Strengthening Agriculture Public Services Project
Summary — The Strengthening Agriculture Public Services Project in Haiti aimed to enable the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development (MARNDR) to prioritize investments and improve local agriculture support services. The project, funded by the World Bank, focused on strengthening MARNDR's managerial functions and farmer extension services.
Key Findings
- MARNDR's operating budget commitment rate increased to 95%.
- Investments are substantially targeted and aligned with sector strategies.
- Over 4,500 farmers received diverse support services in pilot zones, exceeding the target of 3,000.
- The project established a functioning Environmental Unit inside MARNDR.
- A farm and service provider register was created in pilot zones with geo-referencing.
Full Description
The Strengthening Agriculture Public Services Project (RESEPAG) in Haiti, supported by the World Bank's Global Food Response Program, aimed to enhance the capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development (MARNDR) to prioritize and target investments according to sector policies, and to improve local agriculture support services. The project focused on strengthening MARNDR's managerial functions through improved sector policies, coordination, administrative, human resources, and fiduciary management. It also aimed to strengthen farmer extension and support services in pilot areas by providing technical assistance, training, and incentives for adopting improved agricultural technologies. The project experienced restructuring due to the 2010 earthquake and aimed to build a foundation for sustainable agricultural development in Haiti.