Consensus National Pour Une Transition Inclusive et des Élections Transparentes

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Country/entity: Haiti
Region: Americas
Agreement name: Consensus National Pour Une Transition Inclusive et des Élections Transparentes
Date: 21 Dec 2022
Agreement status: Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement: Yes
Agreement/conflict level: Intrastate/intrastate conflict
Haitian Political Crisis and Gang Violence (2011 - )
Recent violence can be linked to unrest caused by government removal of fuel subsidies in July 2018. Preceding this, over a decade of breakages in the social contract through a series of interim governments presiding over corruption, human rights abuses, sustained gang violence and lack of public services, set against a series of natural disasters, also shape the present phase of violent political crisis.

Between 2011-2016, corruption and poverty fuelled regular anti-government protests under new President Michel Martelly. A number of politicians and lawyers challenged the validity of a series of constitutional amendments made by congress under Martelly. In 2016, after postponing presidential elections and ruling by decree for over a year, Martelly resigned. Martelly’s designated candidate Jovenel Moise won a drawn-out process, with allegations of polling fraud delaying his office until early 2017. Social and political unrest continued, with an increase in gang violence towards citizens, and continued violation of human rights under Moise. Opposition accused government of constraining the judiciary’s authority, with US officials also alleging that government officials were collaborating with gangs to suppress political opposition and anti-government protest, further aggravating social unrest and violence.

Moise also continued to rule by decree and postponed a referendum, with mass protests against his rule taking place in early 2021. On the 7th of July 2021, a group of armed men assassinated the president in his home.

Throughout 2021 there were more natural disasters, and under interim prime minister Ariel Henry, Gangs further established themselves as informal authorities, becoming increasingly autonomous from the political elites they had historically been affiliated with. Coalitions of gangs blockaded Port-au-Prince in October 2021 and again in September 2022, following another year of social unrest caused by government withdrawal of fuel subsidies, as seen in 2018. By October 2023 the UNSC authorised a Kenyan-led multinational security support mission (MSS).

In February 2024, while Henry was in Nairobi a coalition of rival gangs swept through the capital attacking police stations, government buildings and forcing the airport to close. In response, Caribbean Community states, the US and other nations initiated talks, concluding with formation of a Transitional Presidential Council, and Henry resigning.

As of early 2025, a proposed plan for a referendum continues to be delayed due to a lack of functioning electoral bodies, and the secure environment necessary for polling processes. Gangs continue to control much of the capital and key roads, with estimates of over 5,600 killed due to gang violence in 2024, with hundreds more killed going into 2025. Over one million people are estimated to have been displaced by violence as of January 2025.
Stage: Framework/substantive - partial
Conflict nature: Government/territory
Peace process: Haiti: post-2022 agreements
Parties: Haiti signatories

Ariel Henry, Prime minister

Economic sector

Gonzales Rudolph, AMCHAM

Thomas Adamson, ADIH

Laurent Saint-Cyr, CCIO

Nathalie Pierre-Louis on behalf of Gerard Laborde, CCIHC

Political sector

Jean Willy Lazarre, spokesperson for indigenous people

Royal M. Jacqueline, OCDDIH

Mackenson Voicy, STK Solution Tet Kole

Jules Francesca, CFPNH

Elianne [Delius], STK

Menard Emmanuel, Concertation Politique Pour un Compromis Historique

Desallins Abel, Concertation Politique Pour un Compromis Historique

Valery D. Jacques, Concertation Politique Pour un Compromis Historique

Saint Roc Dominique, Undh CauCus

Fougère Adolphe, O/AHH CauCus

Wesner Surpris PENH (caucus)

Cély Jean Belot, Fòs Gran Nò (CAUCUS)

Aurelius Wisly, MoFHA (CauCus)

Barthelemy Joseph Yves Junior, Parti Federaliste

Sanon Nemrod, Nouvelle Alternative pour la reconciliation de l’arrondissement de Belle-Anse et de Fonds-Verrettes

Thomas Jean Verlin Rosny, Parti Federaliste

Maître Rodol Pierre, Commission Grosam

Harry Moncoeur, Commission GROSAM

Romane Omeus, Commission GROSAM

Pierre [illegible], Commission GROSAM

Maître Tarly Guirand, Commission Grosam/Société Civile engagée

Sainvil Euguy, Parti Fusion des Sociaux-Démocrates Haïtiens, PFSDH

Aristide Fritznel, Parti PLEH, PARTI POUR L'AVANCEMENT ECONOMIQUE HAITIEN

[illegible]

[Illegible] Eddy, Operasyon Chavire Chodyè Pou Yon Nouvèl Ayiti, OCCNA

Gilles Wilfrid, AYITI 2054

Paul Gerat Jean Baptiste, Eskwad Demokratik

Jean Jean Fritznel, Platfon Politik Viktwa

Dominique Rony [illegible], CJPRECIPRO

Jimmy Charles Jean Marie, AVHE

Louisma Ulrick, RASOH

Ernest Harrison, Parti konstwilavi (PKL)/ nouvelle classe politique

Bienaime A Rodon, Compromis Historique

Edouard Wadner, Compromis Historique

Jn Pierre Jude, Compromis Historique

Alexandre Jean Rony, Compromis Historique

Decime J Chrisnel, Compromis Historique

Joseph Patrick Sully W, coalition des partis politiques & des organisations socio-politiques & allies / Coppos Haiti & allies

Fleurissaint Garal, organisation G13, OG13, Coppos Haiti et alliés

Nelson Delva, PODEPS, PODEPS, Coppos Haïti et alliés

Turenne Marjorie, coalition des partis politiques & des organisations socio-politiques & allies / Coppos Haiti & allies

Gardith Jeanniton ,Solidarite Citoyenne, SC, Regroupement des non alignes

Charles Joseph, Association intregrale pour la [defense] des droits des Haitiens, PPAIDDH, Regroupement des non-alignes

Wilguins Joseph, Unite de Solidatire Citoyenne, USC, regroupement des non-alignes

Reynold Georges, alliance pour une transition constitutionelle, alliance pour l’avancement et la liberation d’Haiti (ATC, ALAH)

Orisma Antoine, organizasyon neg [illegible], ONL, Coppos Haiti et allies

Steeven Fils, Mouvement social de Solino, MSS, Coppos Haiti et allies

Merisien Nathalie, Pati politik entre non, PPEN, Coppos Haiti et allies

Andrienne Rene, Pot [illegible] por Change Ayiti, Polca, regroupement des non-alignes

Salomon Jamil, Groupe des parties pr alternative & allies , GPAA, Coppos Haiti et allies

Conserve Harinon, Cooperation pour la solidarite humaine, COOSH, Coppos Haiti et allies

Wilson Joseph, Groupe des huits (8) Parties et alliés, Coppos Haiti et alliés

Emile Ralph, Mouvement pour la sauvegarde de la [illegible], MSD, coppos Haiti et alliés

Markenson Elery, Pati Louvri Baryè (PLB)

Dimy Dutervil, politique / REGwoupman Etidyan Revolisyonè (RETIRE)

RONY Vixamar, organisation/parti politique / OJADHA/PLB / Pati-Louvri-Baryè

Fernando Fleurilien, Politique / Mouvman Vodouyizan Ayisyen (MVA), ASLA

Youselin Paul, Association des Jeunes pour le développement de Rivière-Sable, Socio-Politique, AJDR

(Illegible), Politique / Association Universitaire pour la rénovation d'Haïti, AURHA

SAINTILME Jacques, OJAP (Organisation des Jeunes Actives de la Plaine-du-Nord) OJAP

Pierre Galise, (EDE) Les engagés pour le développement, EDE

(Illegible) Sangeline, Organisation des Jeunes Actives de la Plaine-du-Nord, OJAP

ELLERY JEAN, Mouvman Vodou Ayisyen / Altenativ sitwayèn pou yon lòt Ayiti (MVA)

(Illegible), parti Debou Ayiti, Montana

Joseph Nathalie Vilme, Grosam, Montana

Louis Desrouleaux, Regwoupman Sitwayen pou Espwa

Louis Jean Gethro Kombit Pou Chanje Ayiti, CNT accord Montana

Enorsh Pierre, LDDCHC, Montana

Mézile Lhérisson Yanick, PLANSPA

Alusma Josue, AMAND

Gerard Joseph, VÉRITÉ

Gerald PIERRE, Voix de la majorité silencieuse (VMS), Regroupement des non-alignés

JOSEPH JACQUES DESIR, Élan démocratique pour la majorité (EDEM), Reroupement des non-alignés

Philomène Celestin, Parti des travailleurs(ses) révolutionaires pour l’intégration des masses, Regroupement des non-alignés/Group of Non-Aligned, PATRIM

Jean Valin Rosny THOMAS, Parti fédéraliste, Regroupement des non-alignés, PF

Simon Resner , Organisation des Jeunes révolutionnaires de l’Artibonite (OJRA), COPPOS Haiti et Alliés

Joseph C. Thurin, PLB / Pati Louvri Baryé

Junior Gracia Désir, Platfòm Politik Viktwa, COPPOS Haiti et alliés, PPV

Isméro Dieuphène, Mouvement pour l'engagement et le réveil des citoyens haitiens, NON-ALIGNES, MEACH

Jorchemy Jean Baptiste, Mouvement national pour la transparence, Regroupement des non-alignés, MNT

