Agriculture & Food Security: The IDB approved a US$38.7M grant (with US$9.2M from IFAD) for a 5-year “Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Program” in Haiti’s North and Northeast, targeting 7,800 smallholder farmers with irrigation, climate-resilient tech, and support for 155 agri-food MSMEs and rural youth training. Industrial Policy: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched the first “Industry Week” in Port-au-Prince, pushing industrial revitalization to cut import dependence, create jobs, and strengthen local production—highlighting renewal of the HOPE/HELP Act for the textile sector. Transport Investment Pipeline: At the LAC Transport Forum 2026 in Miami, Haiti’s public works minister pitched infrastructure upgrades and a project roadshow approach aimed at boosting investor confidence and improving project preparation and governance. Security & Human Rights Costs: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk warned Haiti’s gang crisis has killed or injured at least 5,700 people this year, with over 230 kidnappings and more than 1,000 rapes, while noting the UN Gang Suppression Force is far below its 5,500 target and that extortion and violence are paralyzing economic activity. Migration & TPS Pressure: A U.S. Senate candidate urged Florida senators to reinstate Haitian TPS holders after deportations resumed, warning forced returns amid worsening violence and economic collapse. Community & Jobs via Grants: Digicel Foundation named 12 winners of its Konbit Pou Chanjman campaign, each receiving US$12,000 plus a special 10M gourdes grant for a community project.