Joubert Pollas Junior<\/span><\/span>, Director of Programming and Planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAt the conclusion of the meeting, Jacques Desrosiers thanked participants for their contributions and stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue with all sectors of national life.<\/p>\n
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Electoral authorities and private sector hold strategic talks The Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti (CEP) held a meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, with representatives of the private business sector in P\u00e9tion-Ville to discuss preparations for the country\u2019s upcoming elections. Several major business organizations participated in the discussions, including the Association des Industries d\u2019Ha\u00efti (ADIH), the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti (AMCHAM), the Chambre Franco-Ha\u00eftienne de Commerce et d\u2019Industrie (CFHCI), the Chambre de Commerce et d\u2019Industrie Ha\u00eftiano-Canadienne (CCIHC), and the Chambre de Commerce et d\u2019Industrie de l\u2019Ouest (CCIO). The meeting aimed to review key aspects of the electoral process and strengthen coordination between electoral authorities and economic stakeholders. Security and funding remain key conditions The session was opened by CEP President Jacques Desrosiers, who framed the discussions around a \u201cpatriotic and responsible commitment\u201d to ensure the success of the electoral process. He was joined by electoral adviser Yves Marie Edouard. According to the CEP, other council members are currently on official missions both within Haiti and abroad. Desrosiers emphasized two essential conditions for holding elections: The establishment of an acceptable security environment The availability of sufficient financial resources to carry out electoral operations These factors remain critical as Haiti continues to face significant political and security challenges. Electoral process and key concerns discussed During the meeting, CEP officials presented several elements related to the electoral process, including: Key provisions of the electoral decree published on December 1, 2025 Progress on the electoral calendar Procedures for voter registration Participants also raised a number of concerns, including: The requirement of a discharge certificate for former public fund managers The situation of individuals sanctioned by the United Nations and foreign states The level of citizen participation in elections The use of the national identification card issued by the Office National d\u2019Identification (ONI) Technical clarifications and continued dialogue Several CEP officials provided detailed responses to the issues raised, including: Jean Roger Philippe Augustin, Executive Director Jean Marie R\u00e9my, Head of the Electoral Registry Joubert Pollas Junior, Director of Programming and Planning At the conclusion of the meeting, Jacques Desrosiers thanked participants for their contributions and stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue with all sectors of national life. 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