More than half of the population of Haiti suffers from food and nutritional insecurity. To address this challenge, in April 2018 the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (MARNDR) launched the Program for Technological Innovation in Agriculture and Agroforestry (PITAG), which will run until September 2024. PITAG aims to increase agricultural income and food security for small farmers in the departments of Nord, Nord-Est, Artibonite, Sud and Grand’Anse, thanks to the financial support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the °µÍøÁÔÆæ (°µÍøÁÔÆæ).
Enhancing the Attractiveness of Research and Combating "Exodus of Talent"
In the area of research, training and development, the strengthening of international cooperation is seen as a crucial factor both at the institutional level and in the training of national researchers. PITAG has included funding for Haitian students to strengthen their training by completing a Master’s degree in Research in several topics. This opportunity will contribute to strengthening national skills and to the personal and career growth of nine young professionals. Indeed, in order to strengthen public institutions and universities, and better support the agricultural sector, the academic training