To transform Haiti into a tech hub, world-class infrastructure is non-negotiable. This $30 billion investment will lay the foundation for a digital economy by addressing energy, internet, transportation, and urban tech ecosystems.
1. Reliable Energy Grid ($12B) (Prerequisite for Everything Else)
Goal: 24/7 clean, affordable electricity for homes and businesses.
A. Renewable Energy Dominance
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Solar Mega-Farms (5 GW capacity) – Leverage Haiti’s 300+ sunny days/year.
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Locations: Gonaïves, Port-au-Prince, Northern Corridor.
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Partners: Tesla, SunPower, Haitian Solar Startups.
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Wind Farms (1 GW) – Coastal areas like Saint-Jean-du-Sud, Île-à-Vache.
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Microgrids & Battery Storage – Decentralized power for rural areas.
B. Modernizing the National Grid
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Smart Grid Technology – AI-powered load balancing to prevent blackouts.
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Hydroelectric Upgrades – Refurbish Péligre Dam + new small hydro plants.
Outcome:
✅ 90% electrification rate (up from ~40%)
✅ Energy costs drop by 60%, making Haiti competitive for data centers & factories.
2. Ultra-Fast Internet & Digital Backbone ($8B)
Goal: Make Haiti the best-connected nation in the Caribbean.
A. Nationwide Fiber-Optic Network
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10,000 km of fiber – Covering all 10 departments.
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Public-Private Partnerships – Partner with Google Loon, Starlink, Liquid Telecom.
B. 5G & Wireless Coverage
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5G in urban hubs (Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien, Jacmel).
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Affordable rural internet – Subsidized Starlink terminals.
C. Data Sovereignty & Cloud
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Local data centers – Reduce reliance on Miami servers.
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HaitiCloud Initiative – Government-backed secure cloud storage.
Outcome:
✅ 100 Mbps+ average internet speed (currently ~6 Mbps).
✅ Haiti becomes a nearshoring hotspot for US tech firms.
3. Smart Cities & Tech Corridors ($6B)
Goal: Build urban zones optimized for tech innovation.
A. Port-au-Prince “Silicon Caribe” District
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Mixed-use skyscrapers – Offices, housing, labs.
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Autonomous transport – Electric buses, bike lanes.
B. Secondary Tech Hubs
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Cap-Haïtien AI Park – Focus on AI research & call centers.
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Jacmel Digital Media Village – Animation, gaming, film post-production.
C. Smart Infrastructure
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IoT-enabled utilities – Smart water, waste management.
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Disaster-resilient construction – Earthquake/flood-proof buildings.
Outcome:
✅ 500+ tech companies headquartered in Haiti by 2040.
✅ Urban unemployment drops below 10%.
4. Transportation & Logistics ($4B)
Goal: Efficient movement of people and goods.
A. Modern Highways & Electric Transport
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Port-au-Prince ↔ Cap-Haïtien Expressway (200 km, 4 lanes).
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Electric bus fleets – BYD, Proterra partnerships.
B. Upgraded Air & Sea Ports
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Toussaint Louverture Int’l Airport Expansion – Direct flights to SF, NYC, Paris.
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Deep-water tech port – For electronics exports.
Outcome:
✅ Logistics costs drop 40%, boosting manufacturing.
✅ Haiti becomes a tech tourism destination (conferences, hackathons).
Funding & Execution Strategy
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Phase 1 (0-5 years): Energy + internet (priority).
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Phase 2 (5-10 years): Smart cities + transport.
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Public-private partnerships (PPP) to reduce corruption risks.
Key Partners:
🔹 World Bank, IDB (Infrastructure loans)
🔹 Tesla, Google, Cisco (Tech expertise)
🔹 Haitian diaspora investors
Risks & Mitigations
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Political instability → Independent infrastructure authority.
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Cost overruns → Blockchain-based transparent contracting.
Final Vision:
🚀 Haiti as the “Singapore of the Caribbean” – A paperless, solar-powered, AI-driven economy.
