Training with Haitian Officials in Florida

From June 5 to 8, 2018, the International Unit for the Strengthening and Promotion of Haitian Institutions (UNIRPIH) organized a strategic training session in collaboration with several representatives from Haitian local governments in Miami–Fort Lauderdale, USA.

This training focused on three major themes essential for the future of Haitian territories:

1. Sustainable Development
Discussions on environmentally friendly development approaches, promoting inclusion and local economic self-reliance.

2. Climate Change
Analysis of the impact of climate change on local Haitian communities, with the sharing of sustainable and community-based adaptation solutions.

3. Good Governance
Capacity-building around transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and active engagement of the Haitian diaspora.

Training Objectives

This initiative aligns with UNIRPIH’s core mission: to strengthen Haitian institutions through local capacity development, skills transfer, and international cooperation.
The training also served as a platform for dialogue and collaboration between local authorities and members of the diaspora.

Outcomes and Commitments

At the end of the training, participants made the following commitments:

• Creation of local committees to follow up on sustainable actions.

• Raising youth awareness on local governance and climate issues.

• Organization of feedback workshops within various communities.