Objective
Konbit Lakay aims to revitalize Haiti’s rural economy by activating 10,000 carreaux of agricultural land, subdivided into 1/5 carreau parcels (~1,290 m²), organized into cooperatives with direct access to the Devlopman Mache Lakay (DML) distribution network. The program promotes food sovereignty, rural employment, and territorial stability by integrating farming, fishing, and agro-industrial development.
Strategic Components
1. Land Regulation and Activation
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Conduct a national land audit to identify underused or disputed plots
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Recover land through fair purchase or temporary expropriation
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Convert idle land into productive agricultural zones
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Enforce zoning laws to prevent non-agricultural construction and urban sprawl
2. Cooperative Parcel System
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Create modular cooperatives with 1/5 carreau units
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Prioritize trained youth, women, and rural residents
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Enable private landowners to lease land to Konbit Lakay for cooperative redistribution
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Specialized cooperatives will focus on:
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Greenhouse farming for year-round production
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Animal farming (cattle, goats, poultry)
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Agro-processing (milling, drying, packaging)
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Seed production and nursery development
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3. Fisheries and Aquatic Development
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Establish coastal and inland fishing cooperatives
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Provide modern and seafaring fishing boats, safety training, and equipment
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Support sustainable aquaculture integrated into cooperative land models
Economic and Social Impact
| Domain | Impact Description |
|---|---|
| Food Sovereignty | Boosts domestic production and reduces reliance on imports |
| Job Creation | Tens of thousands of rural jobs in farming, fishing, processing, and logistics |
| Migration Control | Enables over 200,000 people to remain in their communities with stable livelihoods |
| Rural Development | Revitalizes local economies and infrastructure through cooperative investment |
| Equity & Inclusion | Democratizes land access and empowers marginalized groups |
| Coastal Empowerment | Strengthens fishing communities and marine resource management |
| National Sovereignty | Reinforces control over land, food systems, and labor |
Implementation Phases
Phase 1: Land Audit and Legal Framework
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Map and classify agricultural land
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Establish legal instruments for acquisition and zoning
Phase 2: Cooperative Launch and Training
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Identify pilot regions for agriculture and fisheries
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Train cooperative members in farming, greenhouse management, livestock care, and aquaculture
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Begin parcel allocation and equipment distribution
Phase 3: Agro-Industrial Expansion
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Scale cooperative model nationwide
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Build agro-processing hubs linked to cooperative zones
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Launch export initiatives for surplus production
Vision Statement
Konbit Lakay is more than an agricultural initiative—it is a national movement to reclaim Haiti’s rural potential, restore dignity to farming and fishing communities, and build a sovereign economy rooted in land and sea. By combining land reform, cooperative enterprise, and agro-industrial strategy, the program offers a pathway to food independence, economic justice, and territorial resilience.
