The Government Aims to Accelerate Election Implementation
By Jean Mapou · Port-au-Prince · · 3 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé gathers national and international stakeholders to relaunch the electoral process. Security, logistics, financing, and the publication of an electoral calendar were at the heart of discussions.
PORT-AU-PRINCE.—
In a context marked by the anticipation of a return to constitutional order, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé convened a meeting this Tuesday at the Prime Minister's Office, bringing together all national and international stakeholders involved in the electoral process. The objective, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, is to strengthen coordination between local institutions and technical and financial partners, and to accelerate the implementation of credible, inclusive, and sovereign elections. Present with the head of Government were several members of the Ministerial Cabinet, representatives of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H), as well as delegates from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other international partners. A consultation deemed crucial for the country's political stability This high-level meeting, according to the Prime Minister's Office, is part of the dynamic of commitment, dialogue, and responsibility that the Prime Minister intends to establish to guarantee political stability and prepare the ground for a transparent election. The head of Government reiterated that the Haitian state remains the driving force of the electoral process, emphasizing national sovereignty in the conduct of operations. “Elections must first and foremost be a Haitian affair, conducted with rigor, transparency, and in the interest of the people,” Fils-Aimé emphasized, as reported in the statement, while commending the constant support of international partners. Security, logistics, and financing at the heart of discussions The discussions allowed for a review of the security, logistical, and technical dimensions of the electoral process, the statement reported. Two coordination mechanisms were presented: the Sectoral Table, responsible for strategic planning, and the Donors' Table, aimed at mobilizing the necessary resources for the success of the election. The Prime Minister recalled that the Haitian state has already contributed 70 million dollars to the common electoral fund managed by UNDP, between 2021 and 2025. Furthermore, the 2025-2026 budget allocates more than 3 billion gourdes to support the financing of political parties. Towards the publication of the decree and calendar for elections In the same vein, the Government also announced a capacity-building program for political parties, with 225 organizations having been regularized with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP). The CEP has already published a draft electoral decree, currently in a consultation phase. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the definitive decree and the electoral calendar are expected to be published before the end of November. “The success of the process depends on the Haitian people,” declared the Prime Minister, while commending the commitment of national institutions and international partners, and insisting on citizen mobilization as key to the process's success. “No external support can replace the will of the Haitian people to freely choose their leaders,” he stated. Under the leadership of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Government affirms its commitment to maintaining a course of inclusive dialogue, responsible governance, and assumed democratic sovereignty, to achieve free, credible, and peaceful elections, heralding a new beginning for democracy in Haiti. Jean Mapou
In a context marked by the anticipation of a return to constitutional order, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé convened a meeting this Tuesday at the Prime Minister's Office, bringing together all national and international stakeholders involved in the electoral process. The objective, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, is to strengthen coordination between local institutions and technical and financial partners, and to accelerate the implementation of credible, inclusive, and sovereign elections. Present with the head of Government were several members of the Ministerial Cabinet, representatives of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H), as well as delegates from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other international partners. A consultation deemed crucial for the country's political stability This high-level meeting, according to the Prime Minister's Office, is part of the dynamic of commitment, dialogue, and responsibility that the Prime Minister intends to establish to guarantee political stability and prepare the ground for a transparent election. The head of Government reiterated that the Haitian state remains the driving force of the electoral process, emphasizing national sovereignty in the conduct of operations. “Elections must first and foremost be a Haitian affair, conducted with rigor, transparency, and in the interest of the people,” Fils-Aimé emphasized, as reported in the statement, while commending the constant support of international partners. Security, logistics, and financing at the heart of discussions The discussions allowed for a review of the security, logistical, and technical dimensions of the electoral process, the statement reported. Two coordination mechanisms were presented: the Sectoral Table, responsible for strategic planning, and the Donors' Table, aimed at mobilizing the necessary resources for the success of the election. The Prime Minister recalled that the Haitian state has already contributed 70 million dollars to the common electoral fund managed by UNDP, between 2021 and 2025. Furthermore, the 2025-2026 budget allocates more than 3 billion gourdes to support the financing of political parties. Towards the publication of the decree and calendar for elections In the same vein, the Government also announced a capacity-building program for political parties, with 225 organizations having been regularized with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP). The CEP has already published a draft electoral decree, currently in a consultation phase. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the definitive decree and the electoral calendar are expected to be published before the end of November. “The success of the process depends on the Haitian people,” declared the Prime Minister, while commending the commitment of national institutions and international partners, and insisting on citizen mobilization as key to the process's success. “No external support can replace the will of the Haitian people to freely choose their leaders,” he stated. Under the leadership of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Government affirms its commitment to maintaining a course of inclusive dialogue, responsible governance, and assumed democratic sovereignty, to achieve free, credible, and peaceful elections, heralding a new beginning for democracy in Haiti. Jean Mapou
