Konbit Lakay is Haiti’s national strategy to restore rural vitality, food sovereignty, and economic dignity through land activation, cooperative farming, and agro-industrial expansion. With an initial goal of converting 10,000 carreaux of land into 1/5 carreau parcels, the program empowers over 200,000 Haitians to remain rooted in their communities and contribute directly to national development.
The plan begins with a nationwide land audit to identify underused or disputed plots. These lands will be recovered through fair purchase or temporary expropriation and converted into productive agricultural zones. Strict zoning laws will prevent non-agricultural construction and protect rural landscapes. Each parcel will be managed within a cooperative structure, giving trained youth, women, and rural residents direct access to land and markets.
Konbit Lakay also funds greenhouse farming, livestock production, and aquaculture. Specialized cooperatives will receive equipment, training, and access to Devlopman Mache Lakay (DML), ensuring that local products reach national and international markets. Coastal and inland fishing communities will benefit from modern boats and safety training, integrating marine resources into the national food system.
The economic and social impacts are transformative. The program will create tens of thousands of rural jobs, reduce mass migration, and stabilize vulnerable regions. It democratizes land access, strengthens national control over food systems, and offers diaspora investors tangible opportunities to support Haiti’s growth.
Konbit Lakay is more than an agricultural plan—it is a movement to reclaim Haiti’s rural future. By combining land reform, cooperative enterprise, and agro-industrial strategy, it builds a sovereign economy rooted in land and sea, where Haitians lead their own development with pride and purpose.