Jean Pierre Wisly, Parti politique des organisations de la jeunesse, Regroupement des non-alignés, PPOJFH

Walking C. Joseph, Parti politique des organisations de la jeunesse forte d’Haïti, Regroupement des non-alignés, PPOJFH

Jean Louis (Illegible) Association intégrale pour le développement des droits haïtiens, Les non-alignés, AIDDH

Berice Destiné, Pati politik men kontre pou sové ayiti, Regroupement des non-alignés

Pascal Adrien, Movement / Mouvement national pour la transparence-Toutouni, Regroupement des non-alignés, MNT

(Illegible) Demesier, Pot louvri pou chanjé Ayiti, Regroupement des non-alignés, POLCA

Nahomie Thomas, Coalition pour l’avenir du Nord, Non-alignés, CAN

Jonas Alexandre, Coalition des Partis Politiques pour une Entente Nationale, Coppos Haïti et alliés, COPPENA

Anrino DESTINOBLE, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH), Protocole d'Entente des Signataires de l'Accord des Masses, PEDSAM

Jérome Michelet, Mouvement Idéal Goman, MIG

haerby Jean Lelio ROC (Bilolo Kongo), Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Accord National pour la Libération d'Haïti

Sydne Riost , NOUSELL, COPPOS-Haiti et alliés

(Illegible), Comité des Jeunes pour le développement national, COPPOS-HAITI et ALLIÉS, CJDN

Cherilne Nelzy Joseph, Parti Politique Pour le Développement d'Haïti, Regroupement des non-alignés, PPDH

Renaud Jean Baptiste, Generation Solidaire pour une Nouvelle Alternative, Regroupement des Non Alignés, GSNA

Francillon Vronsky, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Kontra Pèp la

François Stéphania, politique / Lutte pour le développement de l'artibonite, DAL

Mimose ANDRÉ, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Accord Vision Condition Féminine Sauveurson PHILIPPE, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Accord du Milieu

Jean Chrisnel DECIME, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Accord Final Vertières

Frantz DÉSAMOUR, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Akò Tranzisyon Jenerasyonèl

Jean Wilson HIPPOLITE, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Citoyens Engagés pour une Sortie de Crise, CESOC

Claude Akim DORT, Association des universitaires pour la Rénovation d’Haïti

Yranio JOSEPH, Association des universitaires pour la rénovation d'Haiti /AURHA /Partage, AURHA

Laphson R. FANFAN, AURHA - Association des universitaires pour la Rénovation D'HAITI, AURHA

DORCELUS Jeanvens, Politique / Mouvman Jen krètyen pou libere Ayiti, MDJKLA

Timothée Wilguens, Politique / Force Réelle Saint Marc, FRSM

Bigues FLORISTAL, Accord Unitaire d'Haïti (AUH) / Akò Lari a

(Illegible) ELAN, Association des universitaires pour la rénovation d’Haïti / AURHA / PARTAGE, AURHA

Jean-Baptiste Jimmy, Politique / Regroupman etidyan Revolisyonè, RETIRE

Rood Jamsly SENAT, politique / Association des universitaires pour la Rénovation d’Haïti (AURHA)

(Illegible), Organisation des jeunes actives de la Plaine-du-Nord/Organisation of Active Youth of La Plaine-du-Nord, OJAP

Borne (Illegible), Organisation des jeunes actives de la Plaine-du-Nord, OJAP

Jacques Rido Saint Juste, Mouvman Ideyal Goman, MIG

François Emmanuel, Pati louvri baryé, PLB

Nelson J. Cirius, RETIRE, RETIRE, politique

Luvens Rampart, Groupement des Etudiants pour la Renovation et Innovation Sociale, GRERIS, politique

Miden Joseph, Regroupman etidyan Revolisyonè, RETIRE, politique

Marc (Illegible) Au Debut, SAD, Au Debut

Magoffie Jean Ronel, De Bou Ayiti

LOMBARD Carl Ismael , PONAH

LEGERME REGINAL, FOP 2000

Jean Wisonne, MORSH

Saint-Jean Marthely, NODRA

(Illegible), Eco Vert

Aristide Fritznel, PLEH

Augustin Gustave, citoyen

François Dieubenry, ciel

Pierre-Louis Jean Claude, (Illegible)

(Illegible)

Pierre Louis Denis, cPHREN

Augustin Ponchetelot, corads

Paul Jonathant, cogerett

Bertrand Pierre, Konfians

Jeune Bathelmy, cogerett

Jean Benson , RAMPHA

Read and approved by the committee of the executive of the Grosam for authentification. Aristide Fritznel, Pierre Louis Jean Claude, Pasteur Étienne Duplant

PIERRE Jean Pierre, PRS

Pierre Delice, Zoula

BONNE ANNE (Illegible), (Illegible)

SAINT-JEAN (Illegible), MAICA

BONNY Dieudonné, IPPAC

Jean Fritznel, Sektè Jenès Ayisyen

Osflort Simon, Fanm Kore Fanm

Mercredi Marie (Illegible), KRAK

ETIENNE Elizabeth, MOFABEL

JOHN (Illegible), MOFANO

OSNY Cadet, MOFANO/consored

LOUIS Jean Guerda, LIAAF/CONSORED

Louis Jean, FEPROS

(Illegible) Agnes, PPH

Pierre Frédo, ERS

(Illegible) Jean Louis, (Illegible)

Pierre (Illegible), FIH

Nelson Jean, OLLG

Ariste Jean, AGG

St. Huliste Jean, ITK

Etienne Zoberte, MOFABEL

Vilsaint Jean, (Illegible)

Philippe Désir, (Illegible) patriotique

Jules (Illegible), KODAKA

Francois Exilus Gabriel, PPC

Jeannot Guerlin, Group 49

Louis Mackenson Salomon, (Illegible)

Gelair Pierre, (Illegible)

Jean Baptiste Fedel, PSH

Social sector

Etienne Fanfan , EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA (EGA)

Youseline Anastin, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA (EGA)

Boursiquot Elisabette, commerçante, Association des Commerçants du Nord, ACN

Anastin Jorane, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA (EGA)

Fanfan (Illegible) Schmaïder, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA (EGA)

Orélus Lovely, organisation des femmes, Femme pour l'Education et le Développement de l'Enfant en société, FEDES

Venslyne Jean Louis, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA

Anastin Ronaldo, Parlement étudian Haïtien, ASLA, PEH

Daniella Anastin, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA

Jean Dieudonné Magloire, Syndicat / Sport / Solidarité pour la Promotion organisationnelle du rayonnement des talents sportif, CSH, SPORTS

Alandre Saintil, ASOSI, ASOSI

Anastin Ronaldo, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA

Derius Wedson, EFYA Agri Kol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA

Anastin Rose-Myrland, EFYA Agrikol Groupe, ASLA, EFYA (EGA)

Toussaint Claude, Mouvman Nasyonal Veye Anwo, Veye Anba, Coppos Haïti et alliés

Darlance Justin, Bureau National de la Défense des Droits de l’Enfant (BNDDE)

Jean Ronel, MOPHRODEB, AJMB, Scouts d’Haïti, ANSH, Scouts avec tous les groups scouts pays

Dorcelus Wislaine, [Illegible], Coppos-Haïti et alliés

Saint-Fleur Makenson, Bureau national de la Défense des Droits de l’Enfant (BNDDE)

[Not indicated], Chavannes Saint-Louis, Groupe d’appui à l’animation socio-culturelle de Milot (GAASCM)

Andral Sénatus, Altenativ Sitwayen Pou Yon Lot Ayiti (ASLA)

Léopold Altidor, Groupe de réflexion et d’action pour le développement d’Haïti (GRADH)

Guy Lainé, Société en nom collectif, Institut supérieur de recherche et de formation (ISREF), ASLA

[No name here], Solidarité jeunesse pour une autre société (SOJES), ASLA

Lucien Régine, Organisation des Femmes, Femme pour le développement de l’enfance en société (FEDES)

Juin Charlot, Pitit Charlemagne Peralte (PCP)

Marcelin Jean-Philippe, SYTRACH (Syndicat des transporteurs du Cap-Haïtien)

Colbert Similien, SYTRACH (Syndicat des transporteurs du Cap-Haïtien)

Jean Laguerre Joel, Association des Salariés des Transports du Nord

Alin Doriscar, Société nom collectif, Institut Supérieur de Recherche et de Formation

Wendy Pierrant, Parlement Étudiant Haïtien (PEH)

Fresnel Fanfan, Collectif des Avocats, des pasteurs et des enseignants pour les départements du Nord d’Haïti (CAPEDNH)

Wilgens Pierre, Association Jeunes Mathador Dondon (AJMD), FECHAN

Violeine Monestime, Association Jeunes Matador Dondon (AJMD), FECHAN

Pierre-Louis Anderson, Organisation Groupe de Planteur Pyrame (OGPP)

Belfort Jean Patrick, Association des Citoyens pour le progrès socio-économique de la Grand d’Anse (ASIPSEGA)

René [Illegible], Association Paysanne pour Développement Guinandée (APDG)

Alix Salomon, Organisation Socio Politique, Altenativ Sitwayen Pou Yon Lot Ayiti (ASLA)

Raynald Estimable, Coalition Régionale des Universitaires du Grand Nord (CRUGN), ASLA

[Illegible] Christian, Organisation, Association des Jeunes Actifs de [Illegible], AJAL

