PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, August 6th, 2024 – Anne-Lucie Lefebvre has been appointed as World Bank Country Manager for Haiti, based in Port au Prince. In her new role, Anne-Lucie is responsible for leading the Bank’s dialogue with the government, working closely with key development partners and stakeholders.
The World Bank’s work in Haiti includes an active portfolio of 18 projects with an approximate investment of US$1.3 billion, financed by the International Development Association and complemented by US$112M from Trust Funds. Key sectors include transport, agriculture, urban, health, education, social protection, water, energy, and digital development.
“As Haiti navigates this challenging period, I look forward to providing support to government identified priorities, including preserving hard-won gains in key areas. The World Bank will continue supporting job creation, maintaining essential institutional capacity and systems for service delivery, and strengthening societal resilience and livelihoods”, said Anne-Lucie Lefebvre.
Despite the volatile context, the World Bank continued to operate effectively adopting a strong regional focus outside Port-au-Prince. Over 80 % of the World Bank’s programs are implemented outside of the country’s capital, in communities where the security situation is more stable - targeting the needs of the poor. Looking ahead, the World Bank is in the final stage of developing its new country strategy in close consultation with the new government.
In this new role, Anne-Lucie will also coordinate the ongoing Rapid Crisis Impact Assessment, currently spearheaded by the government in close collaboration with the tripartite partnership consisting of the EU, UN, and the IDB. This assessment is aligned with the government’s core priorities and aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the crisis impact, particularly in the Port-au-Prince Metropolitan Area.
Anne-Lucie Lefebvre’s, a Canadian national, assumes the position following her most recent role as Resident Representative for Guinea Bissau, having joined the World Bank in 2009 as a Sr. Public Sector Specialist in the Africa Vice President Unit based in Washington. Her appointment to the post of World Bank Country Manager for Haiti became effective on July 1, 2024.
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