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Haiti: Monitoring major infrastructure projects at the Caracol Industrial Park (video)

Haiti: Monitoring major infrastructure projects at the Caracol Industrial Park (video)

From Haiti Libre · (1h ago) French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Haiti's Minister of Economy and Finance visited Cap-Haïtien to follow up on Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) projects.
  • The delegation inspected infrastructure work at the Caracol Industrial Park, including a solar power plant and new industrial buildings.
  • The minister highlighted the park's strategic role in job creation and economic development for the region.

Haiti's Minister of Economy and Finance, Serge Gabriel Collin, led a delegation to Cap-Haïtien to assess the progress of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funded projects. This visit focused on key infrastructure developments, including the Caracol Industrial Park (PIC). The delegation's inspection covered the PIC's solar power plant, which has a total capacity of 13.4 MW, and the construction of two new industrial buildings, each spanning 11,776 square meters, also financed by the IDB.

Beyond industrial development, the visit also encompassed environmental initiatives such as the restoration of the Caracol mangroves and the rehabilitation of the Lac de Phaéton, supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFIDA). These efforts demonstrate a commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability in the region.

Minister Collin emphasized the strategic importance of the Caracol Industrial Park in generating employment and stimulating the economy of the Grand Nord region. He stressed the need for enhanced commitment, discipline, and collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of these investments. The ongoing development projects are seen as crucial for Haiti's economic recovery and future prosperity.

Le Parc Industriel de Caracol jouait un rôle stratégique dans la création d’emplois et la dynamisation de l’économie du Grand Nord, tout en insistant sur la nécessité de renforcer l’engagement, la discipline et la collaboration entre les acteurs pour assurer la durabilité des investissements réalisés.

— Minister CollinThe Minister of Economy and Finance highlighted the strategic role of the Caracol Industrial Park in job creation and economic dynamism, stressing the need for collaboration to ensure investment sustainability.
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Originally published by Haiti Libre in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.