New Leadership at the DGI: Focus on Tax Reform

The Minister of Economy and Finance, Serge Gabriel Colin, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, oversaw the installation of Chesnel François as the new Director General of the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI). Alfred Pierre was appointed Deputy Director General. This handover takes place in a context marked by strong budgetary pressures for the Haitian state.

During the installation ceremony, the new head of the DGI unveiled his priorities. Chesnel François intends to continue the ongoing tax reform and finalize the institution's strategic plan. The stated objective is clear: to modernize tax administration to meet current challenges.

Among the priority projects is the deployment of the RMS (Revenue Management System). This system aims to modernize tax collection, strengthen operational transparency, and optimize the management of tax data. A digital transformation that should enable the DGI to gain efficiency.

Chesnel François also emphasized the importance of improving working conditions and staff motivation. According to him, these elements are essential performance drivers for the institution. A strong signal addressed to DGI employees.

Minister Serge Gabriel Colin affirmed that he is counting on this new team to contribute to the recovery of public finances. In a context where the state's funding needs are urgent, the DGI is called upon to play a central role in mobilizing internal revenues.

This new leadership will have to combine technological modernization, team motivation, and operational efficiency to meet the challenge of tax reform and participate in the improvement of public finances.

Jean Wesley Pierre / Le Relief