In a significant move to revitalize Haiti’s education system, the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) formally installed members of the Council of Higher Education and Scientific Research on January 14, 2026. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Villa d’Accueil, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s ongoing educational reform efforts.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, government officials, and representatives from the diplomatic and consular corps, underscoring the importance of this initiative to Haiti’s development agenda.
Laurent Saint-Cyr, President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transition Council, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the transformative potential of this new governing body. He characterized the establishment of the National Agency for Higher Education and Scientific Research (ANESRS) as a fundamental commitment by the state to provide quality education that creates tangible opportunities for Haitian youth while advancing national progress.
Saint-Cyr articulated the Council’s primary mission: to enhance the recognition, quality, and prestige of Haitian academic credentials internationally. This strategic focus aims to create improved integration pathways, mobility options, and excellence standards for students, simultaneously strengthening Haiti’s position within global academic and scientific communities.
The Council’s formation represents Haiti’s deliberate strategic decision to center intelligence, scientific knowledge, and research within its national development framework. Members were reminded of their responsibility as guardians of academic excellence, particularly in an era where science, innovation, and education serve as critical drivers of economic, social, and institutional advancement.
The newly installed Council leadership includes Dr. Hérold Toussaint as President, Dr. Jean Fénol Métellus as Vice-President, and Dr. Jacques Abraham as High Commissioner for Higher Education and Scientific Research. Additional members comprise Dr. Jean Judson Joseph as Secretary General, along with Dr. Evens Emmanuel, Dr. Kitty Balthazard-Accou, and Dr. Serge Philippe Pierre as Council members.