Strengthening Corporate Governance in Haiti

May 7, 2013 - IFC hosted a Corporate Governance conference in Port au Prince aimed at helping Haitian firms and family-owned businesses develop sound corporate governance practices to operate more efficiently and improve their access to capital and manage their risks effectively.

The conference brought together more than 30 companies from across Haiti’s private sector to share knowledge and best practices on the value of corporate governance. Participants such as the IFC-supported Leopard Haiti Fund, the country’s first private equity fund; E-Power, an IFC client that has boosted Port au Prince’s energy supply; the Haitian Bankers Association; and the Haitian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed corporate governance from the investor and company perspectives. Read more...

The road to recovery is long and hard in Haiti, requiring private sector solutions to create jobs and reduce poverty. 

Local entrepreneurs are essential players in moving the country forward from the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, but are typically starved for capital and knowledge. To fill the void, IFC has helped launch the country’s first institutional-quality private equity vehicle, blending investment with advice for maximum impact.

Launched in 2012, the $20 million Leopard Haiti Fund is a catalyst for change - run by respected international fund managers who understand the value of corporate governance and are committed to building it in local SMEs and larger growing businesses. Read more...