Meeting with Lakou Panou & Board of Directors of AmCham Haiti

On December 18, 2024, members of the AmCham Haiti Board and Lakou Panou gathered to discuss potential collaboration on impact investment and economic development initiatives in Haiti. The meeting served as a platform to explore strategies for addressing the country’s economic challenges while highlighting the opportunities that the private sector can tap into. Lakou Panou presented an in-depth overview of their work, demonstrating that despite Haiti’s significant economic difficulties, there is great potential for improvement through strategic partnerships with U.S. and international organizations.

The importance of developing local capacity and leveraging technology to drive economic growth was also emphasized. Key takeaways from the discussion included focusing on high-impact investment projects, exploring innovative financing models with organizations like IDB Invest, and improving coordination among businesses, government, and NGOs to maximize impact.