For Better Coordination of American Aid: MPCE and Washington Refine Their Cooperation Mechanisms

The Minister of Planning and External Cooperation, Sandra Paulemon, met on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with a delegation from the United States Embassy led by economic advisor Kara Babrowski, to strengthen the coordination of American aid and its alignment with the priorities of the Haitian government.

Discussions highlighted the External Aid Management Module (MGAE), a digital platform developed by the MPCE that allows donors to centralize and share data related to funding granted to the country. This tool aims to increase the transparency and effectiveness of mobilized resources.

The American delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government's efforts for better orchestration of international aid. Both parties agreed to soon organize technical workshops aimed at developing short-term projects, targeting rapid and concrete results for the population.

Sandra Paulemon advocated for strengthened security support, while recalling the need to align interventions with the three pillars of the National Pact: security, economic and social recovery, and the organization of elections. She also emphasized the importance of more visible and better-coordinated aid, highlighting the government's commitment to working closely with all partners such as the United Nations, World Bank, IDB, and NGOs.

The discussions also covered projects supported by UNDP, including the modernization of MPCE's management systems and the human capital reconstitution initiative. The Minister also praised the relevance of the Rapid Crisis Impact Assessment (RCIA), which provides an updated diagnosis to guide responses to the country's challenges.