Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé presided over a major ceremony on Tuesday dedicated to strengthening urban governance and risk prevention in the South Department.
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In the presence of government members, representatives from the European Union, France, and Spain, as well as local authorities, the Prime Minister signed contracts for works and supervision related to drainage and stormwater management in Les Cayes. This initiative is part of the Urbanity program, primarily funded by the European Union through the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), and refocused following the 2021 earthquake to better address urban vulnerabilities.
With an investment of over €10 million, this program aims to strengthen infrastructure resilience and reduce flood risks in an area regularly exposed to extreme weather events.
The ceremony also included the symbolic handover of five pieces of heavy equipment to the Cayes City Hall, intended to improve waste management, road maintenance, and urban emergency response. In addition, ten local operators received certification to operate this equipment, thus contributing to the strengthening of local technical capacities.
In his address, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of coordinated and sustainable action: “Resilience is built over time, through concrete commitments and rigorous management of public resources.” He also stressed the need to guarantee transparency in the execution of the work and to involve local authorities in project monitoring.
International partners, for their part, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Haiti in its reconstruction and sustainable development efforts, while emphasizing cooperation based on transparency and efficiency.
The government intends to ensure regular monitoring of the implementation of the work, in collaboration with local authorities and technical partners, to guarantee lasting results for the benefit of the population.
