AVANSE Final Report: Support for the Promotion of Agricultural Potential in the North, for Economic and Environmental Security
- Farmers' average agricultural income more than doubled from $443 in 2013 to $960 in 2019.
- Plantain yields increased from 6 MT in 2013 to 18 MT in 2019.
- Cacao exports increased from $942,360 in 2013 to $6,899,937 in 2019.
- More than 6 million trees and crop plants were distributed for soil conservation and income generation.
- 22 enterprises, 13 of which are female-owned, upgraded through investment in value-added processing.
The AVANSE (Appui à la Valorisation du Potentiel Agricole du Nord, pour la Sécurité Économique et Environnementale) project, with a budget of $85.8 million, operated from April 2013 to January 2020. Its primary objective was to increase agricultural incomes in Haiti's Northern Corridor by addressing limited access to technology and inefficient production practices. AVANSE focused on the rice, cacao, and plantain value chains, aiming to increase agricultural productivity, improve watershed stability, strengthen agricultural markets, and build the capacity of local organizations. The project introduced 32 improved technologies, assisted over 30 agribusinesses, and significantly increased farmers' yields and incomes. Key interventions included farmer field schools, public-private partnerships, and support for local universities and the Ministry of Agriculture.
How to cite
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 2020, AVANSE Final Report: Support for the Promotion of Agricultural Potential in the North, for Economic and Environmental Security, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/usaid-2020-avanse-final