World Bank Distributes 23% of Committed 189 Million in Post-Earthquake Relief for the Southern Region

As of June 6, 2023, the World Bank has disbursed $43.1 million, which constitutes 23% of the committed $189 million, in response to the aftermath of the earthquake that struck Haiti's Deep South region. Laurent Msellati, the World Bank's representative in Haiti, disclosed this information to Le Nouvelliste.

"Our swift response to the earthquake commenced immediately after the disaster, prompted by the government's request. The World Bank, in collaboration with development partners, swiftly conducted an assessment o