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October 2025 TOWARDS A HAITIAN-LED ROADMAP FOR STABILITY AND PEACE WITH REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT 1. Implementation Disclaimer: The full implementation of this Roadmap is entirely contingent upon the political, financial and logistical support of international partners. Some of the institutional, technical, and operational capacities required to execute this Roadmap must be built urgently. All funding figures, timelines, and projections are indicative and subject to refinement as project proposals are further developed and validated with stakeholders. 1 This document has been prepared with the support of the United Nations (UN) AC AGD APN BAFE BAFOS BINUH BLTS CARICOM CDB CEP CFI CONALD CONATEL CSO DCPJ DGPC DPO DPS ECLAC EOM EPG FAES GBV GS/OAS GSF HNP IACHR IADB ICRC IDB IDBG IICA IOM MENFP MJPS MSME MSS MTPTC NAM OAS OCHA ONI PAHO PHEF 2 LIST OF ACRONYMS Advisory Council Gener al Administration of Customs National Port Authority Bureau of Economic and Financial Crimes Bureau for the Administration of Special Funds United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti Counter-Narcotics Trafficking Brigade Caribbean Community Caribbean Development Bank Provisional Electoral Council Center for Investment Facilitation National Drug Commission National Council of Telecommunications Civil Society Organization Central Directorate of the Judicial Police National Civil Protection Directorate Department of Peacekeeping Operations Department of Social Protection Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Electoral Observation Mission Eminent Persons Group Economic and Social Assistance Fund Gender-Based Violence General Secretariat of the Organization of American States Gang Suppression Force Haitian National Police Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Interamerican Defense Board International Committee of the Red Cross Inter-American Development Bank Inter-American Development Bank Group Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture International Organization for Migration Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training Ministry of Justice and Public Security Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Multinational Security Support Mission Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Communications Needs Assessment Mission Organization of American States United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs National Office of Identification Pan American Health Organization Public Health Emergency Fund POLIFRONT PPO TPC UCREF UN UNODC UN Women UNICEF WASH WFP Border Police Public Prosecutor Office Transitional Presidential Council Central Financial Intelligence Unit United Nations United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women United Nations Children’s Fund Water, Sanitation and Hygiene World Food Programme Haiti today represents the most severe governance and security crisis in the Western Hemisphere. Armed gangs have entrenched themselves in key territories, undermining state authority and exposing the population to violence, escalating insecurity, human displacement, and critical gaps in access to basic services. Despite the scale and gravity of the crisis, Haiti has yet to garner the sustained international attention, support, and resources commensurate with the urgency of the situation. Recognizing this urgent need, the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Antigua and Barbuda adopted a Resolution calling for concrete solutions to resolve the grave security and institutional crisis in Haiti and to articulate international and regional cooperation more effectively. The resolution, approved on June 27, 2025, also calls on the OAS Secretary General (SG) to develop, within forty-five (45) days, and in consultation with the Government of Haiti, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, a consolidated Action Plan outlining the Organization’s support in the areas of multidimensional security, humanitarian assistance, political consensus-building, and the holding of free and fair elections. The OAS acknowledges that the proposed Roadmap to guide the response must be Haitian-led, nationally owned, and firmly embedded in a coordinated international architecture where the United Nations retains its mandate in peace and security, and the OAS acts as a facilitator, convener, and provider of targeted civilian and technical support within its own mandates. This document is a contribution toward the construction of a comprehensive Action Plan to address Haiti’s urgent needs and its long-term priorities. This Roadmap is intended to serve as a tool for the Government of Haiti to guide its efforts toward political stability and economic development. It is conceived as a flexible, living, adaptable framework, that will evolve as conditions on the ground change, and designed to link emergency stabilization with structural reforms. The Roadmap proposes a response that empowers Haitian leadership while ensuring that regional and global support is effectively coordinated and aligned with defined national priorities taking into account that security is the foundational priority that must be addressed first and with a sense of urgency in order to create the conditions necessary for progress. To this end, the OAS General Secretariat proposes this Roadmap as a political and operational framework for identifying concrete solutions in consultation with Haitian authorities and to guide a common strategic direction among key multilateral and regional partners, aligned with Haitian priorities. Recognizing the complexity of the crisis, it is clear that no single actor can resolve these challenges alone, and no donor can shoulder the entire financial burden. Only through collaborative efforts and shared responsibility can Haiti's path to stability and recovery be realized. This approach seeks to maximize complementarities, draw upon lessons learned from previous initiatives, and ensure that resources are deployed where they will have the greatest measurable outcomes These elements are essential to generating impact, avoiding duplication, and linking immediate stabilization with the longer-term requirements of institutional reconstruction and economic recovery. