(2025) Implementation Completion and Results Report - Resilient Productive Landscapes Project
Summary — The Resilient Productive Landscapes (RPL) project in Haiti aimed to improve the adoption of resilience-enhancing agricultural and landscape management practices and enable the government to respond effectively to emergencies. The project achieved or exceeded its key objectives, contributing to improved livelihoods and climate resilience in targeted areas. The project was implemented by the World Bank with funding from IDA and GEF.
Key Findings
- The project exceeded targets for land area under sustainable landscape management practices.
- The project exceeded targets for the number of farmers adopting improved agricultural technology.
- The project significantly improved market access for targeted farmers.
- The Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC) provided timely and effective support during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 earthquake.
- The project contributed to institutional strengthening and capacity building within the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment.
Full Description
The Resilient Productive Landscapes (RPL) project in Haiti, supported by the World Bank with funding from the International Development Association (IDA) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aimed to enhance agricultural and landscape management practices in selected sub-watersheds to improve resilience to climate change and other shocks. The project also sought to strengthen the government's capacity to respond promptly and effectively to eligible emergencies through a Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC). Key activities included strengthening institutional capacities, investing in resilient agricultural production and practices, and providing emergency support to farmers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 earthquake. The project successfully met or exceeded its key performance indicators, demonstrating significant improvements in land management, agricultural technology adoption, and market access for targeted farmers.