[Illegible], Organisation, Organisation pour le développement durable [Illegible], ODDPN

Dieudex Salomon, Coalition Régionale des Universitaires du Grand Nord (CRUGN), ASLA

Junior Toussaint, Solidarité jeunesse pour une autre société (SOJES), ASLA

Marcelin Kemy J-Philippe, Jeunesse Campinordaise en action (JCA)

Bellamour Venise, Organisation, Association Jeunes Matador Dondon (AJMD), FECHAN

Sherley Orelus, Organisation de femme, Fondation pour l’émancipation des femmes et des filles (FEWGI)

Louidor [Illegible], Coalition Régionale des Universitaires du Grand Nord (CRUGN/PEH)

Waldinde Germain, Fondation Georges Séraphin Père (FGSP)

Pierre Sony, [Illegible] nou viv, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Hilaire Edner, Fédération des organisations militantes pour le travail, éducation et culturel haïtienne (FORMTECH), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Kelly Gabriel, Organisation des Jeunes Actives de la Plaine-du-Nord, [Illegible]

Esaïe Elan, Former pour mieux [Illegible, maybe ‘utile’], FUM, R-CIRPS

Galan Kobenson, Jen Reveye (JERE)

Michel Jn Ronald, [Illegible], Mouvman jen kretyen pou libe Ayti

Wilmy Jean, FVAD (Forum Vaudou/Vodou anti dechoucage), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Roobens Thélémaque, Aksyon Jèn Pou Avansman Vodou (AJAV), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Josélus Jean Michel, Regroupement des citoyens pour le respect et la défense des droits en Haïti (RCRDDH), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Pierre Wensor, Nou pap konplis (NPK), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Waldeck Marcelin, RCAPN, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Anthonio Forestal, Regroupement des associations visionnaires pour le développement et le progrès (RAVIDEP), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Dieujuste Marc Aubert, OFFF, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Paul Elie Faustin, Force nous et alliés (FNOU), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Charles Nadine, Jen Reveye (JERE)

St Jean Fabienne, OPDSH, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Carlin Augustin, Jen Reveye (JERE)

Félicier Fanfan, Collectif des Avocats, des pasteurs et des enseignants pour les départements du Nord d’Haïti (CAPEDNH)

Marc Elie Chery, Souverain Sanctuaire National d’Ayiti (SSNA)

Dortenord Marc Ely, Centre d’étude biblique et de lecture appliquée (CIBLA)

Jean Pierre Étienne, Mouvement des jeunes culturel pour le développement d’Haïti (MJCDH)

Jean-Louis Philoclès, société civile, Solidarité jeunesse pour une autre société (SOJES)

Ofny Cadet, COSORED, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Charles Maridoris, COSNA, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Lucien Shery, Union des jeunes progressistes pour l'avancement du pays (UJPAP), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

[Illegible], CEIDA, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Olius Roudeline, Jèn Reveye (JERE)

Jean Paul Jean Jackson, APHADE

Elien Isac, Regroupement association vaudou haïtien (RAVAH), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Nicole Verrier, Entr’ Elles, entité féminine nationale travaillant sur la santé sexuelle et reproductive, l’éducation, l’entreprenariat pour une société équitable

St Juste Cyril Victor, [Illegible], Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Charles Mario, COSNA, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Kervens Destinoble, Altenativ Sitwayen Pou Yon Lot Ayiti Saint Marc (ASLA Saint Marc)

[Illegible], OPPS

Bony Jeff, OJDDEL, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Calixte Henry, Mofad, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Augustin Jean Claude, Temple Vaudou Haïtien (TEVAH), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Païllant Jn Samuel, KORENIP, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Guerrier Gary, Union nationale des Normaliens d’Haiti (UNNOH)

Gregory [Illegible], Mouvman Vodou Ayisyen (MVA), ASLA

Lubin [Illegible] Saint Gerard, Réseau aux droits de l’enfant, Réseau de surveillance aux enfants en difficultés (RSED)

Herisse Alcinor, Groupe d’action pour la transformation agricole et restauration (GATAR)

[Illegible], Éducatif et organisationelle, Collège mixte nouvelle vision (CMNV), Chauffeur [Illegible] en action de la Grand’Anse [Illegible]

Versanne Vickson, Travailler activement pour la bonne marche de l’éducation, Groupement de réflexion des directeurs d’école [Illegible] (GREDEB)

Arold Augustin, Coalition régionale des universitaires du Grand Nord (CRUGN), ASLA

[Illegible], Ligue des pasteurs du Nord/Coalition des églises (LPN)

Simon Osflort, KOFAV, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Dominique Mythal, Temple Damballah, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

[Illegible] Nahomie, IVVA, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Dorvilier Ilmose, Organisation des femmes dévouées pour le développement (OFEDED) Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Samanca Cetoute, Idé ak Aksyon Fanm Pou Sove Ayiti (IAFSA), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Sylvestre Syltane, Fédération des organisations du département de l’Artibonite (FODA), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Antonine Vicière, Cœur de Femmes D’Haïti (OCFH), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Lilianne Toussaint, Solidarité Peyizan pou devlopman riral (SPDR), Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Fritzner Jean, La Bastille en Action (LEA)

Pierre Jelette, CNEH

Blandine Bauvais, Centre d’éducation culturelle internationale l’art expérience, CECIL, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Paul Jean Rio, CONEH

Milhomme Marcel, Force 21 Nations Unis en action, Coppos Haïti et Alliés

Coeurcimus Abner, BAJAPVU

Galiotte Marie Ganette, RAFADEG

Brutus Jean Garby, Platfom Politik [Illegible]

Sanozier Remy, UNSMT

Henry [Illegible], FEHATRAP

Pierre Fenal, [Illegible]

Jules Jean Lebien, OCDDIH

Millias Olgens, GRIAG

Boursiquot Jean Claude, CTAH

Pierre Leonel, CTAH

Benoit Jefferson, CTAH

Gedeon Réginald, Plateforme Kore Lavi (PKL)

Sa Majesté Augustin Saint Clou, Woyom Vodou d’Haïti

Demosthène Marie Mireille, RANAMSAP

Allah Louis, OFAMOLA

Blanc Kerlyne, OFANLA

Mireille [Illegible, possibly Desulme], [Illegible]

Elise Saint-Paul, RACIMOLAP

Neptune Frantz, AGORA LAJENÈS

Saint Hubert Shela, SoFEA Solidarité Fanm pou ede Ayiti

Saint Cyr C. Cassandra, SoFEA Solidarité Fanm pou ede Ayiti

[Illegible] Naphtalie, SoFEA

Sirius Lourdie, FEDOFEDH

Metellus Claudia, SoFEA

Augustin Novia, FEDOFEDH

Jean Miguel Auguste, Arc en ciel

Allah Louis, PLAFKAY

Mireille Desulme, PLAFKAY

Tania Jean-Pierre, COFEHAPS

Jocelyne Jean Louis, RAMSA

Allah Louis, COFO

Charles Prospère, Groupe de travail sur la sécurité
Third parties: -
Description: In this agreement, the various political parties and civil society organisations in Haiti resolve to deal with the violent political crisis in the country by means of establishing an interim arrangement for governing the country until elections can be organised and held. As part of this agreement, the Government is expected to heed the decisions of the High Council of Transition regarding the process of making constitutional changes and returning to a state of order. With regard to transparency and good governance, the Government is to follow the assessments of the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions. Additionally, an independent electoral commission is established. All of these interim institutions are defined in the agreement as not being in subordination to the government and are established with quotas for the representation of women.

