In a landmark move to strengthen Haiti’s governance infrastructure, the State University of Haiti (UEH) and Expertise France have formalized a strategic partnership backed by European Union funding. The agreement, signed at the National Commission for Public Procurement (CNMP) headquarters, establishes comprehensive support for the Chair of Training, Studies, and Research in Public Procurement alongside the Master’s program in Public Procurement, Management, and Governance.
The signing ceremony witnessed high-level participation from European and Haitian officials, including EU Ambassador Hélène Roos, UEH Rector Professor Dieuseul Prédélus, CNMP Coordinator Claude Dalberg, and Professor Adma Dessein of the National Institute of Administration. Multiple regulatory bodies and academic partners also attended the significant event.
Ambassador Roos positioned this initiative within the broader context of the ‘Building Contract 2’ cooperation program, operational since 2017 with projections through 2027. She emphasized that public procurement represents a fundamental mechanism for advancing governance transparency, spending efficiency, and institutional credibility. The EU’s investment in the Master’s program specifically targets capacity-building within Haiti’s public administration, reflecting the conviction that professional skill development is indispensable for constructing a more effective and trustworthy government apparatus.
Rector Prédélus characterized the agreement as demonstrating UEH’s strategic repositioning as a central catalyst for national development. He described the partnership as transcending conventional academic training, instead representing the university’s commitment to addressing Haiti’s practical challenges. Notably, Prédélus framed the program as ‘a powerful weapon against corruption’ that would establish ‘a lasting culture of integrity in public affairs management.’ He directly addressed attending students, challenging them to become transformative agents within Haiti’s public sector modernization.
CNMP Coordinator Claude Dalberg acknowledged the agreement’s potential structural impact on Haitian governance, expressing particular gratitude for the support enabling both the Master’s program and research chair. He articulated hope that this collaboration would mark a new epoch for procurement practices in Haiti while recognizing UEH’s academic leadership in making the chair a center for both education and practical research.
This tripartite collaboration between CNMP, UEH, and the European Union through Expertise France converges institutional expertise, academic knowledge, and international cooperation to establish specialized training and applied research as foundational elements in modernizing Haiti’s public procurement systems.