MTPTC calls for comprehensive infrastructure strategy at 11th 'Jeudi des Territoires'

The Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications (MTPTC) has called for a comprehensive strategy based on the continuous maintenance of structures, the preventive rehabilitation of vulnerable infrastructure and the management of watersheds, according to Le Nouvelliste. The appeal was made during the 11th edition of the 'Jeudi des Territoires,' held on August 27, 2026, at the Emergency Room of the General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC). MTPTC Minister, engineer Joseph Almathe Pierre Louis, said the approach must be accompanied by heightened requirements regarding compliance with modern seismic- and cyclone-resistant construction standards, supported by sustainable financing. The event, which brought together decision-makers and experts, was organized around the theme: 'The 2026 cyclone season: How can the monitoring of risk and natural disaster management contribute to development and territorial planning?' The gathering is part of ongoing MTPTC activities, which have recently included a meeting with Huawei on energy transition and green technologies, and an assessment mission to Gonaïves alongside the Ministry of Environment for priority worksites. Further details on funding sources and timelines were not provided in the reporting.