Eight years of recession, revenues below forecasts, and accumulating priorities: the Haitian state must finance its security, elections, and recovery with resources that do not keep pace. A few weeks after the budget was adopted, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) initiated discussions. On October 28, 2026, during the Wednesday of Reflection, representatives from international financial institutions and the public administration came together to explore how to mobilize more resources. The theme was: "Mobilization of public revenues: what levers for Haiti?"

The figures presented by the Director General of the Budget, Jean-Michel Silin, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), illustrate the challenge. The 2026-2027 Budget amounts to 401.2 billion gourdes, while expected current revenues reach 262.9 billion. Mr. Silin recalled the context in which this budget was developed: eight years of recession, an escalating budget deficit, and increased reliance on financing, with revenues not meeting targets and growing pressure on expenditures. Current revenues have been collected below forecasts. Additionally, there are supplementary credits aimed at strengthening law enforcement, the electoral process, and support for political parties, estimated in billions of gourdes. "This budget reflects the government's will and its priorities," he stated.