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 2.OAS General Assembly Resolution AG/doc.5882/25 rev.1. 2 3 4 The Roadmap does not replace existing initiatives but rather builds upon Haiti's own priorities and ongoing initiatives while recognizing work is underway on various fronts to address the many dimensions of the crisis. These include: Political facilitation efforts by the CARICOM. The Gang Suppression Force, established to replace the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission. The mandates and actions of the United Nations (UN) and specialized agencies. The initiatives of Interamerican institutions, including the GS/OAS, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the Medium Term Recovery and Development Plan under preparation and the IDB Country Engagement Note 2025-2026, approved last December 2024, the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Interamerican Defense Board (IADB), among others. The contributions of regional organizations and partners, international financial institutions, bilateral donors, foundations and other key stakeholders. In the political sphere, the leadership of CARICOM in facilitating the Haitian dialogue is reaffirmed. The OAS, in turn, focuses its added value on technical support and facilitation, avoiding any duplication of mandates. This ensures that key decisions remain under full Haitian ownership, consistent with the principles of inclusion and legitimacy, while strengthening coordination with the United Nations and other regional and international partners, within their mandates. By recognizing and aligning with these ongoing efforts, the Roadmap aims to act as a connector and catalyst, fostering greater coherence, synergy, and measurable impact in support of Haiti’s recovery and long-term stability. This Roadmap reflects a comprehensive and coordinated effort by the international community, under Haitian leadership, to address the multiple challenges of security, governance, humanitarian assistance and development facing the country. It is structured around clearly defined pillars, each with objectives, lines of action, and expected results, avoiding overlaps and ensuring coherence across different levels of intervention. This methodological clarity allows for the proposed measures to be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted based on verifiable progress and emerging needs. INTRODUCTION Supporting institutions Led by Haitian authorities CARICOM BINUH - UN System/ agencies Civil Society and Academia Haitian diaspora Donors Inter- American System (IDB, PAHO, IICA) Coordinating support by the OAS Armed gangs control about 90% of Port-au-Prince, contributing to widespread violence. As of 2024, gang related violence has killed over 5,600 people. Haiti accounts for approximately 1.3 million of the 122.1 million globally displaced people - representing about 1% of global displacement despite its small population, highlighting the severity of the crisis. Haiti has become the country with the highest number of global displacements per capita due to crime-related violence, with nearly 25 percent of the displaced being children (IOM, 2025). Sexual and gender-based violence is being used systematically as a weapon of intimidation (UN Women, 2025) . Similarly, nearly 4.7 million people face acute food insecurity (WFP, 2025), over 60% lack access to clean water, and only 30% have reliable access to basic healthcare, with less than 25% of health facilities operational in critical areas. Around 2 million children are ou t of school, and 300 schools have been destroyed (UNICEF, 2025) . Unemployment exceeds 40%, inflation is over 25%, and poverty is deepening, with nearly 40% of Haitians living on less than $2.15 per day (World Bank, 2025). 1. DIAGNOSIS AND JUSTIFICATION DIAGNOSIS AND JUSTIFICATION Haiti at a glance-Key Figures 3. IOM Haiti Mobility Tracking Haiti - Mobility Tracking: Monthly update on the displacement situation in spontaneous sites (June 2025) - Haiti | ReliefWeb 4. UN Women, 2025 Gender-Based Violence in Haiti Analysis 5. WFP (World Food Programme), 2025 Food Security Assessment 6. UNICEF, 2025 Education Statistics 7. World Bank, 2025 Economic Overview and Inflation Data 3 4 5 6 5 2 million children can’t go to school 90% Armed gangs control of Port-au-Prince 1.3 million displaced people +5,600 killed due to widespread violence people 4.7 million people face acute food insecurity 60% of the population lacks access to clean water 3 out of 10 people have consistent access to essential health services of health facilities are operational in critical areas 25% Less than have been destroyed 300 schools $2.15/day Less than is the income for 40% of the population Unemployment exceeds 40% 25% inflation