Haiti continues to seek alternatives to combat unemployment

Port-au-Prince, July 18 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Commerce and Industry, James Monazard, reported that the government is currently promoting the Youth Entrepreneurship Support Program and the Women's Entrepreneurship Support Program as other ways to address unemployment.

July 18, 2025
11:09

The first project had a budget of 80 million gourdes (US$606,060), and the second has a budget of 70 million (US$530,303).

Monazard also mentioned other initiatives aimed at shoemaking and sewing, with a budget of US$30 million specifically for footwear manufacturing.

Along these lines, Haiti’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor aims to improve employment opportunities amid the country’s current political instability and the insecurity caused by gangs.

Georges Wilbert, head of the aforementioned ministry, explained that there is a draft decree aimed at creating a National Unemployment Insurance Office, which is currently being reviewed for approval.

Another document under consideration seeks to make internships accessible to graduates within companies.

In addition, the creation of a commission is underway to support the establishment of a national network of shelters and re-education homes, Wilbert stated.

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