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Groups

Children/youth: No specific mention.
Disabled persons: No specific mention.
Elderly/age: No specific mention.
Migrant workers: No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group: No specific mention.
Religious groups: No specific mention.
Indigenous people: No specific mention.
Other groups: No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons: No specific mention.
Social class: No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender: About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
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About the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA)
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Article 11 The OCGA is composed of twenty-one (21) members slected among personalities coming from political organisations, socio-professional associations and local community organisations from ten (10) departments and the diaspora.
Its composition must reflect a national and territorial participation as well as a female quota of 30%.
Article 12 The OCGA is managed by a bureau of three (3) members, with at least one female member.
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About the Electoral Council and the Elections
Article 16 A Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) shall be established.
To this end, the Government shall submit to the HCT a provisional list of twenty (20) personalities, coming from representative structures of the Haitian civil society in the homeland as well as in the diaspora.
The HCT, in concertation with the Prime Minister, shall select nine (9) persons, among them at least three (3) women, as members of the PEC.
Men and boys: No specific mention.
LGBTI: No specific mention.
Family: No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general): About the Elements of Consensus
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About the security
Article 2 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to consider, as a prerequisite, the question of security of the lives and the property being a sovereign duty of the State.
State configuration: No specific mention.
Self determination: No specific mention.
Referendum: No specific mention.
State symbols: No specific mention.
Independence/secession: No specific mention.
Accession/unification: No specific mention.
Border delimitation: No specific mention.
Cross-border provision: No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed): Governance→Political institutions (new or reformed)→Temporary new institutions
Whereas they thus agree to establish a political balance and to put in place, in addition to the Government, two (2) institutions being able to overcome the current deficiencies, i.e. a High Council of Transition (HCT) and an Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA);
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About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
a) Long-term public interest:
the Transition Government is an interim administration with the task to govern a programme for fundamental reforms of the politics, of the public institutions and of the economy of Haiti.
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
Article 4 An organ is to be created, called “High Council of Transition” (HCT), having the mission to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of the public powers through:
a) the creation of political and social conditions in order to return to a constitutional order through free, credibly and transparent elections;
b) the promotion of a political dialogue for a participation of the different actors at the management of the State during the transition period;
c) the creation of the necessary conditions for a return to a climate of security and peace;
d) the definition, follow-up and evaluation of responses to urgencies of public policies.
Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
- ensure credibility and integrity of the elections by participating in the selection of the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) and by organising step-by-step evaluations coupled with recommendations for the performance of the electoral process;
- choose the Committee of Experts in charge of the revision of the Constitution;
- coordinate a high-level political dialogue in order to broaden the basis for the consensus between the principal political, social and economic actors of the country, on the basis of a programme of (i) security, (ii) political, constitutional and electoral reforms, (iii) good governance and (iv) economic and social measures;
- cooperate with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in order to define a roadmap containing precise steps and timelines, and to execute a strategic action plan for the transition period;
- participate in the reconstitution of the Court of Cassation;
- participate in ministerial changes, changes in the high-level management of the public Administration and reforms of the Haitian diplomacy;
- inspire and ensure the economic reforms, notably on matters concerning State taxes, fiscal and monetary politics;
- make sure the establishment and execution of a global Plan of public security;
- identify and propose reforms in matters concerning human rights and reinforcement of the rule of law;
- identify and propose reforms targeting social and food security.
Article 7 The HCT is composed of three (3) members chosen pursuant to following formula:
a) Economic sector:
one (1);
b) Social sector:
one (1);
c) Political sector:
one (1).
Article 8 The HCT functions, by its nature, as a collegial body.
It choses one of its members for him/her to preside.
In addition, the HCT deals with the following strategic challenges:
(i) the security, (ii) the political, constitutional and electoral reform, (iii) the good governance and (iv) the social and economic measures.
The HCT meets on regular sessions and, at least once a month, with the Prime Minister.
All its decisions are made by consensus or, if not possible, by simple majority.
The latter are transmitted, in the form of resolutions, to the Council of Ministers through the Prime Minster.
The members of the HCT participate in the Council of Ministers without voting rights.
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About the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA)
Article 9 An organ is to be created, called “Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions” (OCGA), having the mission to ensure respect for the rules of good management and transparency of public governance.
To this end, the OCAG is an institution capable of facilitating the integration of the representatives of the different sectors of public life into civilian control and into the control of governmental actions in the current context of a dysfunctional government.
Article 10 The tasks of the OCGA are as follows:
- Oversee the good functioning of the republican Institutions;
- Issue reasoned opinions on the Decrees, Agreements and national Budget;
- Give reasoned opinions on the legal acts by the Government;
- Support the process of national dialogue and of constitutional revision;
- Enquire into the execution of the governmental actions;
- Organise information sessions with the Ministers on important topics.
Article 11 The OCGA is composed of twenty-one (21) members slected among personalities coming from political organisations, socio-professional associations and local community organisations from ten (10) departments and the diaspora.
Its composition must reflect a national and territorial participation as well as a female quota of 30%.
Article 12 The OCGA is managed by a bureau of three (3) members, with at least one female member.
The OCGA meets at least once a week.
Its decisions are taken by simple majority.
It is agreed that the organisation, the functioning and the working procedures of the OCGA are to be regulated in a manual of interior rules.
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About the Government
Article 13 The Government, having at its head the Prime Minister, exercises the Executive Power.
The Prime Minister ensures the application of the decisions by the Government that is led by him.
After ratification of present national Consensus, he evaluates, in concertation with the HCT, the composition of the governmental bodies and proceeds to the necessary changes at the level of the Government and the high-level management of the public administration.
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About the Impartiality of the Transition Government
Article 19 The Prime Minister ensures the impartiality of the transition Government by obliging all the Ministers and Directors General to declare all eventual conflicts of interest.
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About the Duration of the Transition
Article 20 Taking into account the challenges of the country in terms of public security, social and humanitarian conditions, constitutional reform, strengthening the rule of law, economic reform and creation of conditions for free and equitable elections, and especially in terms of necessity to ensure that the reforms and progress lead to a long-term stable change for the Haitian citizens, the signatories of present Consensus agree that the transition period shall cover the upcoming general elections to be held in 2023 and the entry into function of a newly elected Government on 7 February 2024.
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About the Particular Conditions
Article 21 The parties concerned agree that
a) the Council of Ministers arranges to publish the present National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;
b) the Council of Minsters arranges to publish the names of the different members of the HCT in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;
c) the Council of Minsters arranges to publish the names of the different members of the OCGA in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;
d) the Government and the HCT formulate a roadmap for the transition;
e) within a period not exceeding one (one) month after their entry into function, the members of the Government and all the Grand Officers and leading civil servants make their asset declarations before the competent authorities;
f) the Prime Minister and the HCT do not have a relationship of subordination:
one can dismiss the other from its functions;
g) the Prime Minister and the OCGA do not have a relationship of subordination:
one can dismiss the other from its functions;
h) in the case of a member of the HCT or the OCGA resigning or being unavailable, the organ concerned makes contact with the respective constituent group that shall propose a new person through the signatories of the constituent group;
i) the members of the HCT, the Prime Minister and the Ministers are not allowed to participate in the upcoming elections, even if they step down before the electoral campaign;
j) the members of the OCGA are not allowed to participate in the upcoming elections, unless they step down six (6) months before the elections;
k) the mandate of the OCGA expires as soon as the newly elected Government takes up its function;
l) the mandate of the HCT expires as soon as the newly elected Government takes up its function.
Elections: Whereas, in this regard, the signatory parties to the present document, remaining committed to the rules of the amended Haitian Constitution, notably article 149, agree to employ different political, economic and social forces for the management of the city, in order to create the necessary conditions for the organisation of transparent and uncontested elections, to discuss the question of security, to contribute to the reinforcement of the rule of law by identifying the urgent economic and social reforms;
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Whereas it is mandatory for the Prime Minister, Ariel HENRY, to engage in a comprehensive dialogue with open-mindedness, by taking into account all propositions, all agreement protocols and agreements coming from the economic, political and social Sectors, a necessary step in order to give confidence to the actors and citizens with the perspective of the upcoming free and democratic general elections;
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About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
a) Long-term public interest:
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Free and equitable elections are a crucial step in a long-term process going beyond the elections in order to transform the country and establish a more equitable social contract between the State and the citizens;
