Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 30 August 2024 — Director for the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) Resource Mobilization, Dirk Reinermann, completed a three-day visit to Haiti on Friday, August 30. During the visit, priorities of the new administration were discussed and the World Bank’s commitment to continue fighting against extreme poverty in Haiti was underscored.
Mr. Reinermann, joined by Country Director for the Caribbean Lilia Burunciuc and International Finance Corporation Resident Representative for the Dominican Republic and Haiti Ronke-Amoni Ogunsulire, met with Prime Minister Dr. Garry Conille, Minister of Finance Ketleen Florestal, members of the cabinet, development partners, and other key stakeholders.
“We had very important conversations with government, donor partners and civil society organizations on how we can further maximize the impact of World Bank investments in Haiti. IDA contributes to peace and stability, reaches the poorest people, and delivers sustainable results,” said Dirk Reinermann. “IDA is committed to continuing support to Haiti to address the country’s key drivers of fragility and poverty.”
During the mission, the World Bank delegation highlighted the importance of completing the consultation process for the new country strategy as well as preparing the Eligibility Note for accessing the Fragility, Violence and Conflict (FCV) Envelope. The FCV Envelope is a World Bank mechanism dedicated to countries affected by situations of fragility, violence, and conflict. If approved, it will constitute an opportunity for Haiti to benefit from additional funds to finance response efforts to the current crisis and help address underlying drivers of violence.
The delegation also visited projects in the country's southern region and toured the new location of the National Emergency Operations Center of Direction Générale de la Protection Civile. This center was partly financed by IDA under the Haiti Strengthening Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Project. With more than 80% of IDA-supported programs currently valued at $1.3 billion being implemented outside Port-au-Prince in communities where security is more stable, needs are being met through responses to food insecurity, addressing disaster risk management, building resilient infrastructure, and supporting urban development.
The International Development Association helps low-income countries through grants and low-interest loans that invest in their futures, improve lives, and create safer communities worldwide. IDA is one of the largest sources of assistance for 75 low-income countries globally and is a significant source of donor funds for basic social services in these nations.
For more information:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank
Twitter: @WBCaribbean
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank