economie

MEF Officially Launches Youth Employment Initiation Program

Since the fall of the Duvalier regime, one of the demands of young Haitians of both sexes has been their integration into the social, political, and economic life of the country. This demand took some time before finding a positive response within the public administration. After the January 12, 2010 earthquake, the Haitian government created the Youth Employment Initiation Program (PIJE). However, political instability, natural disasters, and insecurity prevented the effective implementation of this program. Upon taking office in 2024, Prime Minister Didier Alix Fils-Aimé reactivated the PIJE, entrusted it to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and included it in the 2024–2025 amended budget before its official launch on Tuesday, August 12, coinciding with International Youth Day.

A Bitter Goodbye: Richardson Deplores Inadequate Global Support for Haiti

She is leaving Port-au-Prince with a heavy heart, at a loss for words to describe the magnitude of the current crisis.

War Budget: Millions Unused, Governance at the Heart of the Deadlock

While insecurity continues to ravage the country, tens of millions of dollars allocated to the Haitian National Police (HNP) remain undisbursed. For economist Kesner Pharel, speaking as a guest on Panel Magik on August 8, 2025, this is not a problem of resources but of governance and execution capacity.

MEF Reinstates CNSI to Overhaul Haiti’s Data Infrastructure

At the initiative of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the National Council for Statistics and Informatics (CNSI) held its first official meeting since its reactivation on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This inaugural session was a particularly significant moment for this public body, which aims to structure Haiti’s national data system.

Dominican Republic Starts Expanding Border Wall with Haiti

The Dominican Republic began on Friday to extend the border wall separating it from its Haitian neighbor, a construction project initiated in 2021 by the government of Luis Abinader to combat the illegal arrival of migrants.

Livres en folie 2025: a Proven Success!

After its first edition in 1995 held at the Complexe Promenade in Pétion-Ville, Livres en Folie has made its way through half a dozen venues across Port-au-Prince before returning to Pétion-Ville, this time in the facilities of the Brothers of Christian Instruction School for its 31st edition. For those who still had doubts about the success of the event, Livres en Folie 2025 reaffirmed its status as the most popular book fair in Haiti and the region.

From 2015 to 2025, National Budget Rose from 123 to 323 Billion Gourdes, Says Jean Michel Silin

Created on May 8, 1962, the General Directorate of the Budget (DGB) quietly marked its 63rd anniversary last month. Taking this opportunity, Le Nouvelliste chose to spotlight this entity attached to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), by inviting the DGB's Director General, Jean-Michel Silin, to shed light on its mission, achievements, and the challenges encountered throughout its history—particularly with regard to one of its main concerns: the preparation of the national budget.

Which Constitutional Framework Best Supports Haiti’s Economic Growth?

In the development process of nations, the Constitution occupies a central role.

MEF and EU Seal €9 Million Funding Deal

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Infrastructure: Raphaël Hosty Presented Projects in the Greater North and Greater South

Development of Infrastructure in the Northern and Southern Departments: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable and Attractive Economy was the theme of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Wednesday event held on May 14, 2025, via the Zoom platform. During these discussions, Minister Raphaël Hosty, head of the Ministry of Public Works, Transport, and Communications (MTPTC), presented the transport infrastructure projects planned by the MTPTC in the Northern and Southern Departments.

Caracol Industrial Park: IDB President Pledges Investments to Boost Jobs

The President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, visited the Caracol Industrial Park (PIC) in the Northeast department on Thursday, May 8, 2025, accompanied by a delegation composed of several high-ranking Haitian officials.

IHSI Estimates Indicate Decline in Haiti’s Population Growth for 2024

The Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI) has published on its website (https://ihsi.gouv.ht) a document entitled Disaggregated Estimates of the Haitian Population in 2024. This document, spanning approximately 500 pages, provides a wide range of information on the total population and its distribution across the entire country. Le Nouvelliste met with the Deputy Director General of IHSI, Mr. Harry Salomon, to gain further clarity on the reasons and key aspects of this publication.