Haiti's Finance Ministry Details Funding for $120M Electoral Budget
As of September 30, 2026, over $80 million has been contributed to UN-managed funds, leaving a $39 million balance to be financed.
Haiti's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has released details on the financing of the country's upcoming elections, following the publication of the revised electoral calendar, according to icihaiti.com. The electoral budget, as communicated by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) to the Ministry prior to the latest calendar revision, amounts to 120 million US dollars. As of September 30, 2026, contributions made to the "basket funds" managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) total slightly over 80 million US dollars ($80,651,000), the Ministry said. The remaining balance to be funded stands at 39 million US dollars ($39,349,000). The Ministry specified that this balance is included in the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and will be disbursed incrementally, based on the requirements for implementing the electoral process. To review the execution of the electoral budget and discuss any potential adjustments, the Ministry plans to hold a working meeting with the CEP as soon as possible. The announcement comes amid Haiti's revised electoral timeline dated October 28, 2026, the outlet reported.