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

Haiti's Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications (MTPTC) advocated for a comprehensive strategy built on the continuous maintenance of infrastructure, the preventive rehabilitation of vulnerable structures 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 hall of the General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC). MTPTC minister, engineer Joseph Almathe Pierre Louis, said the approach must be accompanied by heightened requirements for compliance with modern earthquake-resistant and cyclone-resistant construction standards, supported by sustainable financing. The event, which brought together decision-makers and experts, was organized around the theme: '2026 Cyclone Season: How can the monitoring of natural risk and disaster management contribute to territorial development and planning?' The gathering is part of a series of ministry initiatives on risk reduction and territorial planning, Le Nouvelliste reported. No additional figures or funding commitments were detailed in the report.