Canadian Anne-Lucie Lefebvre has been appointed World Bank Country Manager in Haiti, responsible for leading the dialogue between the Bank and the Haitian Government, working closely with key development partners and stakeholders.

The World Bank portfolio in Haiti includes 18 active projects representing an approximate investment of approximately US$1.3 billion, financed in particular by the International Development Association and supplemented by US$112 million in trust funds. The main sectors concerned include transport, agriculture, urban planning, health, education, social protection, water, energy and digital development.

"Haiti is going through a period of deep crisis, I am honored to support the priorities identified by the Government of Haiti, particularly in preserving certain achievements in essential areas. The World Bank will continue to support job creation, strengthening critical institutional capacities and service delivery systems, and strengthening social resilience and livelihoods,é said Anne-Lucie Lefebvre.

Despite the volatile context, the World Bank has continued to operate effectively with a strong regional focus outside of Port-au-Prince. More than 80% of World Bank programs are implemented outside the capital, in communities where the security situation is more stable, targeting the needs of poor populations. In the meantime, the Bank is in consultation with the new Transitional Government to finalize the development of its new partnership framework with Haiti.

As Head of World Bank Operations in Haiti, Anne-Lucie will also coordinate the rapid assessment of the impact of the current crisis, under the leadership of the Haitian Government and in close collaboration with the tripartite cooperation consisting of the European Union (EU), the UN and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This assessment is aligned with the key priorities of the Government of Haiti and aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the crisis, particularly in the metropolitan area of ​​Port-au-Prince.

Anne-Lucie Lefebvre assumes this position after most recently serving as Resident Representative for Guinea-Bissau. She joined the World Bank in 2009 as a Senior Public Sector Specialist in the Vice President’s Africa Unit based in Washington.

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