The objectives of the Rebuilding Energy Infrastructure and Access Project for Haiti are to (a) strengthen the recipient's energy policy and planning capacity; (b) improve the sustainability and resilience of the recipient’s electricity sector and restore and expand access to reliable electricity services; and (c) provide financial assistance in case of an energy sector emergency. The project has three components. (1) Strengthening energy sector institutions and improving energy access. (2) Enhancing Electricite d'Haiti (EDH's) performance and rehabilitating and expanding infrastructure. (3) Energy sector risk and emergency response contingent reserve component will provide support upon occurrence of an energy sector emergency through: (a) the carrying out of emergency recovery and rehabilitation activities; and/or (b) technical assistance to support Ministry of Public Works, Transport, Energy and Communication (MTPTEC) and EDH in its response to an energy sector emergency.

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