b) Transparency and responsibility:
the parties concerned (i) shall elaborate and publish a joint roadmap with commitments, steps and signposts towards constitutional changes, for free and equitable elections and with a programme for a long-term structural transformation, (ii) shall cooperate in order to guide and support the interim Government in the execution of this roadmap, (iii) and shall follow up and check on its execution through the organs of transition, and with the help of Haiti’s impartial international partners;
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f) Engagement and participation of the public:
the transition shall seek to reestablish confidence in Haiti’s political and electoral institutions by making sure that the electoral process is open and encourages a new generation of Haitians, whether it be as voters or as candidates, to engage and participate in equitable and credible elections and the long-term revitalisation of the Haitian political system.
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
Article 4 An organ is to be created, called “High Council of Transition” (HCT), having the mission to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of the public powers through:
a) the creation of political and social conditions in order to return to a constitutional order through free, credibly and transparent elections;
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Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
- ensure credibility and integrity of the elections by participating in the selection of the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) and by organising step-by-step evaluations coupled with recommendations for the performance of the electoral process;
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- coordinate a high-level political dialogue in order to broaden the basis for the consensus between the principal political, social and economic actors of the country, on the basis of a programme of (i) security, (ii) political, constitutional and electoral reforms, (iii) good governance and (iv) economic and social measures;
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Article 8 The HCT functions, by its nature, as a collegial body.
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In addition, the HCT deals with the following strategic challenges:
(i) the security, (ii) the political, constitutional and electoral reform, (iii) the good governance and (iv) the social and economic measures.
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About the Duration of the Transition
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About the Particular Conditions
Article 21 The parties concerned agree that
a) the Council of Ministers arranges to publish the present National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;
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i) the members of the HCT, the Prime Minister and the Ministers are not allowed to participate in the upcoming elections, even if they step down before the electoral campaign;
j) the members of the OCGA are not allowed to participate in the upcoming elections, unless they step down six (6) months before the elections;
k) the mandate of the OCGA expires as soon as the newly elected Government takes up its function;
l) the mandate of the HCT expires as soon as the newly elected Government takes up its function.
Electoral commission: About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
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f) Engagement and participation of the public:
the transition shall seek to reestablish confidence in Haiti’s political and electoral institutions by making sure that the electoral process is open and encourages a new generation of Haitians, whether it be as voters or as candidates, to engage and participate in equitable and credible elections and the long-term revitalisation of the Haitian political system.
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
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Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
- ensure credibility and integrity of the elections by participating in the selection of the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) and by organising step-by-step evaluations coupled with recommendations for the performance of the electoral process;
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About the Electoral Council and the Elections
Article 16 A Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) shall be established.
To this end, the Government shall submit to the HCT a provisional list of twenty (20) personalities, coming from representative structures of the Haitian civil society in the homeland as well as in the diaspora.
The HCT, in concertation with the Prime Minister, shall select nine (9) persons, among them at least three (3) women, as members of the PEC.
Article 17 The PEC, thus constituted, shall be nominated by the Government with the following tasks:
a) Organise the public consultation on the revised draft Constitution;
b) Publish an electoral calendar;
c) Submit to the Government the draft electoral Decree;
d) Organise the general Elections;
e) Control, enjoying strict independence, all the electoral operations until the proclamation of the election results.
Political parties reform: No specific mention.
Civil society: About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
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d) Political inclusion through dialogue:
during the transition, the process of political dialogue shall be conducted alongside an agenda of national transformation in order to ensure a large representation of the points of view and interests, and in order to promote an environment of constructive cooperation on the questions concerning the Haitians living within the country or abroad.
A high-level political dialogue between the political parties, the civil society and the private sector shall be reinforced through consultation on the community level within the framework of a process of national dialogue;
Traditional/religious leaders: No specific mention.
Public administration: About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
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Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
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- participate in ministerial changes, changes in the high-level management of the public Administration and reforms of the Haitian diplomacy;
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About the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA)
Article 9 An organ is to be created, called “Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions” (OCGA), having the mission to ensure respect for the rules of good management and transparency of public governance.
To this end, the OCAG is an institution capable of facilitating the integration of the representatives of the different sectors of public life into civilian control and into the control of governmental actions in the current context of a dysfunctional government.
Article 10 The tasks of the OCGA are as follows:
- Oversee the good functioning of the republican Institutions;
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About the Government
Article 13 The Government, having at its head the Prime Minister, exercises the Executive Power.
The Prime Minister ensures the application of the decisions by the Government that is led by him.
After ratification of present national Consensus, he evaluates, in concertation with the HCT, the composition of the governmental bodies and proceeds to the necessary changes at the level of the Government and the high-level management of the public administration.
Constitution: Governance→Constitution→Constitution affirmation/renewal
Whereas, in this regard, the signatory parties to the present document, remaining committed to the rules of the amended Haitian Constitution, notably article 149, agree to employ different political, economic and social forces for the management of the city, in order to create the necessary conditions for the organisation of transparent and uncontested elections, to discuss the question of security, to contribute to the reinforcement of the rule of law by identifying the urgent economic and social reforms;
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
Article 4 An organ is to be created, called “High Council of Transition” (HCT), having the mission to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of the public powers through:
a) the creation of political and social conditions in order to return to a constitutional order through free, credibly and transparent elections;
Governance→Constitution→Constitutional reform/making
About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
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b) Transparency and responsibility:
the parties concerned (i) shall elaborate and publish a joint roadmap with commitments, steps and signposts towards constitutional changes, for free and equitable elections and with a programme for a long-term structural transformation, (ii) shall cooperate in order to guide and support the interim Government in the execution of this roadmap, (iii) and shall follow up and check on its execution through the organs of transition, and with the help of Haiti’s impartial international partners;
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
Article 4 An organ is to be created, called “High Council of Transition” (HCT), having the mission to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of the public powers through:
a) the creation of political and social conditions in order to return to a constitutional order through free, credibly and transparent elections;
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Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
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- choose the Committee of Experts in charge of the revision of the Constitution;
- coordinate a high-level political dialogue in order to broaden the basis for the consensus between the principal political, social and economic actors of the country, on the basis of a programme of (i) security, (ii) political, constitutional and electoral reforms, (iii) good governance and (iv) economic and social measures;
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Article 8 The HCT functions, by its nature, as a collegial body.
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In addition, the HCT deals with the following strategic challenges:
(i) the security, (ii) the political, constitutional and electoral reform, (iii) the good governance and (iv) the social and economic measures.
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About the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA)
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Article 10 The tasks of the OCGA are as follows:
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- Support the process of national dialogue and of constitutional revision;
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About the Constitution and the Dialogue
Article 15 The HCT, in partnership with the Prime Minster, shall nominate a Council of constitutional experts who shall revise the Haitian Constitution.
The issues concerned by the constitutional revision are, inter alia, the following:
- the duration and harmonisation of the mandates;
- the balance of powers;
- the authority and time of granting administrative discharge;
- the definition of the roles played at the level of local government;
- the conditions of integration and participation of the Haitians living abroad in the political life of the country;
- and the process of periodical amendment of the Constitution.
Following the process of revision and consultation, which shall be led by the Committee of Experts and shall not exceed six (6) months, the electoral authorities shall submit the final draft Constitution to a public consultation with a view to its approval.
Further, the HCT shall establish a formal process of an inclusive and participatory political dialogue involving:
(i) the principal political, economic and social actors, signatories and non-signatories alike, (ii) representatives of the ten (10) geographical departments of Haiti designated by the local authorities, (iii) the principal organisations of the Haitians of the diaspora.
This political dialogue shall take place over the entire period of transition.

