On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Albert R. Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), presented to the Permanent Council a roadmap aimed at providing concrete solutions to the serious security and institutional crisis in Haiti, while strengthening the coordination of international and regional cooperation.
This roadmap, comprising five pillars, and its provisional cost, to be shared among international partners, spanning from 2025 to 2028, is estimated at $2.6 billion. Unlike the first draft https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45457-haiti-peace-and-stability-preliminary-draft-roadmap-of-more-than-us$13-billion.html , $1.336 billion is earmarked for stabilization and Peace.
The plan was prepared in consultation with Haitian authorities, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the United Nations, the Inter American Development Bank (IDB), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, following the mandate of the OAS General Assembly in June 2025.
This Haitian-led, internationally supported Roadmap offers a framework to address the most severe governance and security crisis in the Western Hemisphere.
The Roadmap is a dynamic, evolving plan which will be updated according to the changing circumstances and needs in Haiti, as well as new inputs from stakeholders and partners.
Key Features of the Roadmap :
Haitian leadership and ownership :
The plan is designed to strengthen national institutions and ensure sovereignty, with international support coordinated through the OAS, CARICOM, the UN, and Inter-American partners.
Security first :
Recognizing that security is the foundation for progress, the plan prioritizes stabilization and peace restoration as the prerequisite for humanitarian access, political consensus, electoral legitimacy, and sustainable development.
Integrated, sequenced action :
Emergency measures will be linked with structural reforms to ensure both immediate relief and long-term resilience.
Human rights and accountability :
A cross-cutting commitment to transparency, the rule of law, and rights protection will be implemented through a Haiti Roadmap Dashboard to monitor progress and donor contributions.
Five Strategic Pillars :
1. Security Stabilization and Peace Restoration :
Immediate measures to secure key corridors and infrastructure, followed by rebuilding the Haitian National Police, reforming the justice system, and dismantling transnational criminal economies. Estimated cost: USD 1.336 billion.
2. Political Consensus and Governance Support :
Addresses the need for political legitimacy alongside security. This pillar focuses on guiding Haiti’s transition to stable, inclusive, and accountable governance, laying the foundations for a new constitution and democratic renewal beyond the February 7, 2026 deadline. This process will prioritize inclusivity, transparency, and producing a governance framework with broad support. These efforts build on the leadership and previous work of the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group and the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The OAS will accompany CARICOM to provide coordinated support and technical assistance to convene a national dialogue with diverse participation. Estimated cost: USD 8 million.
3. Electoral Process and Institutional Legitimacy :
Supporting the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and the National Identification Office (ONI) to guarantee free, fair, and transparent elections. Estimated cost: USD 104.1 million.
4. Humanitarian Response :
Delivering life-saving aid in food, water, health, education, and shelter, while building community resilience and dignity protection. Estimated cost: USD 908.2 million (UN data).
5. Sustainable Development and Economic Progress :
Restoring basic services, promoting climate-resilient agriculture, strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), expanding infrastructure, and fostering social protection systems. Estimated cost: USD 256.1 million (IADB data).
Governance :
The governance structure proposed for the implementation of the Roadmap includes a Coordinating Group Mechanism (CGM) composed of the OAS, the United Nations, and CARICOM, forming a tripartite mechanism to support Haiti’s stabilization and recovery. It also includes the Group of Friends of Haiti, the OAS Interdepartmental Working Group on Haiti, other inter-agency spaces to be established in coordination with stakeholders and the eventual appointment of an OAS Special Representative. These components are designed to ensure strategic alignment, facilitate cooperation, and adapt to evolving needs throughout the implementation of the Roadmap.
While presenting the Roadmap, Secretary General Ramdin said “Haiti is undergoing a severe crisis that requires our complete and immediate attention. This is a plan to address that crisis, that starts with security as the number one priority and with the ultimate goal of making Haiti completely self-sufficient in the shortest possible time. This is a stepping stone, a plan that will evolve and adapt to changing circumstances. Regarding funding, no one or two countries should foot the bill; this requires the commitment of all member states. Coordination and funding will be essential to success. I call on all member states to do their part. Haiti needs help and we must provide it.”
Next Steps :
• Continue the process of mapping existing initiatives and reinforcing coordination with the Coordinating Group Mechanism composed of the OAS, CARICOM, UN, together with Haitian authorities.
• Facilitate dialogue with the Transitional Presidential Council and Haitian stakeholders to advance constitutional reform and avoid a political vacuum in February 2026.
• Carry out consultations with stakeholders and technical teams on activities by pillars.
• Convene an International Donors Conference together with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to mobilize resources aligned with the Roadmap’s priorities.
• Initiate design and implementation of the Haiti Roadmap Dashboard, ensuring transparency, real-time monitoring of progress, and alignment of contributions.
Note : The OAS emphasizes that the full implementation of this roadmap depends entirely on the political, financial, and logistical support of international partners. Some of the institutional, technical, and operational capacities necessary for its execution must be developed urgently. All figures, timelines, and funding projections are presented for informational purposes only and may be refined as project proposals are developed and validated with relevant stakeholders.
Download the full roadmap (56-page PDF in English) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/Haiti-Roadmap-EN.pdf
Download the Roadmap Summary Fact Sheet (3-page PDF in English) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/08.20.25-Fact-Sheet.pdf
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