AmCham Participates in Budget Consultation Meeting Hosted by Ministry of Economy and Finance

As part of its commitment to engaging in national economic dialogue, AmCham Haiti was represented by Mrs. Deborah Stark, Vice President of the Board, at a key consultation meeting hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). The session, held on February 14, 2025, at the Karibe Hotel, was convened as part of a broader effort by the Ministry to promote budgetary transparency and inclusive participation in the development of the amended national budget for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.

The Minister of Economy and Finance, accompanied by his senior staff, presented the main components and strategic priorities of the revised budget to representatives of civil society organizations and the private sector, emphasizing the government’s commitment to timely and systematic disclosure of public finance information. This initiative aligns with international best practices in fiscal transparency, which is defined as the full and accessible disclosure of all relevant budgetary information to the public.

During this session, discussions centered on:

1. The overall direction and priorities of the revised budget;
2. Planned fiscal measures and their potential impact on key sectors.

The revised budget retains the core priorities outlined in the original 2024–2025 budget, which include:

• Public and national security;
• Economic recovery, infrastructure rehabilitation, food and health security;
• A national dialogue and constitutional reform;
• Restoration of the rule of law and judicial institutions;
• Organization of democratic elections.

The Ministry affirmed its objective to finalize and submit the amended budget for adoption before the beginning of March 2025.