is over 7 DIAGNOSIS AND JUSTIFICATION UN Security Council Resolution 2699 authorized the deployment of the MSS Mission led by Kenya, funded through voluntary contributions from Member States. However, current responses to Haiti’s security crises remain inadequate. While MSS personnel are actively working to contain violence on the ground, the Mission faces significant structural and financial constraints. The MSS Mission lacks formal international legal status which limits its ability to directly manage funds or execute logistical operations. Voluntary contributions have fallen short of the estimated annual cost. According to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Trust Fund has $110.8 million in voluntary contributions, of which $48 million have not been allocated, and much more is needed. Deployment has also lagged behind targets. Despite plans for 2,500 personnel, only 40% of officers are currently deployed, keeping operational capacity well below critical levels required for effective stabilization. In February 2025, the UN Secretary-General proposed establishing a support office to provide logistical and coordination assistance to the MSS Mission. This hybrid support model would enhance existing MSS Mission structures without replacing them. The proposal addresses critical gaps in Haiti’s international support infrastructure. The absence of international institutions in Haiti with logistical mandates has significantly delayed MSS deployment, generated uncertainty among contributing countries, and further delayed the disbursement of pledged resources. The UN Security Council will consider the UN Secretary- General's proposal in the coming months. Limitations of current efforts to resolve the crisis Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, Haiti has faced a deepening human rights crisis marked by extreme violence, the erosion of institutional capacity, and the proliferation of armed gangs, which have committed serious human rights violations, including sexual violence, assassinations, kidnappings, and attacks against civilians. The humanitarian consequences are severe: mass displacement, lack of access to food, healthcare, and education, and growing insecurity, especially for women and children. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), during its 193rd Period of Sessions (2025), highlighted the erosion of the rule of law, widespread impunity and Human rights violations and the urgent need to ensure the protection of rights in contexts of internal displacement and migration. This climate of impunity further exacerbates the situation of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, and undermines efforts for sustainable peace and development. Without functional institutions, Haiti remains trapped in a cycle of fragility, with growing risks for both the country and the broader region. The spillover effects, including irregular migration, insecurity, and transnational criminal activity, underscore the urgent need for coordinated, and coherent renewal of international engagement. The Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), the nine-member body establ ished to guide the country through a transitional period towards elections, brokered by the CARICOM EPG, represents a fragile but significant advance in breaking the political dead lock. However, the imminent end of the TPC’s mandate on February 7, 2026, places Haiti on the verge of a political vacuum, a potential crisis that, combined with the country’s severe security challenges, could further undermine progress in other areas and weaken the momentum of ongoing national and international efforts to promote stability and development. For Haiti’s transition to succeed, it must ensure the meaningful participation of a wide range of actors. 6 DIAGNOSIS AND JUSTIFICATION 7 Amid escalating gang violence, widespread human rights abuses, and a deepening humanitarian emergency in Haiti, and in response to the UN Secretary-General’s recommendations, the Security Council adopted Resolution 2793 in September 2025, authorizing the establishment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to replace the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission Under an initial 12- month mandate. The GSF will operate jointly with the Haitian National Police and the Haitian Armed Forces to conduct intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling armed groups, securing critical infrastructure, and facilitating humanitarian access. The resolution also requests the UN Secretary-General to establish a UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) to provide comprehensive logistical and operational support to the GSF—including medical, transport, and communication services—while also assisting the Organization of American States’ SECURE-Haiti initiative to provide a targeted support package to the HNP, including food and water, fuel, transport, among other security-related needs. The creation of the GSF represents a decisive evolution in the international response to Haiti’s multidimensional crisis, addressing the structural and operational gaps that limited the MSS’s effectiveness. In this context, the actions outlined in the Roadmap will reflect this new configuration and ensure full alignment with Resolution 2793. Key priorities will focus on strengthening coordination between national and international security actors, enhancing institutional capacities for justice and governance, and expanding safe humanitarian access to affected communities. This alignment will not only promote coherence with the revised mandate but also reinforce the collective commitment to restoring stability, protecting human rights, and supporting Haiti’s path toward sustainable recovery. 2. GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GENERAL APPROACH TO THE ROADMAP GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GENERAL APPROACH TO THE ROADMAP Th e strategic approach of the Roadmap is ancho red in 6 guiding principles: All actions must be grounded in Haitian-defined priorities and engage national institutions, civil society, and local authorities to ensure legitimacy, foster civic trust, and promote sustainability. Haitian ownership will be safeguarded through binding rules of concurrence in planning, budgeting, and procurement processes. No measure under the Roadmap will advance without active participation and consent from Haitian institutions, ensuring national legitimacy. Haitian Leadership and National Ownership: The Roadmap must reflect a shared hemispheric commitment to support Haiti through coordinated action among the OAS, CARICOM, Inter-American institutions, the United Nations, and the entire international community. It must harmonize efforts, avoid duplication, and ensure that international cooperation remains aligned with Haitian priorities and needs. This coordination will prioritize complementarity with the UN operations in Haiti, CARICOM initiatives, and other established frameworks to prevent fragmentation of efforts. Multilateral Support and Effective Coordination: The Roadmap proposes that security is the foundational priority to establish the conditions necessary for progress across all sectors. Progress across sectors must advance in a phased, interconnected manner. Emergency response and structural measures should advance concurrently where feasible, ensuring that immediate stabilization contributes to long-term resilience. Sequenced and Integrated Action: 8 8. Including existing coordination frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) or the Rapid Crisis Impact Assessment (RCIA), conducted jointly by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), World Bank, European Union (EU) and the UN in 2024. 8 GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND GENERAL APPROACH TO THE ROADMAP All efforts must uphold human rights, transparency, and the rule of law, ensuri ng the responsible implementation and institutional resilience. Where relevant, initiatives will integrate transitional justice, reconciliation, and accountability measures in line with international norms, including UNGA Resolution 68/165 (“Right to the Truth”). Rights-Based and Accountable: To ensure effective implementation, the Roadmap will be supported by assertive oversight and accountability mechanisms, with clear benchmarks, independent monitoring, and transparent reporting to track progress, uphold standards, and guarantee that resources are used efficiently and objectives are met. A follow-up tool will be developed for accountability purposes. The OAS SG will provide periodic presentations to OAS Member States to maintain collective oversight. Accountability: 7 9 Interventions must reflect Haiti’s local realities and prioritize vulnerable populations while s trengthening local institutions and community participation. Participation of women and youth in the Haitian-led process would be taken into account. Local Community Focus: To respond to the crisis in Haiti, and in recognition of the urgency of the situation the country is currently facing and the pressing need for coordinated action, at the Gen eral Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, OAS Member States underlined “the need to strengthen, through the OAS, the Americas region’s support for security, stability, governability, and constitutional order to be restored in Haiti in full compliance with the Organization’s Charter and existing mandates.” By underlining this, OAS Member States sought to ensure clarity on institutional roles and avoiding overlap with the mandates of other international organizations, particularly the United Nations, which retains political leadership on peacekeeping and security matters. This means supporting Haiti's efforts by providing strategic coordination, political facilitation, civilian logistical support, and international donor articulation, under the leadership of Haitian institutions and in partnership with regional and international actors. All this recognizing that security is the foundational priority that must be addressed first and with a sense of urgency in order to create the conditions necessary for progress in all other pillars. This Roadmap thus prioritizes Haitian ownership and adopts an approach that balances urgent needs with long-term reforms by leveraging the comparative strengths of the OAS, CARICOM, the United Nations, Inter-American System agencies, and other partners - within a unified governance framework and with the political support of countries in the region. This Roadmap proposes structuring a coordination mechanism for the international community’s support to Haiti, grounded in OAS mandates. The mechanism will map and integrate existing diagnostics, baseline assessments, and operational plans already developed by Haitian institutions, the UN, and other actors, ensuring that new interventions are needs-driven and evidence-based. The collective response will be structured around five strategic pillars: 1 . Security Stabilization 2. Political Consensus 3. Electoral