Power sharing

Political power sharing: Power sharing→Political power sharing→Executive coalition
About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
State level
Article 4 An organ is to be created, called “High Council of Transition” (HCT), having the mission to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of the public powers through:
State level
a) the creation of political and social conditions in order to return to a constitutional order through free, credibly and transparent elections;
State level
b) the promotion of a political dialogue for a participation of the different actors at the management of the State during the transition period;
State level
c) the creation of the necessary conditions for a return to a climate of security and peace;
State level
d) the definition, follow-up and evaluation of responses to urgencies of public policies.
State level
Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.
State level
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
State level
- ensure credibility and integrity of the elections by participating in the selection of the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) and by organising step-by-step evaluations coupled with recommendations for the performance of the electoral process;
State level
- choose the Committee of Experts in charge of the revision of the Constitution;
State level
- coordinate a high-level political dialogue in order to broaden the basis for the consensus between the principal political, social and economic actors of the country, on the basis of a programme of (i) security, (ii) political, constitutional and electoral reforms, (iii) good governance and (iv) economic and social measures;
State level
- cooperate with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in order to define a roadmap containing precise steps and timelines, and to execute a strategic action plan for the transition period;
State level
- participate in the reconstitution of the Court of Cassation;
State level
- participate in ministerial changes, changes in the high-level management of the public Administration and reforms of the Haitian diplomacy;
State level
- inspire and ensure the economic reforms, notably on matters concerning State taxes, fiscal and monetary politics;
State level
- make sure the establishment and execution of a global Plan of public security;
State level
- identify and propose reforms in matters concerning human rights and reinforcement of the rule of law;
State level
- identify and propose reforms targeting social and food security.
State level
Article 7 The HCT is composed of three (3) members chosen pursuant to following formula:
State level
a) Economic sector:
State level
one (1);
State level
b) Social sector:
State level
one (1);
State level
c) Political sector:
State level
one (1).
State level
Article 8 The HCT functions, by its nature, as a collegial body.
State level
It choses one of its members for him/her to preside.
State level
In addition, the HCT deals with the following strategic challenges:
State level
(i) the security, (ii) the political, constitutional and electoral reform, (iii) the good governance and (iv) the social and economic measures.
State level
The HCT meets on regular sessions and, at least once a month, with the Prime Minister.
State level
All its decisions are made by consensus or, if not possible, by simple majority.
State level
The latter are transmitted, in the form of resolutions, to the Council of Ministers through the Prime Minster.
State level
The members of the HCT participate in the Council of Ministers without voting rights.
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State level
About the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA)
State level
Article 9 An organ is to be created, called “Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions” (OCGA), having the mission to ensure respect for the rules of good management and transparency of public governance.
State level
To this end, the OCAG is an institution capable of facilitating the integration of the representatives of the different sectors of public life into civilian control and into the control of governmental actions in the current context of a dysfunctional government.
State level
Article 10 The tasks of the OCGA are as follows:
State level
- Oversee the good functioning of the republican Institutions;
State level
- Issue reasoned opinions on the Decrees, Agreements and national Budget;
State level
- Give reasoned opinions on the legal acts by the Government;
State level
- Support the process of national dialogue and of constitutional revision;
State level
- Enquire into the execution of the governmental actions;
State level
- Organise information sessions with the Ministers on important topics.
State level
Article 11 The OCGA is composed of twenty-one (21) members slected among personalities coming from political organisations, socio-professional associations and local community organisations from ten (10) departments and the diaspora.
State level
Its composition must reflect a national and territorial participation as well as a female quota of 30%.
State level
Article 12 The OCGA is managed by a bureau of three (3) members, with at least one female member.
State level
The OCGA meets at least once a week.
State level
Its decisions are taken by simple majority.
State level
It is agreed that the organisation, the functioning and the working procedures of the OCGA are to be regulated in a manual of interior rules.
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About the Government
State level
Article 13 The Government, having at its head the Prime Minister, exercises the Executive Power.
State level
The Prime Minister ensures the application of the decisions by the Government that is led by him.
State level
After ratification of present national Consensus, he evaluates, in concertation with the HCT, the composition of the governmental bodies and proceeds to the necessary changes at the level of the Government and the high-level management of the public administration.
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About the Duration of the Transition
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About the Particular Conditions
State level
Article 21 The parties concerned agree that
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State level
f) the Prime Minister and the HCT do not have a relationship of subordination:
State level
one can dismiss the other from its functions;
State level
g) the Prime Minister and the OCGA do not have a relationship of subordination:
State level
one can dismiss the other from its functions;
Territorial power sharing: No specific mention.
Economic power sharing: No specific mention.
Military power sharing: No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general: Whereas, in this regard, the signatory parties to the present document, remaining committed to the rules of the amended Haitian Constitution, notably article 149, agree to employ different political, economic and social forces for the management of the city, in order to create the necessary conditions for the organisation of transparent and uncontested elections, to discuss the question of security, to contribute to the reinforcement of the rule of law by identifying the urgent economic and social reforms;
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About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
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c) Impartiality and end of impunity:
during the transition, the rules shall be applied to everyone on equal terms whether it be in the public sector or private sector.
The parties concerned shall make every effort to identify, report and sanction disloyal and corruptive practices destroying the public and economic life of Haiti, in order to put an end to a climate of intimidation and impunity that undermines the judicial process of Haiti;
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
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Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
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- identify and propose reforms in matters concerning human rights and reinforcement of the rule of law;
Bill of rights/similar: No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation: No specific mention.
Civil and political rights: Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Equality
About the Principles for the Transition
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c) Impartiality and end of impunity:
during the transition, the rules shall be applied to everyone on equal terms whether it be in the public sector or private sector.
Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Freedom of movement
About the Elements of Consensus
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About the security
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Article 3 Taking into account the current deficiencies of the Haitian security forces, the parties concerned declare themselves favourable to immediate international assistance in matters of security, requested on 9 October 2022 by the Government, in order to assist the National Police of Haiti in the planning of interventions and the execution of operations guaranteeing the freedom of movement of the population and the management of the humanitarian crisis and the insecurity with which the country is confronted.
Socio-economic rights: No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship: No specific mention.
Democracy: No specific mention.
Detention procedures: No specific mention.
Media and communication: No specific mention.
Mobility/access: No specific mention.
Protection measures: No specific mention.
Other: No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI: No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions: No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law: Justice sector reform→Criminal justice and emergency law→Criminal Justice System reform
About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
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e) Urgent action for the Haitians in difficulties:
the transition shall accord priority to the immediate and important measures with the view to putting an end to the humanitarian sufferings in the poorest communities, reestablishing security and the services, creating employment, removing young people from the grip and attractiveness of the gangs and rendering justice to those who have suffered thereunder.
State of emergency provisions: No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts: About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
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c) Impartiality and end of impunity:
during the transition, the rules shall be applied to everyone on equal terms whether it be in the public sector or private sector.
The parties concerned shall make every effort to identify, report and sanction disloyal and corruptive practices destroying the public and economic life of Haiti, in order to put an end to a climate of intimidation and impunity that undermines the judicial process of Haiti;
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About the Elements of Consensus
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- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
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Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
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- participate in the reconstitution of the Court of Cassation;
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About the Court of Cassation
Article 14 The Government, in concertation with the HCT, nominates the judges of the Court of Cassation after certification by the High Council of Judicial Power (HCJP).
Prisons and detention: No specific mention.
Traditional Laws: No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction: About the Institutional and Economic Reforms
Article 18 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to carry out institutional and economic reforms during the transition period.
To this end, the Government, in partnership with the HCT, makes an inventory of the human capital, the material and financial resources of the State, and ensures the functioning of the administrative Council and the revision of the organs directing the autonomous Bodies.
Thus, the reforms are carried out for the purpose of:
...
e) Guaranteeing the efficiency of the monetary politics;
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic development
Whereas, in this regard, the signatory parties to the present document, remaining committed to the rules of the amended Haitian Constitution, notably article 149, agree to employ different political, economic and social forces for the management of the city, in order to create the necessary conditions for the organisation of transparent and uncontested elections, to discuss the question of security, to contribute to the reinforcement of the rule of law by identifying the urgent economic and social reforms;
...
About the Elements of Consensus
...
- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
...
Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
...
- coordinate a high-level political dialogue in order to broaden the basis for the consensus between the principal political, social and economic actors of the country, on the basis of a programme of (i) security, (ii) political, constitutional and electoral reforms, (iii) good governance and (iv) economic and social measures;
...
In addition, the HCT deals with the following strategic challenges:
(i) the security, (ii) the political, constitutional and electoral reform, (iii) the good governance and (iv) the social and economic measures.
Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance
About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
...
e) Urgent action for the Haitians in difficulties:
the transition shall accord priority to the immediate and important measures with the view to putting an end to the humanitarian sufferings in the poorest communities, reestablishing security and the services, creating employment, removing young people from the grip and attractiveness of the gangs and rendering justice to those who have suffered thereunder.
A programme of direct and urgent action shall be introduced in the most affected areas and the international community shall be approached in order to garner investments and supplementary aid;
...
About the Elements of Consensus
...
About the security
...
Article 3 Taking into account the current deficiencies of the Haitian security forces, the parties concerned declare themselves favourable to immediate international assistance in matters of security, requested on 9 October 2022 by the Government, in order to assist the National Police of Haiti in the planning of interventions and the execution of operations guaranteeing the freedom of movement of the population and the management of the humanitarian crisis and the insecurity with which the country is confronted.
National economic plan: No specific mention.
Natural resources: No specific mention.
International funds: No specific mention.
Business: No specific mention.
Taxation: Socio-economic reconstruction→Taxation→Power to tax
About the Elements of Consensus
...
About the Institutional and Economic Reforms
Article 18 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to carry out institutional and economic reforms during the transition period.
To this end, the Government, in partnership with the HCT, makes an inventory of the human capital, the material and financial resources of the State, and ensures the functioning of the administrative Council and the revision of the organs directing the autonomous Bodies.
...
At the same time, the private Sector commits itself to assuming its responsibilities, including, in particular, compliance with its fiscal obligations.
Socio-economic reconstruction→Taxation→Reform of taxation
About the Elements of Consensus
...
- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
...
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
...
- inspire and ensure the economic reforms, notably on matters concerning State taxes, fiscal and monetary politics;
...
About the Institutional and Economic Reforms
Article 18 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to carry out institutional and economic reforms during the transition period.
To this end, the Government, in partnership with the HCT, makes an inventory of the human capital, the material and financial resources of the State, and ensures the functioning of the administrative Council and the revision of the organs directing the autonomous Bodies.
Thus, the reforms are carried out for the purpose of:
a) Modernising the income capacities of the State;
...
c) Continuing, in partnership with the private business Sector, the ongoing fiscal reforms:
d) Elevating public taxes;
...
At the same time, the private Sector commits itself to assuming its responsibilities, including, in particular, compliance with its fiscal obligations.
This shall permit a substantive increase of public taxes.
And the Government, for its part, commits itself to the principle of transparency and sound management and shall publish, periodically, the amount of collected taxes and the incurred expenses.
It is agreed that the tax increase shall strengthen the financial capacities of the State.
Banks: No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights: No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights: No specific mention.
Cultural heritage: No specific mention.
Environment: No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access: No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees: About the Elements of Consensus
...
- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)
...
Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:
...
- make sure the establishment and execution of a global Plan of public security;
Ceasefire: No specific mention.
Police: About the Elements of Consensus
...
About the security
...
Article 3 Taking into account the current deficiencies of the Haitian security forces, the parties concerned declare themselves favourable to immediate international assistance in matters of security, requested on 9 October 2022 by the Government, in order to assist the National Police of Haiti in the planning of interventions and the execution of operations guaranteeing the freedom of movement of the population and the management of the humanitarian crisis and the insecurity with which the country is confronted.
By the same token, the parties concerned undertake to organise, as soon as the adoption of the present Consensus, a national Forum bringing together the political, economic and social actors.
Said Forum shall allow to build up a National Plan for Security based on the realities of the moment, the Haitian culture, and taking into account the aspects of police intervention as well as the socio-economic component of insecurity.
By doing so, the parties concerned understand to contribute, on the one hand, to the return to a climate favourable to a political, economic, social and cultural life in order to permit the population to go about their everyday activities on the entire national territory and, on the other hand, to a durable consolidation of the peace in order to guarantee the presence of the State and the delivery of the basic services in the deprived areas.
Armed forces: No specific mention.
DDR: No specific mention.
Intelligence services: No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces: No specific mention.
Withdrawal of foreign forces: No specific mention.
Corruption: About the Principles for the Transition
Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:
...
c) Impartiality and end of impunity:
during the transition, the rules shall be applied to everyone on equal terms whether it be in the public sector or private sector.
The parties concerned shall make every effort to identify, report and sanction disloyal and corruptive practices destroying the public and economic life of Haiti, in order to put an end to a climate of intimidation and impunity that undermines the judicial process of Haiti;
...
About the Elements of Consensus
...
About the Institutional and Economic Reforms
Article 18 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to carry out institutional and economic reforms during the transition period.
To this end, the Government, in partnership with the HCT, makes an inventory of the human capital, the material and financial resources of the State, and ensures the functioning of the administrative Council and the revision of the organs directing the autonomous Bodies.
Thus, the reforms are carried out for the purpose of:
...
b) Tackling smuggling and arms trafficking;
...
f) Strengthening the control of the terrestrial, maritime and aerial borders of the country;
g) Guaranteeing the functioning of the law enforcement bodies against narcotics trafficking, corruption and money laundering.
Crime/organised crime: About the Elements of Consensus
...
About the Institutional and Economic Reforms
Article 18 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to carry out institutional and economic reforms during the transition period.
To this end, the Government, in partnership with the HCT, makes an inventory of the human capital, the material and financial resources of the State, and ensures the functioning of the administrative Council and the revision of the organs directing the autonomous Bodies.
Thus, the reforms are carried out for the purpose of:
...
b) Tackling smuggling and arms trafficking;
...
f) Strengthening the control of the terrestrial, maritime and aerial borders of the country;
g) Guaranteeing the functioning of the law enforcement bodies against narcotics trafficking, corruption and money laundering.
Drugs: No specific mention.
Terrorism: No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general: No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon: No specific mention.
Courts: No specific mention.
Mechanism: No specific mention.
Prisoner release: No specific mention.
Vetting: No specific mention.
Victims: No specific mention.
Missing persons: No specific mention.
Reparations: No specific mention.
Reconciliation: No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory: No specific mention.
Other international signatory: No specific mention.
Referendum for agreement: No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar: No specific mention.
Enforcement mechanism: No specific mention.
Related cases: No specific mention.
Source: No specific mention.

