead after a shooting spree in Gros-Morne, with houses set ablaze and SOS calls for security assistance unanswered. Haiti agriculture funding: The IDB approved a grant to boost agriculture in Northern Haiti, aiming to strengthen production and livelihoods amid insecurity. Port and logistics scrutiny: A report highlights Haiti’s Port Lafito and the wider logistics network tied to major private-sector players, as international attention continues on illicit trade routes. Business leadership loss: Haitian business mogul Gilbert Bigio, founder of GB Group and linked to Texaco operations, died at 91 in Florida, after decades spanning energy, construction materials, consumer goods, telecoms, real estate, infrastructure and logistics. Diaspora food spotlight: The Creole Food Festival confirmed its chef lineup for Oct. 3 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, underscoring Haiti-linked Creole cuisine and diaspora business culture.

Artibonite Violence: A shooting spree in Gros-Morne, Artibonite left at least 11 civilians dead after a clash tied to the Kokorat San Ras gang and a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) crackdown, with homes reportedly set ablaze and SOS calls sent for security help. Gang Suppression Force Backing: Jamaica welcomed a UN Security Council decision to extend the GSF mandate in Haiti and urged renewed funding, personnel, and equipment to keep critical infrastructure protected and humanitarian access open. Regional Security Push: The OAS called for full renewal and deployment of the GSF, stressing that a mandate alone won’t work without resources and sustained political support. Northern Haiti Agriculture Funding: The IDB approved an agriculture grant aimed at boosting production in Northern Haiti, aligning with efforts to shift from aid to investment. Haiti-Linked Drug Interdiction: The USCGC Escanaba seized over $2 million in marijuana during a Caribbean deployment, including an interception involving a vessel carrying drugs through the Cuba–Haiti route. Haiti Political Justice in US Courts: A Haitian-American pastor accused in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse went on trial in Miami, as prosecutors argue he helped finance and support the plot. Food Systems & Land Restoration: A Haiti-focused agriculture opinion piece highlights smallholder tree-planting and “tree currency” approaches to rebuild degraded land while improving food output. Migration Pressure on Haitians Abroad: Community leaders discussed the impact of revoked TPS for Haitians in the Tampa Bay region, citing lost work authorization, reduced access to medical care, and fear of leaving home. Maritime Safety & Crossings: A boat capsizing near Puerto Rico reportedly left 40 rescued and 2 dead, underscoring ongoing dangerous migrant crossings from Hispaniola.

Security & Gangs: The UN Security Council renewed Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, with Jamaica urging follow-through on personnel, financing, and equipment for the next six months. The OAS also backed renewal and called for full deployment support. Justice & Politics: In Miami, Haitian-American pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon went on trial over alleged involvement in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse; prosecutors say he helped finance and arrange parts of the plot. Aid & Agriculture: The IDB approved a grant aimed at boosting agriculture in Northern Haiti. Trade & Regional Payments: CARICOM central banks advanced plans for the Caricom Payment and Settlement System (CAPSS) to enable faster cross-border payments in local currencies. Migration Pressure: DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said a migrant caravan headed toward the U.S. has “zero chance” of entry; separate reporting highlighted ongoing dangerous crossings in the region. Industry & Food Culture: Brooklyn’s Creole Food Festival returns Oct. 3, spotlighting Haitian-born entrepreneurship and Creole cuisine ties across the Caribbean and beyond. Maritime Safety: U.S. Coast Guard Escanaba seized over $2M in marijuana during a Caribbean deployment, underscoring ongoing illicit trafficking risks.