Legitimacy 4. Humanitarian Response 5. Sustainable Development 3. RATIONALE FOR THE PROPOSED ROADMAP RATIONALE FOR THE PROPOSED ROADMAP 10 Electoral Legitimacy PILLARS OF ACTION Security Stabilization Sustainable Development Political Consensus Humanitarian Response RATIONALE FOR THE PROPOSED ROADMAP 11 Haiti also faces a crisis of human rights evidenced by widespread violence in the hands of armed gangs, which has led to numerous deaths, injuries, and mass displacement. In addition, there are widespread human rights abuses linked to gang activity, including sexual violence, human displacement and the recruitment of children. Protecting human rights is therefore of the utmost importance. In this regard, although it does not have a thematic pillar, Human Rights will be cross-cutting throughout all five strategic pillars, ensuring that every action, intervention, and policy is rooted in international human rights standards, and that they seek to reestablish the enjoyment of those rights. In addition, particular emphasis is placed on the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, the protection of children, the needs of displaced persons and returnees, and accountability for past violations. These safeguards ensure that stabilization efforts are anchored in international standards and contribute to long-term legitimacy. Prioritizing Human Rights 4. ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION The OAS remains one of the few international organizations with a stable presence in Haiti. While it has an operational structure both in the country and at its Headquarters that allows for agile responses, it is essential to strengthen its institutional capacity to more effectively support Haitian institutions and to facilitate the coordination of international and regional cooperation. In an initial phase, a review of the existing infrastructure and functional needs required to support the implementation of the proposed Roadmap will be undertaken, with the objective of establishing an appropriate support structure. As part of this strategy, the OAS National Office in Haiti - within the framework of the OAS Charter and existing mandates - will be recognized as a key platform for political and logistical support for the eventual establishment of a permanent support infrastructure in Haiti or Special Mission, as agreed upon by key stakeholders. Given the complexity of coordinating the different partners and levels of support at the international and regional levels, it is important to mobilize political leadership from countries of the region, and the CARICOM, with the technical support of an international organization, to help implement the actions outlined in the Roadmap. To support an expanded role in Haiti, the OAS General Secretariat will need dedicated technical and political teams to undertake: Political Engagement and Facilitation: Support and facilitate sustained political multi-stakeholder engagement, dialogue, consultation, and mediation with Haitian authorities. Consultation and coordination with international organizations: to support future implementation of the Roadmap. Mapping of International Efforts: Gather and compile information on initiatives, programs and projects of different international organizations, regional banks and bilateral donors. Resource Mobilization: Mobilize the required funding aligned with Haitian priorities and convene an international donors’ conference jointly with the Inter-American Development Bank. This mobilization will be carried out ensuring coherence with existing frameworks to avoid duplication of efforts. It will build upon lessons learned from previous resource mobilization initiatives and integrate relevant ongoing programs. Preparatory Actions (0 months-3 months) 12 ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION Operational capacity building: Expand OAS operational capacities, leveraging partnerships and seeking synergies. Accountability and reporting: Strengthen reporting, results-based monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms. Administration: Ensure timely administrative and financial execution. This preparatory phase is not simply administrative - it is foundational. The Roadmap is organized into five overlapping pillars of work: 13 Security Stabilization and Peace Restoration Sus tainable Development and Economic Progress H umanitarian Response Pol itical Consensus and Governance Support Elec toral Process and Institutional Legitimacy 1st step 2nd step 3rd step At the same time, progress will be made in: This pillar sets out the international community’s contribution to a comprehensive and interconnected response to Haiti’s multidimensional crisis, with particular emphasis on stabilizing the current security situation as a prerequisite for enabling humanitarian access and restoring core state institutions. The Security Pillar is the highest priority for achieving stabilization and peace, but it is not pursued in isolation, it is framed as a strategic enabler for broader political, electoral, and development goals. Re-establishing territorial control and public order, including securing key corridors, is essential to facilitate humanitarian assistance, restore state legitimacy, and rebuild the rule of law. This Roadmap acknowledges that restoring security in Haiti requires more than operational support to the Haitian National Police (HNP). It demands the strengthening of a coherent national security system that integrates justice institutions, border management, civil