The Haitian Council of Ministers has officially approved the 2025-2026 national budget, totaling 345 billion gourdes, marking a 6.8% increase from the previous fiscal year. This budget is strategically designed to address critical priorities such as public security, electoral organization, and macroeconomic stabilization, as outlined by the Transitional Government. The budget aims to restore confidence, consolidate progress, and lay the groundwork for inclusive and sustainable growth. Key areas of focus include the restoration of public security, the organization of general elections, economic recovery, and the modernization of tax administration. The budget also emphasizes a territorialized approach to public spending, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency in resource allocation. Macroeconomic projections indicate a modest real GDP growth rate of 0.3%, with an end-of-period inflation rate of 23.4%. The budget will be primarily financed through domestic resources, including tax and customs revenues, which account for 70.5% of the total funding. Capital expenditures, representing 38.2% of the budget, will focus on infrastructure rehabilitation, regional recovery, and social protection systems. Specific initiatives include the rehabilitation of police stations, the strengthening of the Haitian National Police and Army, and the introduction of reliable technologies to ensure transparent elections. Additionally, the budget allocates resources for food security, healthcare, education, and gender-based violence prevention, aiming to address the needs of the most vulnerable populations.
