Haiti Bets on Inclusive Green Finance: BRH Aims to Strengthen Credit Access

Port-au-Prince, April 29, 2025 – The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) is ramping up initiatives to promote inclusive green finance, merging financial inclusion with the ecological transition. During a roundtable led by Governor Ronald Gabriel, several incentive measures were highlighted to reshape the country’s economic landscape.

These measures aim to strengthen access to productive credit, encourage green investments, and increase economic resilience. In collaboration with partners such as the World Bank, the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), and Swiss Cooperation, the BRH intends to make green finance a strategic lever for sustainable and inclusive development.

Key measures presented include:

• Circular 108: Removal of reserve requirements on Gourde funds allocated to agriculture and livestock.

• Circular 113: Facilitation of agricultural loan refinancing to support the ecological transition.

• Circular Letter 115-6: Authorization of credit moratoria during times of crisis to provide relief to debtors.

• Circular Letter 121: Regulatory framework for Fintech development to expand innovative financial product offerings.

A 2022 study by the Ministry of the Environment highlights Haiti’s high vulnerability to climate change. As a country in a high-exposure zone, it frequently suffers economic losses due to natural disasters. In this context, the BRH has integrated the ecological transition as a core component of its economic policies.

The combined efforts of the public and private sectors, civil society, and international partners are laying the foundation for a more equitable, innovative, and resilient financial system. This model, centered on inclusion and sustainability, aligns fully with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).