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Financial Institution Security in Haiti Under Scrutiny

Washington, D.C. - ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti Urges International Support

The ECOSOC Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti has called upon international financial institutions to redouble their efforts to support Haiti’s economic development and stability.

Escalating Gang Violence Puts Stability at Risk

The group, comprising representatives from 20 countries, met with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), and the World Bank Group to discuss the pressing need for strengthened support. The Advisory Group expressed deep concern over the escalation of gang violence in Haiti, which poses a significant threat to stability and prosperity.

Multinational Security Support Mission Authorized

To address this issue, the group called for the deployment of the Multinational Security Support mission authorized by the United Nations Security Council.

Complementary Long-Term Strategy Needed

However, the group emphasized that security measures must be complemented by a comprehensive long-term strategy to address the root causes of violence, including:

  • Political instability
  • Economic and social inequalities
  • Poverty
  • Human rights violations
  • Impunity
  • Corruption
  • Weak public institutions

International Financial Institution Support Needed

The Advisory Group also highlighted the need for increased support from international financial institutions to strengthen Haitian capacities in areas such as:

  • Food security
  • Health care
  • Education
  • Judicial systems

It urged these institutions to enhance their support to Haitian authorities to address issues like:

  • Brain drain
  • High attrition rates among public sector employees
  • Limited access to fuel for health infrastructure

Systematic Use of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Condemned

The group also expressed concern over the systematic use of sexual and gender-based violence by gangs and called for enhanced protection and effective responses for victims. It urged further assistance to strengthen Haiti’s judicial and correctional systems and to develop clear plans for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of gang members.

Haitian-Owned Political Solutions Key

Addressing the root causes of instability in Haiti requires Haitian-owned political solutions, the Advisory Group emphasized, urging:

  • Political actors to redouble their efforts towards establishing an inclusive national political dialogue
  • Civil society groups, religious leaders, and the private sector to support credible elections

CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group Welcomed

The group welcomed the persistent work of CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group to support political dialogue in Haiti and stressed the importance of coordination and coherence among partners, as well as meaningful engagement of and ownership by Haitians.