The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the government of Haiti have officially launched a major five-year recovery and development plan aimed at boosting Haiti’s economy, strengthening institutions, and investing in human capital.
At the request and under the leadership of Haiti’s government, the IDB will coordinate the 2025–2030 Medium-Term Recovery and Development Plan, working closely with the World Bank, the United Nations, and the European Union. The agreement was formalized during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., with a joint statement signed by IDB President Ilan Goldfajn and Haiti’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Alfred Fils Metellus.
The plan builds on the findings of the World Bank-led Rapid Crisis Impact Assessment, which identified urgent needs in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. However, officials emphasized that the strategy would focus heavily on regional investment and creating new economic hubs beyond the capital to foster nationwide stability and growth.
“The IDB is fully committed to leading this initiative with our global partners,” said President Goldfajn. “This joint effort is designed to strengthen Haiti’s resilience and lay the groundwork for a more stable and prosperous future.”
Minister Metellus added, “Haiti is at a crucial moment, and this partnership is essential to charting a sustainable path forward for our country.”
The plan is structured around three key pillars:
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Bolstering economic development and strengthening the private sector for rapid, inclusive, and sustained growth;
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Enhancing delivery of basic services and developing human capital;
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Improving institutional capacity, the rule of law, justice, and security.
Initial efforts will focus on establishing a major economic development pole in Haiti’s Great North region, with plans to later expand to other areas with strong growth potential. Technical meetings are already underway to identify critical investments needed for the Great North, aiming to create new opportunities across the country.
This new plan follows calls from regional leaders during the 2024 IDB and IDB Invest Annual Meetings in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, where ministers urged the IDB to take a leading role in Haiti’s recovery.
Haiti’s government officially announced the launch of the plan on April 10 in Port-au-Prince during a gathering of ministers, government officials, and international donors, marking a major step forward for the country’s development efforts.
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