THE CLIENT
International Finance Corporation (IFC), The World Bank Group
THE CHALLENGE
Haiti’s agribusiness sector faced low competitiveness, weak market linkages, and structural constraints—including regulatory, institutional, and investment barriers—that limited productivity, value addition, and private sector participation. The sector’s potential to drive growth, exports, and inclusive employment remained underexploited, requiring a deep, evidence-based assessment to identify priority opportunities and unlock investment.
THE SERVICE
The project conducted a comprehensive competitiveness diagnostic and deep-dive analysis of Haiti’s agribusiness sector under the CPSD framework. It combined value chain mapping, subsector prioritization, and strategic market analysis to identify high-potential opportunities, ecosystem gaps, and Key Success Factors. The assignment also included stakeholder consultations, international benchmarking, and development of targeted solutions and policy recommendations to mobilize private investment and strengthen inclusive value chains.
- Opportunity mapping & strategic prioritization.
- Value chain diagnostics & competitiveness analysis.
- Climate resilience & just transition pathways.
- Primary data collection, database creation & market intelligence surveys.
- Value chain specific policy and institutional reforms identification and definition.
- Collaborative/ Cooperative service centres design and feasibility studies.
- Integrated investment promotion & country branding strategies.
RESULTS
The project delivered a detailed assessment of Haiti’s agribusiness sector, identifying key constraints, competitiveness gaps, and priority opportunities such as horticulture and coffee.
It produced a structured database of major agricultural products and market indicators, conducted extensive stakeholder engagement, and developed strategic options for value chain upgrading. The final report outlined concrete areas for private investment, ecosystem improvements, and policy reforms to strengthen competitiveness and market integration. Overall, the project provided IFC with a clear roadmap to mobilize private capital, enhance inclusive value chain development, and support sustainable growth and employment in Haiti’s agribusiness sector.
