This activity aims to build institutional and human capacity so that haiti is able to identify and seek the solutions to its agricultural problems in partnership with U.S. Universities

By focusing on haitian institutions, this activity will provide greatly needed assistance to a consortium of universities and research institutions to develop a network of mutual support and exchange. The lead U.S. University, kansas state university, leading the sustainable intensification feed the future innovation lab (SI FTF-IL), will work with the haitian institutions to develop a simple five-year plan through in-depth discussions with public and private sector stakeholders on priorities, opportunities, and commitments. This plan would include a range of activities to support such efforts as: 1) increasing institutional and human capacity that better meet the demands of the agricultural economy, 2) developing revenue-generating services to provide to the region, and 3) improving linkages between universities, extensionists (public and private), private sector, and farmers. The goal is to develop an easy-to-follow and realistic plan that focuses on better connecting universities to farmers and farms and training individuals who will work in the sector. All plans will include activities and rationale, timeline, budget, and a sustainability plan.