Haiti: PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé rallies international partners to fund 2026 elections

Electoral financing: government mobilizes international partners

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé convened a high-level meeting on March 23, 2026, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Port-au-Prince to mobilize international support for financing the country’s upcoming general elections.

The meeting brought together the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), government officials and ministers, along with representatives from major international organizations including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office for Project Services and the Organization of American States (OAS).

Discussions focused primarily on securing funding for the electoral process. Among the key participants were CEP president Jacques Desrosiers and Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Haiti.

The prime minister emphasized the importance of organizing “free, inclusive, credible and transparent” elections, describing the process as critical to restoring national stability.

Political mobilization: hundreds of parties engaged in electoral process

More than 320 political parties are currently involved in the electoral process, reflecting broad participation despite the country’s ongoing institutional challenges.

This effort is being coordinated through a national election task force established to support Haiti’s transition. Authorities also reiterated that the National Pact for Stability and Elections—signed by more than 250 political and economic actors and published in February 2025—serves as the framework guiding the process.

Security concerns: gangs remain a major obstacle to elections

Despite the political momentum, security remains a significant concern. Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to creating conditions conducive to holding elections, which are seen as a key milestone in the political transition that began on February 7, 2026.

However, observers warn that armed groups continue to exert influence in several regions, including the Ouest Department, Artibonite Department and Centre Department.

Illegal checkpoints and roadblocks along national highways could disrupt the organization of the vote, raising concerns about access to polling stations and the overall integrity of the electoral process.

Ronald André.