Haiti Elections: Nearly $40 Million Still Needed to Close the Electoral Budget Gap

Funding for Haiti’s upcoming elections is not yet fully secured. Of the $120 million earmarked for organizing the electoral process, $80,651,000 has already been paid into the pooled fund managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), nearly $39.35 million still has to be raised to close the electoral budget.

The ministry’s figures reflect payments recorded as of September 30, 2026. They are based on the budget submitted by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) before the latest revision of the electoral calendar. That means nearly a third of the initially planned envelope remains unfunded.

Funding included in the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget

The MEF says, however, that the missing amount is included in the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Disbursements are to be made gradually, according to the needs of each stage of the electoral operations. The ministry did not specify when the next payments will be made.

A working meeting with the CEP is also expected as soon as possible. It should allow the two institutions to take stock of spending to date and consider any budget adjustments made necessary by the revised calendar.

Transparency and disbursement timeline

The MEF reaffirmed its commitment to financially support the electoral process and stressed transparency in the management of public funds. Beyond that pledge, however, the real challenge will be making the money available in time to fund each phase of the vote.

With nearly $40 million still to be mobilized, meeting the electoral deadlines will also depend on the authorities’ ability to deliver the promised disbursements. Whether those funds actually materialize will be decisive for the rest of the process.

Moïse François