With less than three months left in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the situation remains grim, marking the sixth year of economic contraction. In this concerning context, economist Kesner Pharel spoke on Magik 9 about the current political and economic climate. According to him, the challenges facing the country extend far beyond the conduct of elections. “Organizing elections will not solve the problems because the behaviors are not good,” he asserted.

Mr. Pharel stressed the importance of a behavioral change as a crucial lever for Haiti's development. He urged politicians to convey to international actors that the country's real challenges go well beyond the electoral process.