Ministry of Economy and Finance (Haiti)

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Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances (MEF)
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Coat of arms of Haiti
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Jurisdiction Government of Haiti
HeadquartersPort-au-Prince
MottoLe pari pour la modernité et la croissance
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Website http://mef.gouv.ht

The Ministry of Economy and Finance is a ministry of the Government of Haiti. This ministry is responsible for Economy and Finance along with providing support to the Prime Minister.

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