(2018) Implementation Completion and Results Report - Infrastructure and Institutions Emergency Recovery Project
Summary — This report assesses the implementation and results of the World Bank-funded Infrastructure and Institutions Emergency Recovery Project in Haiti. The project aimed to support Haiti's recovery from the 2010 earthquake by rebuilding key institutions and infrastructure.
Key Findings
- The project contributed to the restoration of key economic and financial functions of the government after the earthquake.
- More than 1.1 million people benefited from repaired infrastructure.
- The project supported the establishment of a Building Technical Evaluation Unit (BTEB) that assessed over 430,000 buildings.
- The project influenced the reconstruction planning process through enhanced capacities of key entities.
- Political instability and limited capacity of implementing agencies affected project implementation.
Full Description
The Infrastructure and Institutions Emergency Recovery Project (IIERP) was designed to support Haiti's early and sustainable recovery from the devastating 2010 earthquake. The project focused on rebuilding key institutions, such as the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and rehabilitating critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges. It also aimed to strengthen crisis governance and reconstruction planning. The project underwent several restructurings and received additional financing to scale up activities and adapt to evolving needs, including subsequent natural disasters. While the project achieved significant results in restoring government functions and repairing infrastructure, it faced challenges related to political instability, limited capacity, and coordination issues, which affected its overall efficiency.