protection agencies, and local governance, under Haitian national leadership. Pillar 1: Security Stabilization and Peace Restoration (See Annex 1) (See Annex 1) ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION 14 Short-term Emergency Response: Focused on securing strategic assets, critical infrastructure, and regaining territories controlled by gangs to establish immediate stability. It also focuses on mechanisms to curb the influx of firearms and ammunitions into the country. Medium- to Long-term Sustainability: Centered on rebuilding responsive and accountable security and justice systems through institutional strengthening, professionalization of the police, and reform of legal and operational frameworks. The Emergency Response Phase The Emergency Response Phase focuses on the urgent task of securing Haiti’s main communication corridors and strategic facilities, including police stations and justice-related infrastructure, in order to operate as hubs for HNP deployments, particularly in high-risk areas including the West, Central, and Artibonite Departments. As mandated by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793, the GSF mission is the lead entity for this phase. Its role is to provide operational support to the HNP, plan and conduct joint security operations to counter gangs, improve security conditions, and safeguard critical infrastructure sites and transit points, including airports, ports, schools, hospitals, and key intersections. Within this framework, the OAS, through the SECURE-Haiti program, is positioned to support and complement GSF-led actions. The OAS’s role is to provide logistical and operational support that enables the GSF mandate, including reinforcing logistics and services, refurbishing infrastructure, equipping mobile units, and establishing food and asset management systems, among others, in order to restore the functionality of secured sites, integration of secure digital tools for real-time coordination and surveillance, and facilitation of conditions for humanitarian access, electoral operations, and broader rule-of-law initiatives. The Roadmap underscores that the mechanisms to lead and execute this emergency phase rests with GSF, and that the OAS acts strictly in a supporting capacity. Accordingly, all financial estimations for the completion of this phase have been provided by the MSS – the international security mechanism in place prior to the establishment of the GSF. To maximize effectiveness, tactical coordination between the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the GSF must be essential. In parallel, the Roadmap will include agreed-upon plans that incorporate measures to combat arms and drug trafficking, including reinforced controls at borders, ports, and customs checkpoints. The Security Pillar therefore adopts a dual approach, structured in two phases and aligned with ongoing initiatives led by international organizations and bilateral partners: Within this framework, it is clarified that, in both phases, the OAS will concentrate its contributions on political facilitation, technical assistance, and specific logistical-operational support, without duplicating the responsibilities of the Gang Suppression Force or United Nations Support Office (UNSOH). The added value of the OAS lies in its regional coordination capacities, technical standards, and provision of support elements, in close coordination with Haitian authorities and international partners. This delineation seeks to optimize available resources and avoid overlaps on the ground. ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION 15 Strengthening integrity and accountability is essential for stabilization. The Roadmap emphasizes the need to address corruption within key institutions, including the Haitian National Police (HNP), through vetting processes, internal oversight mechanisms, and independent audits. These measures aim to restore public trust, enhance institutional credibility, and ensure that international assistance is managed transparently. The OAS’s mandates and technical capacities position it to contribute to this phase in close coordination with international partners and security-focused missions. Through the SECURE- Haiti program, the OAS/SMS mobilizes its specialized units—the Department of Public Security (DPS), the Department against Transnational Organized Crime (DTOC), the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE), and the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD)—to deliver a comprehensive strategy against organized crime while strengthening Haiti’s public security architecture. Summary of priority actions needed: 1 . Baseline assessment of Haiti’s current security infrastructure; 2. Reinforce Haiti National Police’s institutionality (chain of command, recruitment, emergency training and deployment); 3 . Prioritize and secure strategic territories and critical infrastructure replacing the international troops with HNP forces; 4. Implement oversight mechanism with the judiciary system. The OAS is in position to make financial estimations for the completion of this phase (Annex 1). This effort is further supported by the strategic partnership with the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), consistent with Mandate 11 of Resolution AG/doc.5882/25 rev.1, which integrates defense-related expertise into civilian-led coordination frameworks. The security pillar of this Roadmap places peace at the center of national recovery, advancing security as a human right and a