The Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE) and the Ministry of the Environment (MDE) launched a high labor intensity (HIMO) work program on August 19, 2026, in Pétion-Ville, funded by the 2025‑2026 revised budget.
The Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE) and the Ministry of the Environment (MDE) launched, on August 19, 2026, in Pétion-Ville, a high-labor-intensity work program (HIMO), funded by the 2025-2026 revised budget. This pilot project, coordinated by the MPCE and implemented by the SNGRS, aims to create temporary jobs for 1,000 to 2,000 families, supporting back-to-school expenses on September 7, according to an MPCE statement. Planning Minister Sandra Paulemon highlighted the expected impact on young people and parents, while the Environment Minister, Valéry Fils-Aimé, emphasized the need for coordinated action by public institutions, the statement says. The first activities started in Delmas and Pétion-Ville, combining public space cleaning, job creation, and support for families.
