Haiti Adopts 345 Billion Gourdes Budget for 2025-2026 and Repeals Referendum Decree
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince · · 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) held its first Council of Ministers meeting at the National Palace on October 9, 2025, under the interim presidency of Leslie Voltaire. Several key decisions were adopted, notably the national budget for 2025-2026 and the repeal of the referendum decree of July 17. The budget emphasizes security, education, health, and elections. The session was marked by security tensions near the Palace.
Port-au-Prince, October 9, 2025 — Under the interim presidency of Leslie Voltaire, the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) held its first Council of Ministers meeting at the National Palace, symbolizing the return of institutions to the heart of the capital. During this meeting, the government adopted the national budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, valued at 345 billion gourdes, and repealed the referendum decree of July 17, confirming that no popular consultation of this type is planned for the moment.
The budget focuses on four priorities:
• Restoration of public security;
• Organization of inclusive and democratic elections;
• Stabilization of macroeconomic indicators;
• Sustainable improvement of the population's living conditions. It forecasts GDP growth of 0.3% and inflation of 23.4%. Public expenditures are set at 345.5 billion gourdes, including 213.5 billion for current expenses and 131.9 billion for investments. The payroll, which includes the integration of 2,500 military personnel and four police promotions, amounts to 112 billion gourdes, demonstrating the commitment to strengthen public forces. In the education sector, 59.1 billion gourdes are allocated to the construction and rehabilitation of public schools, the financing of school canteens, and support for regional universities, of which 4 billion come from the National Education Fund (FNE). Security will receive 43.6 billion gourdes for recruitment, equipment purchases, and the construction of police stations and barracks for the National Police and the Armed Forces. Elections will receive 9.9 billion gourdes, allocated to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and electoral activities, including 3 billion to support political parties. The Basket Fund, supplied by the Public Treasury, currently has over 65 million US dollars to finance the organization of elections. The health and agriculture sectors will represent 5.7% and 4% of the budget, respectively, to support public programs in these essential areas. Through this 2025-2026 Budget, according to the Prime Minister's Office statement, the State reaffirms its commitment to serving the population, restoring security, and promoting national development, despite the complex economic and security context. The session took place in a context of security tension. Exchanges of gunfire erupted at Champ-de-Mars between law enforcement and armed individuals, with no casualties. This incident highlights the persistent security challenges in Haiti and the importance of strengthening institutions and public services in the capital. The editorial team
• Restoration of public security;
• Organization of inclusive and democratic elections;
• Stabilization of macroeconomic indicators;
• Sustainable improvement of the population's living conditions. It forecasts GDP growth of 0.3% and inflation of 23.4%. Public expenditures are set at 345.5 billion gourdes, including 213.5 billion for current expenses and 131.9 billion for investments. The payroll, which includes the integration of 2,500 military personnel and four police promotions, amounts to 112 billion gourdes, demonstrating the commitment to strengthen public forces. In the education sector, 59.1 billion gourdes are allocated to the construction and rehabilitation of public schools, the financing of school canteens, and support for regional universities, of which 4 billion come from the National Education Fund (FNE). Security will receive 43.6 billion gourdes for recruitment, equipment purchases, and the construction of police stations and barracks for the National Police and the Armed Forces. Elections will receive 9.9 billion gourdes, allocated to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and electoral activities, including 3 billion to support political parties. The Basket Fund, supplied by the Public Treasury, currently has over 65 million US dollars to finance the organization of elections. The health and agriculture sectors will represent 5.7% and 4% of the budget, respectively, to support public programs in these essential areas. Through this 2025-2026 Budget, according to the Prime Minister's Office statement, the State reaffirms its commitment to serving the population, restoring security, and promoting national development, despite the complex economic and security context. The session took place in a context of security tension. Exchanges of gunfire erupted at Champ-de-Mars between law enforcement and armed individuals, with no casualties. This incident highlights the persistent security challenges in Haiti and the importance of strengthening institutions and public services in the capital. The editorial team
