Haiti Launches First Industry Week With Plan to Revive Industrial Sector

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé officially opened the first edition of the Semaine de l'Industrie (Industry Week) on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Hôtel Karibe, according to Le Nouvelliste. The event was organized around the theme "Toward the revitalization of the Haitian industrial sector." Speaking in the presence of Commerce and Industry Minister James Monazard, the head of government reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting the sector's recovery. Fils-Aimé announced the implementation of a Strategic Plan for Industrial Policy aimed at structuring industry supply chains, modernizing infrastructure and improving operating conditions for the sector, Le Nouvelliste reported. The prime minister also framed industrial revival as a means to reduce dependence on imports, add value to local resources and create jobs. According to the outlet, the Association des industries d'Haïti (ADIH) is set to present its 2026-2050 Strategic Plan for Industrial Policy during the week's proceedings. No further details on funding, timelines or specific targets were provided in the initial coverage.