Bèdeyèn Communal Development Plan Report

This document presents a comprehensive Communal development plan for Bèdeyèn commune in Haiti's Northwest department, prepared by Ayiti Gouvènans and presented to FAES in May 2012. The plan was developed using participatory methods, building upon existing sectoral development plans from four communal sections that were originally designed for 2005-2011 but were never fully implemented due to lack of funding and inadequate promotion by local authorities. The plan addresses challenges across four main sectors: economic development, social services, local governance, and environmental management. In the economic sector, despite limited rainfall and water resources, over 70% of the population engages in agriculture, presenting opportunities for agricultural development. The plan also identifies potential in fishing, livestock (particularly goat farming), artisanal production, salt production, and tourism, given the commune's coastal location and existing experience in marine activities. Regarding social services, the diagnostic reveals inadequate services across all sectors. The education system, while having 62 schools, lacks quality instruction with only 2 secondary schools, 1 high school, and no vocational schools. Healthcare infrastructure is equally limited with one health center with 3 beds and 4 dispensaries. Basic infrastructure like roads and electricity are nearly non-existent, prompting the plan to prioritize social sector improvements alongside economic development. The plan proposes 12 programs encompassing 50 project ideas across the four sectors, with a total estimated cost of 440,236,125 gourdes over five years. Local community contribution is expected to be 10% of the total cost, primarily through local materials and labor, while the remaining 90% requires external funding. Implementation responsibility lies with local authorities including mayors and KASEK/ASEK members, who must collaborate with central authorities to secure funding and technical support.