UN Security Council: Greece will take the rotating UN Security Council presidency on Oct. 1, flagging maritime security and freedom of navigation as key priorities—issues tied to energy and food flows. Haiti Security & Elections: The OAS and member states are urging renewed UN backing for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, saying the mandate must come with full personnel, financing, equipment and logistics to support Haitian-led security and credible elections. Haiti at the UN: Haiti’s prime minister used the UN General Assembly to call for shared responsibility to prevent crises, while other Caribbean leaders pushed climate justice and reforms. Haiti in US Courts: A Haitian-American pastor accused in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse faces trial in Miami on eight charges; prosecutors also sought to keep new defendants without bond. Caricom Payments: Central banks in the region are advancing the Caricom Payment and Settlement System (CAPSS) to enable faster cross-border payments in local currencies. Diaspora & TPS Pressure: Haitian communities in the US are mobilizing against TPS cancellations and deportations, with rallies and renewed calls for protections. Food & Farming: A new book argues that scaling regenerative agriculture for smallholders could boost food supply while restoring soils—citing Haiti-linked smallholder work. Sports & Local Economy: Haiti’s Nations League win over Costa Rica drew attention to regional talent, while Haiti’s informal vendors continue protesting gang warfare.

Haiti Security & Elections: All 32 OAS member states backed renewing the UN Security Council mandate for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force and urged full deployment with personnel, financing, equipment and logistics, warning that security and credible elections are tightly linked. Haiti UN Call for Stability: Haiti’s acting prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, told the UN that preventing mass displacement requires “shared responsibility,” with restoring security, stability and economic recovery as top priorities. Caribbean Trade & Payments: Caricom central banks advanced plans for the Caricom Payment and Settlement System (CAPSS) to enable faster cross-border payments in local currencies, aiming to cut costs and boost trade and investment. Food & Farming Outlook: A new book argues that supporting about 240 million smallholder farms to adopt regenerative agriculture could help meet future food demand while restoring soils and rural livelihoods, citing Haiti-linked smallholder work. Regional Business Disruption: Meat industry groups in the US warned that heightened immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma have delayed cattle shipments and disrupted feedlots and processors—risks that could push up consumer prices. Sports & Visibility: Haiti beat Costa Rica 2-0 in the Concacaf Nations League, with Jean Bellegarde scoring and a Costa Rica own goal sealing the win.

Haiti Security & Elections: OAS member states (all 32 active) have urged the UN Security Council to renew and fully deploy Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, warning that renewal must come with personnel, financing, equipment and logistics to help Haitian authorities regain territory and protect elections. Haiti Migration & Displacement: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN that preventing mass displacement requires “shared responsibility,” linking Haiti’s gang-driven insecurity to the exodus of Haitians and calling for security, stability and economic recovery. Haiti at the UN: Prime Minister John Briceño also pressed for urgent international action on Haiti, saying the gang suppression force must be fully deployed in a Haitian-led transition security environment. Haiti Food & Farming: A new book highlights Haiti agronomist Timote Georges’ work and argues that supporting about 240 million smallholder families to adopt regenerative agriculture could boost food output while restoring soils. Port-au-Prince Informal Economy: In Port-au-Prince, informal vendors protested gang warfare’s impact on daily trading, underscoring how the open-air market economy keeps households afloat when formal industry can’t. Regional Business Shock (US): Meatpacking groups say heightened ICE operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma disrupted cattle shipments and could raise prices—an indirect reminder of how enforcement actions ripple into supply chains.

TPS & Deportations: Haitian communities in the U.S. are facing renewed pressure after Temporary Protected Status was revoked, with reports of passport seizures and ankle monitors, while advocates push Congress to extend TPS into early 2029. Street Economy Under Fire: In Port-au-Prince, informal vendors staged protests over gang warfare, underscoring how insecurity keeps the city’s open-air market economy fragile. Haiti Security Funding: At the UN, Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé urged “shared responsibility” and called for the gang suppression force to be fully deployed; the OAS also backed renewing the mandate and supplying personnel, funding, equipment, and logistics. Regional Security Push: Belize’s PM John Briceño echoed calls for urgent full deployment of the gang suppression force, arguing Haiti’s crisis is a Caribbean crisis. Food & Logistics Shock (US): Meatpacking groups warned that heightened ICE operations in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma are disrupting cattle shipments and could push up prices—an indirect reminder of how enforcement actions ripple into supply chains.

