Haiti: Haiti Appoints New Minister of Agriculture

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Haiti: Haiti Appoints New Minister of Agriculture
Mr. Vernet Joseph, a former senior-level official with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Environment, was appointed on June 13, 2024, as head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development in Haiti. His priorities during his mandate include reclaiming abandoned farmland, repairing defective irrigation systems, and enhancing fishing activities to reduce food imports. Minister Joseph succeeded Mr. Bredy Charlot in this role.
Western Hemisphere, Haiti

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