condition for democratic and social renewal. It promotes inclusive, nonviolent engagement with affected communities to understand insecurity, support reintegration pathways, and foster civic spaces for trust-building and conflict de-escalation, complemented by joint problem-solving between authorities and local actors. The transition from international deployments to the Haitian National Police (HNP) will follow concrete and measurable benchmarks. These include: (i) sustained reduction of gang-related incidents, (ii) effective control over critical infrastructure, and (iii) the secure functioning of humanitarian and economic corridors. Only upon reaching these thresholds will international presence be progressively reduced, ensuring that Haitian institutions assume responsibility in a phased and verifiable manner. The rebuilding of security and justice institutions phase The Security Pillar will transition into a nationally led process aimed at rebuilding Haiti’s law enforcement, justice, and border institutions. This second phase focuses on long-term stabilization through institutional reform, professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP), expansion of community-based policing, reform of justice and judicial systems, and dismantling transnational criminal economies that finance violence and erode state authority. ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION 16 Lines of Action Support logistics and operational capacities of GSF-HNP joint operations in targeted high- risk zones. Increase qualified personnel deployment. Establish secure logistical and monitoring systems. Establish tactical support and logistics infrastructure. Enhance maritime surveillance and enforcement capabilities Strengthen border security as a priority element of national stabilization Establish institutional presence through the restoration/modernization of security infrastructure and secure digital systems. Establish a baseline assessment of Haiti’s national security system to identify institutional priorities, operational gaps, and humanitarian access needs. Rebuild the HNP prioritizing recruitment, training, and equipping of new police officers. Rebuild law-enforcement agencies to guarantee better security border management. Strengthen law enforcement capacity to counter illicit trafficking of firearms and drugs. Facilitate cooperation to counter cross-border criminal networks and firearms trafficking through supported dialogue platforms and joint risk assessments Disrupt the finances of organized crime through support to Haitian-led investigative and judicial processes. Build rule of law and judicial capacity. Ensure the minimum working conditions for the judiciary including a secure environment and basic infrastructure and equipment for judicial institutions to function, among others. Promote community policing and social cohesion. Prevent gang violence and youth recruitment. Strengthen the national response to human trafficking. Ensure project sustainability and national ownership. Integrate women perspectives in the reform and modernization of security institutions. Develop strategic communication campaigns to counter misinformation and disinformation, in coordination with Haitian authorities. Cooperate with UNODC and BINUH to provide specialized training in investigation, evidence handling, and anti-trafficking measures. A maritime and port security component, covering coastal surveillance, port safeguarding, secure transport routes between port and airport, and reinforcement of coast guard, customs, and container-inspection capacities, among others, will be prioritized under this pillar. Coordination meetings on these measures have already begun, operational plans are being discussed. These efforts are synchronized with border-security actions to curb arms trafficking and smuggling. . Strategic Objectives Secure strategic assets and critical infrastructure by providing logistical and operational support to facilitate HNP-GSF deployments in high-risk areas, within UN-led security operations, and respecting OAS mandates. Rebuild responsive and accountable security and justice systems through a sustainable and nationally owned process to restore Haiti’s security institutions. ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, a power vacuum resulted with no functioning parliament and no elected officials to provide checks and balances. The pressures emerging from political divisions and mass protests hindered state responses to the violence perpetrated by gangs, leading to widespread violence and humanitarian disruption. In response to this situation, the UN Security Council authorized the MSS, led by Kenya, to assist the HNP. Faced with growing political instability, Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to resign once a transitional council was established. With a view to facilitating dialogue among Haitian stakeholders, CARICOM deployed the EPG which proposed a framework for a transitional government. Pillar 2: Political Consensus and Governance Support (See Annex 2) 17 Through the crisis and until now, the EPG stepped in to offer support, aiming to stabilize the country and provide temporary governance. A key element of this support has been the establishment of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), a short-term solution designed to fill the leadership gap and facilitate the country's recovery. However, its mandate is set to expire in February 2026, which raises significant concerns about the sustainability of Haiti's