Haiti Security & UN Support: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly the world should “support, not save” as gangs threaten the country’s future, while Haiti’s own forces expand training and the international community is urged to fully back the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. OAS Push for Deployment: The OAS says 32 member states want the UN Security Council to renew the GSF mandate and fund its full, sustained deployment in Haiti, stressing Haitian-led solutions and support for the Haitian National Police and Armed Forces. Digital Payments for Aid: Circle Foundation is funding UNDP and WFP trials of regulated stablecoins, including a UNDP Digital Asset Innovation Pool and WFP payment corridor tests, aiming to cut delivery friction while keeping compliance. Regional Context at UNGA: Canada’s UN address framed “strategic autonomy” and middle-power coalitions around energy, critical minerals, defense production and emerging tech—an approach that shapes how partners may back Haiti’s security and development needs. Haitian Diaspora Mobilization: A San Francisco rally backed Haitians facing TPS cancellation and deportations, adding pressure to US policy as Haiti’s crisis deepens.

Haiti Security & Governance: The OAS is pushing the UN Security Council to renew and fully deploy Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, urging member states to fund, equip and support the mission while keeping it Haitian-led and coordinated with the UN and CARICOM. Haiti’s UN Push for Investment: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly Haiti needs a “paradigm shift” from aid to investment as gangs threaten stability, while also calling for a security environment that lets Haitian institutions and elections move forward. Gang Violence Response at UN: Haiti’s Prime Minister John Briceño also urged urgent international backing for the gang suppression force, warning of a violence spike ahead of December elections. Digital Payments for Aid: Circle Foundation announced grants with UNDP and WFP to test faster, cheaper digital payments for development and humanitarian work, including regulated stablecoin trials and new payment corridors. Regional Business Context: Separate coverage highlights how immigration enforcement disruptions can ripple into food supply chains—an indirect reminder of how logistics and labor shocks can affect prices.

Haiti Security & UN Support: The OAS has urged the UN Security Council to renew and fully deploy Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, calling for personnel, funding, equipment and logistics—while stressing Haiti-led solutions in coordination with the UN and CARICOM. Haiti PM at UNGA: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told diplomats Haiti needs a shift from aid to investment, warning gang violence threatens the country’s future and urging full backing for security plans, including the GSF. UN Reform Push: UNGA speeches across the region, including calls for a Security Council that reflects today’s realities, echoed Haiti’s broader message: more representation, more accountability, and resources matched to responsibilities. Digital Payments for Aid: Circle Foundation announced grants with UNDP and WFP to test faster, lower-cost digital payments, including regulated stablecoin trials, to improve humanitarian delivery and resilience. Haiti Business & Trade: Khhonda Marketplace says it will launch in November 2026 as a multivendor e-commerce hub for Haitian sellers and shoppers, aiming to expand online visibility and sales. Regional Context: Barbados PM Mia Mottley backed full GSF deployment and warned Haiti’s security crisis is stalling political renewal and economic recovery.

Haiti’s UN push for investment over aid: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly Haiti is taking “the reins” of its future, warning gang violence threatens generations and urging a shift from assistance to investment, production, and jobs. Security overhaul at the UN: The UN is ramping up a new Gang Suppression Force to push back gangs that control much of Port-au-Prince, with the US heavily involved as officials test whether this larger effort can succeed where earlier missions struggled. Digital payments for aid: Circle Foundation announced grants with UNDP and WFP to trial regulated stablecoin and other digital payment corridors, aiming to cut delivery friction while keeping compliance and strengthening local financial links. Diaspora and trade pressure points: Advocacy groups launched “Days of Action” in the US to restore Temporary Protected Status for Haitians after TPS termination, while a new Khhonda Marketplace plans a November launch to help Haitian sellers reach customers through one e-commerce hub. Business and culture spotlight: Haitian-American sisters behind NouBon grew a snack brand from family recipes, and Haitian konpa star Arly Larivière brings “Konpa en Symphony” to Miami’s Kaseya Center.