9 Million Euros for Improving the Performance of the General Customs Administration
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince · · 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the European Union signed a financing agreement worth nine (9) million euros on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This fund aims to improve the performance of the General Customs Administration (AGD). At the ceremony, Haiti and the European Union were represented respectively by the Minister of Finance, Alfred Metelus, and the EU Ambassador to the country, Stefano GATTO.
This agreement aims to support the implementation of the “Plan for Increasing Customs Revenue and Combating Smuggling and Narcotics (PARLUCOS),” developed by the AGD for the period 2023-2026, and strengthen the capacity of Customs in combating smuggling, illegal drug and arms trafficking, mobilizing tax revenues, facilitating trade, and protecting local businesses, reports the MEF.
Through this financing, the AGD receives significant support to: 1) modernize its infrastructure and equipment, strengthen the capacities of its human resources, and implement digital systems for customs operations management. These actions will not only improve the transparency and efficiency of customs clearance processes but also limit the risks of corruption.
The head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Alfred Métellus, reaffirms the commitment of the Haitian government to strengthening the country's institutions for robust, sustainable, and inclusive economic development.
“We are aware of the major challenges, particularly in the difficult security context the country is experiencing. But the Haitian Government is determined and resolutely focused on the future.” According to the minister, the re-appropriation of customs' border and non-border offices is the fundamental objective to ensure the successful implementation of these reforms.
“More than an important step towards the modernization of customs administration, this action will be an essential contribution to the peace, security, and stability of the country,” said the Republic's chief financial officer.
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