The Haitian textile sector faces significant challenges due to the global economic climate and socio political instability. Widespread gang activities in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince forced factories to halt operations for days or even weeks at a time. The closure of seaports and the main international airport in April and November 2024 further disrupted …

Haiti’s apparel industry, once a cornerstone of the country’s economy, is now struggling to survive a confluence of challenges. The decline in the number of jobs (from ~55,000 to ~32,000) is a direct consequence of complex issues related to the local context. Factory closures, job losses, and a decrease in exports to the United States, …

Throughout the first quarter of 2024, Haiti faced new forms of crisis affecting all lives and the country socio-economically. After substantial common efforts for business and operations recovery from COVID-19, the garment industry again demonstrated resilience to mitigate the challenges brought by the complex local context. The national security crisis is affecting the garment sector …