THE MONITOR

Issued from Monday to Friday Official Journal of the Republic of Haiti Director General

Ronald Saint Jean

178th Year – Special No 1 PORT-AU-PRINCE Tuesday, 3 January 2023

SUMMARY

NATIONAL CONSENSUS FOR AN INCLUSIVE

TRANSITION

AND TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS

SPECIAL ISSUE

NATIONAL CONSENSUS FOR AN INCLUSIVE

TRANSITION

AND TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS

The Executive Power, the Economic Sector, the Social Sector and the Political Sector:

Whereas, since the adoption of the Constitution of 1987, the country has known a cycle of chronicle instability of the democratic institutions, and whereas Haiti is effectively in its 7th breakdown of the constitutional order with the mandate of four (4) Presidents not having been accomplished, the last President Jovenel MOÏSE being assassinated during the night between 6 and 7 July 2021, menacing the stability of the State and the very foundations of the Republic;

Whereas this instability leads the country into institutional dysfunction, making it impossible to respond to challenges of economic and social development;

Whereas the country is trapped in an endless crisis in the form of, on the economic level, an accelerated depreciation of the Gourde, a developing inflation being close to about 30%, an accelerated growth of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in particular for imported goods reaching more than 40% in June 2022;

Whereas this situation causes an increase of food insecurity already being chronic for more than 50% of the Haitian population;

THE MONITOR

Issued from Monday to Friday Official Journal of the Republic of Haiti Director General

Ronald Saint Jean

178th Year – Special No 1 PORT-AU-PRINCE Tuesday, 3 January 2023

SPECIAL ISSUE

NATIONAL CONSENSUS FOR AN INCLUSIVE

TRANSITION

AND TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS

Whereas the abductions, the violence, the proliferation of gangs, in addition to the health care crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic and the cholera, have caused losses of employment, limitations on the terrestrial communication between the different geographic parts of the country and limited the movement of the population;

Whereas all this constitutes a danger to human rights in a country that is threatened by a serious humanitarian crisis and is, moreover, suffering from a recent new wave of Cholera infections;

Whereas, on the political level, citizen Ariel HENRY has taken up his function as Prime Minister, on 20 July 2021, after his nomination by President Jovenel MOÏSE, and whereas, less than two (2) months later, political actors and actors of civil society have, within the context of an Agreement called “Agreement from 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 September 2021”, decided to back the former in his leadership for the governmental actions;

Whereas the political fights have nevertheless become chronic and have been continuing to polarize the political class, the business sector and the social actors;

Whereas this has led to several agreements and propositions in which different groups have, each on its own, tried to impose their own individual view on how to tackle and solve the multidimensional crisis that the country has been facing;

Whereas, beyond the difficulties, the current interim situation may nevertheless constitute an opportunity in order to take stabilizing actions capable of orienting the work of the future elected representatives in order to better respond to the challenges with regard to a sustainable future;

Whereas, in this regard, the signatory parties to the present document, remaining committed to the rules of the amended Haitian Constitution, notably article 149, agree to employ different political, economic and social forces for the management of the city, in order to create the necessary conditions for the organisation of transparent and uncontested elections, to discuss the question of security, to contribute to the reinforcement of the rule of law by identifying the urgent economic and social reforms;

Whereas the different parties concerned nevertheless are conscious of their incapacity to resolve, alone and without any real dialogue, the economic as well as structural problems with which the country is confronted;

Whereas they recognise the necessity, on the one hand, to find a concerted and consensual Haitian solution to the current crisis and, on the other hand, to look for a larger consensus in order to guarantee in good faith the effective and harmonious implication of all the stakeholders in the management of the transition period;

Whereas they thus agree to establish a political balance and to put in place, in addition to the Government, two (2) institutions being able to overcome the current deficiencies, i.e. a High Council of Transition (HCT) and an Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA);

Whereas it is mandatory for the Prime Minister, Ariel HENRY, to engage in a comprehensive dialogue with open-mindedness, by taking into account all propositions, all agreement protocols and agreements coming from the economic, political and social Sectors, a necessary step in order to give confidence to the actors and citizens with the perspective of the upcoming free and democratic general elections;

Whereas it is urgent to come together in order to find long-term solutions for Haiti’s security, economic and institutional challenges, to restore confidence of the public in Haiti’s political and electoral process and to ensure a responsible governance in the interest of the public;

Have agreed on the following:

Section I:

About the Principles for the Transition

Article 1 The signatories of the National Consensus for an inclusive Transition and transparent Elections agree that the transition process shall be governed by the following political principles:

a) Long-term public interest:

the Transition Government is an interim administration with the task to govern a programme for fundamental reforms of the politics, of the public institutions and of the economy of Haiti.

Free and equitable elections are a crucial step in a long-term process going beyond the elections in order to transform the country and establish a more equitable social contract between the State and the citizens;

b) Transparency and responsibility:

the parties concerned (i) shall elaborate and publish a joint roadmap with commitments, steps and signposts towards constitutional changes, for free and equitable elections and with a programme for a long-term structural transformation, (ii) shall cooperate in order to guide and support the interim Government in the execution of this roadmap, (iii) and shall follow up and check on its execution through the organs of transition, and with the help of Haiti’s impartial international partners;

c) Impartiality and end of impunity:

during the transition, the rules shall be applied to everyone on equal terms whether it be in the public sector or private sector.

The parties concerned shall make every effort to identify, report and sanction disloyal and corruptive practices destroying the public and economic life of Haiti, in order to put an end to a climate of intimidation and impunity that undermines the judicial process of Haiti;

d) Political inclusion through dialogue:

during the transition, the process of political dialogue shall be conducted alongside an agenda of national transformation in order to ensure a large representation of the points of view and interests, and in order to promote an environment of constructive cooperation on the questions concerning the Haitians living within the country or abroad.

A high-level political dialogue between the political parties, the civil society and the private sector shall be reinforced through consultation on the community level within the framework of a process of national dialogue;

e) Urgent action for the Haitians in difficulties:

the transition shall accord priority to the immediate and important measures with the view to putting an end to the humanitarian sufferings in the poorest communities, reestablishing security and the services, creating employment, removing young people from the grip and attractiveness of the gangs and rendering justice to those who have suffered thereunder.

A programme of direct and urgent action shall be introduced in the most affected areas and the international community shall be approached in order to garner investments and supplementary aid;

f) Engagement and participation of the public:

the transition shall seek to reestablish confidence in Haiti’s political and electoral institutions by making sure that the electoral process is open and encourages a new generation of Haitians, whether it be as voters or as candidates, to engage and participate in equitable and credible elections and the long-term revitalisation of the Haitian political system.

It is agreed that the parties concerned commit themselves to executing the principles defined above and resorting to an international observer mechanism, of which the Terms of Reference shall be elaborated four (4) weeks after the adoption of present Consensus at the latest.

Section II:

About the Elements of Consensus

Subsection 1

About the security

Article 2 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to consider, as a prerequisite, the question of security of the lives and the property being a sovereign duty of the State.

Further, they recognise the necessity to allow room for choice to social and food security in order to better cope with exclusion and inequalities.

Article 3 Taking into account the current deficiencies of the Haitian security forces, the parties concerned declare themselves favourable to immediate international assistance in matters of security, requested on 9 October 2022 by the Government, in order to assist the National Police of Haiti in the planning of interventions and the execution of operations guaranteeing the freedom of movement of the population and the management of the humanitarian crisis and the insecurity with which the country is confronted.

By the same token, the parties concerned undertake to organise, as soon as the adoption of the present Consensus, a national Forum bringing together the political, economic and social actors.

Said Forum shall allow to build up a National Plan for Security based on the realities of the moment, the Haitian culture, and taking into account the aspects of police intervention as well as the socio-economic component of insecurity.

By doing so, the parties concerned understand to contribute, on the one hand, to the return to a climate favourable to a political, economic, social and cultural life in order to permit the population to go about their everyday activities on the entire national territory and, on the other hand, to a durable consolidation of the peace in order to guarantee the presence of the State and the delivery of the basic services in the deprived areas.

Subsection 2

Paragraph 1

- About the Organs of Transition

- About the High Council of Transition (HCT)

Article 4 An organ is to be created, called “High Council of Transition” (HCT), having the mission to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of the public powers through:

a) the creation of political and social conditions in order to return to a constitutional order through free, credibly and transparent elections;

b) the promotion of a political dialogue for a participation of the different actors at the management of the State during the transition period;

c) the creation of the necessary conditions for a return to a climate of security and peace;

d) the definition, follow-up and evaluation of responses to urgencies of public policies.

Article 5 The objective of the HCT is to favour the national dialogue in quest of a consensus on the signposts to be put into place in order to demonstrate the fault line for bad practices, and on the great challenges of the transition period, notably on matters concerning public security, the Constitution and elections, the economic reforms, justice, rule of law, and social and food security.

