Haiti's Planning Minister Meets Swiss, Brazilian Envoys on Aid Coordination
Sandra Paulemon and the two ambassadors co-chairing the Technical Coordination of Partners discussed a portfolio review and a possible international development cooperation fund.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Sandra Paulemon, Minister of Planning and External Cooperation, held a working session with the Ambassadors of Switzerland and Brazil to Haiti, the two countries currently co-chairing the Technical Coordination of Partners (CTP), according to icihaiti.com.
Discussions focused first on the organization and follow-up of a portfolio review, with the two diplomats proposing a sectoral approach involving relevant government ministries and technical and financial partners, coordinated by the Ministry of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE). The meeting also addressed strengthening the governance of the CTP, a dialogue mechanism between Haitian institutions and partners.
The Minister outlined efforts to structure aid coordination and establish a clear national policy on external cooperation, including discussion of a potential International Development Cooperation Fund designed to integrate with existing financing instruments. She highlighted Switzerland's experience in local development, governance, resilience and humanitarian action, and Brazil's expertise in family farming, food security, public health and vocational training.
Paulemon invited partners to support the National Program for Stabilization and Economic, Social, and Territorial Recovery (PNSREST) and proposed a roadmap to identify priority areas and establish a monitoring mechanism for externally funded projects, the outlet reported.