Yunus Social Business Haiti USAID GDA Final Project Report 2014 – 2018
Summary — This is the final project report for the Yunus Social Business Haiti (YSBH) Global Development Alliance (GDA) project with USAID, covering the period from 2014 to 2018. The report details the activities undertaken by YSBH to support Micro, Small, and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and Social Businesses (SBs) in Haiti, with the goal of increasing food and economic security.
Key Findings
- YSBH provided technical assistance and incubation support to enhance the viability of business plans.
- YSBH provided post-investment services to ensure the long-term sustainability of SBs.
- YSBH provided investment capital to high-quality, high-impact SBs through a structured investment process.
- YSBH facilitated training and capacity building, resulting in 11,619.75 person hours of training.
- YSBH financed or co-financed 12 SBs during the project life.
Full Description
The Yunus Social Business Haiti (YSBH) Global Development Alliance (GDA) project, in partnership with USAID, aimed to establish economic security in Haiti by supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly Social Businesses (SBs). The project provided technical assistance, incubation support, and investment capital to high-quality, high-impact SBs. Activities included issuing and restructuring loans, providing additional technical support, conducting accelerator programs, and offering business development services (BDS) throughout the country. The project shifted towards education and training components while suspending financing activities towards the end of FY 2016. The report details results achieved from October 2014 to March 2018, including job creation, training hours, and revenue generation.