CEP and Economy Ministry Discuss Budget Adjustments for Haiti Elections
Officials weigh a possible increase to the initial $120 million electoral allocation amid a revised calendar.
Haiti's Minister of Economy and Finance, Serge Gabriel Collin, held an extensive discussion on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with representatives of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), including its President, Peterson Pierre-Louis, regarding financial arrangements for the implementation of the electoral process, according to icihaiti.com.
During the meeting, the CEP outlined its requirements for organizing the upcoming elections. Citing the new revised electoral calendar and operational and logistical constraints encountered on the ground, officials said it had become necessary to update expenditure planning for the electoral process, the outlet reported.
The discussions facilitated a joint analysis of the requirements and the available budgetary resources. Both the Ministry and the CEP said they intend to continue this collaboration to ensure informed decisions are made, including the adoption of necessary budgetary adjustments.
According to icihaiti.com, the consultation reflects a commitment by state representatives to work together toward a potential increase in the initial $120 million USD budget allocation, while remaining in compliance with institutional responsibilities and budgetary procedures. No final figure or timeline for the adjustment was announced.