Implementation Completion Report - Haiti Economic and Social Fund Project
Summary — This report assesses the implementation and outcomes of the Haiti Economic and Social Fund Project, which aimed to address poverty and strengthen institutional capacity. The project, funded by the World Bank, supported small-scale initiatives in health, education, and infrastructure through non-governmental organizations and community groups. The report highlights the project's successes, challenges, and lessons learned during its seven-year implementation period.
Key Findings
- The project successfully established FAES as a mechanism for responding to the needs of the poor.
- The project improved health care, nutrition, and education services in targeted communities.
- The project strengthened the capacity of FAES for project preparation and implementation.
- The project faced challenges due to political instability and limited institutional capacity.
- The project had a positive impact on the welfare of most client communities.
Full Description
The Implementation Completion Report (ICR) evaluates the Haiti Economic and Social Fund Project (Credit 2205-HA), which was approved in 1991 with the objective of assisting Haiti in addressing the basic needs of the poor and strengthening institutional capacity. The project aimed to establish the Fonds d'Assistance Economique et Sociale (FAES) as an effective mechanism for responding to the needs of the poor through NGOs and community groups. It supported initiatives in health, nutrition, education, and infrastructure, including civil works, equipment provision, and technical assistance. The project faced challenges due to a military coup, limited institutional capacity, and delays in fund disbursement, but ultimately achieved most of its output objectives and had a positive impact on the welfare of client communities.