Economy : BRH presents Haiti’s progress to the IMF

On October 13, 2025, during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) engaged in high-level discussions with IMF officials to highlight Haiti’s economic advancements and future collaboration prospects. The meeting, held in Washington, D.C., featured Ronald Gabriel, Governor of the BRH, and Alfred Métellus, Haiti’s Minister of Economy and Finance, alongside key IMF representatives including Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director; André Roncaglia, Executive Director for Haiti; and Camillo Tovar, Mission Chief. The discussions centered on the second review of the Staff Monitored Program (SMP) and explored avenues for continued support in Haiti’s economic and institutional reforms. Governor Gabriel outlined Haiti’s significant achievements, such as maintaining zero monetary financing to ensure fiscal discipline, enhancing the prudential framework with anti-money laundering measures, stabilizing the exchange rate, advancing financial inclusion strategies, and bolstering foreign exchange reserves. These efforts underscored Haiti’s commitment to macroeconomic stability and institutional strengthening. The meeting reinforced the collaborative spirit between Haiti and the IMF, paving the way for sustained reforms and economic recovery.