Article 6 The HCT, working in partnership with the Government, has the following tasks:

- ensure credibility and integrity of the elections by participating in the selection of the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) and by organising step-by-step evaluations coupled with recommendations for the performance of the electoral process;

- choose the Committee of Experts in charge of the revision of the Constitution;

- coordinate a high-level political dialogue in order to broaden the basis for the consensus between the principal political, social and economic actors of the country, on the basis of a programme of (i) security, (ii) political, constitutional and electoral reforms, (iii) good governance and (iv) economic and social measures;

- cooperate with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in order to define a roadmap containing precise steps and timelines, and to execute a strategic action plan for the transition period;

- participate in the reconstitution of the Court of Cassation;

- participate in ministerial changes, changes in the high-level management of the public Administration and reforms of the Haitian diplomacy;

- inspire and ensure the economic reforms, notably on matters concerning State taxes, fiscal and monetary politics;

- make sure the establishment and execution of a global Plan of public security;

- identify and propose reforms in matters concerning human rights and reinforcement of the rule of law;

- identify and propose reforms targeting social and food security.

Article 7 The HCT is composed of three (3) members chosen pursuant to following formula:

a) Economic sector:

one (1);

b) Social sector:

one (1);

c) Political sector:

one (1).

Article 8 The HCT functions, by its nature, as a collegial body.

It choses one of its members for him/her to preside.

In addition, the HCT deals with the following strategic challenges:

(i) the security, (ii) the political, constitutional and electoral reform, (iii) the good governance and (iv) the social and economic measures.

The HCT meets on regular sessions and, at least once a month, with the Prime Minister.

All its decisions are made by consensus or, if not possible, by simple majority.

The latter are transmitted, in the form of resolutions, to the Council of Ministers through the Prime Minster.

The members of the HCT participate in the Council of Ministers without voting rights.

Paragraph 2

About the Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions (OCGA)

Article 9 An organ is to be created, called “Organ for the Control of Governmental Actions” (OCGA), having the mission to ensure respect for the rules of good management and transparency of public governance.

To this end, the OCAG is an institution capable of facilitating the integration of the representatives of the different sectors of public life into civilian control and into the control of governmental actions in the current context of a dysfunctional government.

Article 10 The tasks of the OCGA are as follows:

- Oversee the good functioning of the republican Institutions;

- Issue reasoned opinions on the Decrees, Agreements and national Budget;

- Give reasoned opinions on the legal acts by the Government;

- Support the process of national dialogue and of constitutional revision;

- Enquire into the execution of the governmental actions;

- Organise information sessions with the Ministers on important topics.

Article 11 The OCGA is composed of twenty-one (21) members slected among personalities coming from political organisations, socio-professional associations and local community organisations from ten (10) departments and the diaspora.

Its composition must reflect a national and territorial participation as well as a female quota of 30%.

Article 12 The OCGA is managed by a bureau of three (3) members, with at least one female member.

The OCGA meets at least once a week.

Its decisions are taken by simple majority.

It is agreed that the organisation, the functioning and the working procedures of the OCGA are to be regulated in a manual of interior rules.

Subsection 3:

About the Government

Article 13 The Government, having at its head the Prime Minister, exercises the Executive Power.

The Prime Minister ensures the application of the decisions by the Government that is led by him.

After ratification of present national Consensus, he evaluates, in concertation with the HCT, the composition of the governmental bodies and proceeds to the necessary changes at the level of the Government and the high-level management of the public administration.

Subsection 4:

About the Court of Cassation

Article 14 The Government, in concertation with the HCT, nominates the judges of the Court of Cassation after certification by the High Council of Judicial Power (HCJP).

Subsection 5:

About the Constitution and the Dialogue

Article 15 The HCT, in partnership with the Prime Minster, shall nominate a Council of constitutional experts who shall revise the Haitian Constitution.

The issues concerned by the constitutional revision are, inter alia, the following:

- the duration and harmonisation of the mandates;

- the balance of powers;

- the authority and time of granting administrative discharge;

- the definition of the roles played at the level of local government;

- the conditions of integration and participation of the Haitians living abroad in the political life of the country;

- and the process of periodical amendment of the Constitution.

Following the process of revision and consultation, which shall be led by the Committee of Experts and shall not exceed six (6) months, the electoral authorities shall submit the final draft Constitution to a public consultation with a view to its approval.

Further, the HCT shall establish a formal process of an inclusive and participatory political dialogue involving:

(i) the principal political, economic and social actors, signatories and non-signatories alike, (ii) representatives of the ten (10) geographical departments of Haiti designated by the local authorities, (iii) the principal organisations of the Haitians of the diaspora.

This political dialogue shall take place over the entire period of transition.

Subsection 6:

About the Electoral Council and the Elections

Article 16 A Provisional Electoral Council (PEC) shall be established.

To this end, the Government shall submit to the HCT a provisional list of twenty (20) personalities, coming from representative structures of the Haitian civil society in the homeland as well as in the diaspora.

The HCT, in concertation with the Prime Minister, shall select nine (9) persons, among them at least three (3) women, as members of the PEC.

Article 17 The PEC, thus constituted, shall be nominated by the Government with the following tasks:

a) Organise the public consultation on the revised draft Constitution;

b) Publish an electoral calendar;

c) Submit to the Government the draft electoral Decree;

d) Organise the general Elections;

e) Control, enjoying strict independence, all the electoral operations until the proclamation of the election results.

Subsection 7:

About the Institutional and Economic Reforms

Article 18 The parties concerned recognise the necessity to carry out institutional and economic reforms during the transition period.

To this end, the Government, in partnership with the HCT, makes an inventory of the human capital, the material and financial resources of the State, and ensures the functioning of the administrative Council and the revision of the organs directing the autonomous Bodies.

Thus, the reforms are carried out for the purpose of:

a) Modernising the income capacities of the State;

b) Tackling smuggling and arms trafficking;

c) Continuing, in partnership with the private business Sector, the ongoing fiscal reforms:

d) Elevating public taxes;

e) Guaranteeing the efficiency of the monetary politics;

f) Strengthening the control of the terrestrial, maritime and aerial borders of the country;

g) Guaranteeing the functioning of the law enforcement bodies against narcotics trafficking, corruption and money laundering.

At the same time, the private Sector commits itself to assuming its responsibilities, including, in particular, compliance with its fiscal obligations.

This shall permit a substantive increase of public taxes.

And the Government, for its part, commits itself to the principle of transparency and sound management and shall publish, periodically, the amount of collected taxes and the incurred expenses.

It is agreed that the tax increase shall strengthen the financial capacities of the State.

Thus, the Budget of the Republic should better take into account the necessity of financial resources being available for matters of security, harmonisation of the social climate, economic and social promotion of the youth and the women living, in particular, in deprived regions and areas, and with a view to the elections.

Subsection 8:

About the Impartiality of the Transition Government

Article 19 The Prime Minister ensures the impartiality of the transition Government by obliging all the Ministers and Directors General to declare all eventual conflicts of interest.

Subsection 9:

About the Duration of the Transition

Article 20 Taking into account the challenges of the country in terms of public security, social and humanitarian conditions, constitutional reform, strengthening the rule of law, economic reform and creation of conditions for free and equitable elections, and especially in terms of necessity to ensure that the reforms and progress lead to a long-term stable change for the Haitian citizens, the signatories of present Consensus agree that the transition period shall cover the upcoming general elections to be held in 2023 and the entry into function of a newly elected Government on 7 February 2024.

Section III:

About the Particular Conditions

Article 21 The parties concerned agree that

a) the Council of Ministers arranges to publish the present National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;

b) the Council of Minsters arranges to publish the names of the different members of the HCT in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;

c) the Council of Minsters arranges to publish the names of the different members of the OCGA in The Monitor, the Official Journal of the Republic;

d) the Government and the HCT formulate a roadmap for the transition;

e) within a period not exceeding one (one) month after their entry into function, the members of the Government and all the Grand Officers and leading civil servants make their asset declarations before the competent authorities;

f) the Prime Minister and the HCT do not have a relationship of subordination:

one can dismiss the other from its functions;

g) the Prime Minister and the OCGA do not have a relationship of subordination:

one can dismiss the other from its functions;

h) in the case of a member of the HCT or the OCGA resigning or being unavailable, the organ concerned makes contact with the respective constituent group that shall propose a new person through the signatories of the constituent group;

i) the members of the HCT, the Prime Minister and the Ministers are not allowed to participate in the upcoming elections, even if they step down before the electoral campaign;

j) the members of the OCGA are not allowed to participate in the upcoming elections, unless they step down six (6) months before the elections;

k) the mandate of the OCGA expires as soon as the newly elected Government takes up its function;

l) the mandate of the HCT expires as soon as the newly elected Government takes up its function.

Done, in good faith, in Port-au-Prince, on 21 December 2022, for all legal intents and purposes.

By:

The Executive Power:

Ariel HENRY

Prime Minister

The names and first names of the representatives of the Economic, Political and Social Sectors are the following:

Consensus National Pour Une Transition Inclusive et des Élections Transparentes

Groups

Gender

State definition

Governance

Power sharing

Human rights and equality

Rights related issues

Rights institutions

Justice sector reform

Socio-economic reconstruction

Land, property and environment

Security sector

Transitional justice

Implementation

Source agreement