political framework and the continuation of governance structures. The looming expiration of the TPC's mandate underscores the urgency for a clear, long-term solution that can restore constitutional order and ensure the legitimacy of the country's authorities. Without a plan for elections or the establishment of a new political order, the risk of further instability and governance challenges remains high, threatening Haiti’s ability to make meaningful progress in its recovery efforts. OAS, CARICOM and UN will work with Haitian authorities to prevent a political vacuum past February 2026. In the event that the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) mandate expires without a legitimate successor in place, a strictly time-bound contingency mechanism, aimed at maintaining essential governance functions, preserving security, and ensuring humanitarian access will be facilitated amongst key stakeholders. Efforts undertaken by CARICOM’s EPG and BINUH in sustaining a Haitian-owned political dialogue remain critical. CARICOM’s EPG’s contributions have been fundamental to keep the political process alive, build bridges among fractured groups, and maintain regional and international attention on Haiti’s transition. For its part, BINUH has been instrumental in facilitating efforts between various Haitian political and social groups as well as business leaders to resolve the political crisis while the OAS has maintained its attention in the country participating in diplomatic and political mediation, conducting good offices and advocacy on behalf of Haiti. CARICOM’s leadership is essential for the continuity in navigating the transition to a more permanent governance solution that is aligned with Haiti’s needs and aspirations. BINUH will continue to accompany these efforts as well as the OAS, which will provide support with CARICOM in the lead. In addition to this more immediate challenge, Haiti’s recurrent political crises are driven by a variety of other factors, including an imbalance of executive authority, the absence of effective parliamentary oversight, weak local governance, limited judicial independence and a long- standing structural weakness of its constitutional framework. Addressing these issues is essential for any governance actions under this Roadmap. This requires an open, inclusive, and nationally led dialogue on a new social contract and a more effective institutional architecture, ensuring Haitian ownership of the process at every stage, one that is built on previous CARICOM, BINUH and OAS good offices. The draft of the new constitution already circulating, and widely discussed, along with other key priorities like security, offers a starting point for a broad-based, participatory national dialogue aimed not at dividing power, but forging a forward looking agenda for the country. This pillar will focus on facilitating Haiti’s transition toward stable, inclusive, and accountable governance and lays the foundations for the processes of implementing and establishing a new constitution and democratic renewal beyond the February 7, 2026 deadline, structured into seven major stages: 1 . Establishment of a High-Level Mission 2. Exploratory Dialogue 3. Rules and Agenda Definition 4. Public Dialogue Sessions 5. Validation and Implementation 6. Review draft of new constitution 7. New constitution awareness campaigns National dialogues will prioritize the discussion of security issues and the implementation of the text of the new constitution. These stages provide a comprehensive and actionable timeline for the restoration of democratic governance. To support previous work by CARICOM and BINUH and in coordination with these institutions, the OAS offers its institutional expertise to serve as the technical secretariat for constitutional dialogue. In this role, the OAS will ensure institutional continuity, documentation, methodological clarity, and transparent coordination. The Organization will support convening a national dialogue anchored in inclusive participation, geographic representativeness, and structured deliberation. As mentioned, these efforts will be coordinated with the TPC, the CARICOM, the United Nations, as well as with universities, civil society, and the Haitian diaspora to ensure plural and sovereign deliberation. Strategic Objective ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION 18 ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION Ensure that future Haitian leadership is genuinely chosen by the people through transparent, inclusive, and free and fair elections with international observation. A key priority is to establish clarity regarding the sequence and scope of elections, taking into account constitutional decisions and the election of authorities. In addition, continued support to Haiti’s National Office of Identification (ONI) remains essential to guarantee citizens’ rights to civil identity, voting, and political participation – all of which are foundational for stabilization and democratic legitimacy. Specific emphasis will be placed on ensuring the inclusive political participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and historically marginalized groups, through targeted outreach and institutional measures. Pillar 3: Electoral Process and Institutional Legitimacy Strategic Objective (See Annex 3) 19 Decide on the constitutional question. Reform the Legal Framework for elections. Strengthen th e capacity of the Electoral Management Authority, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). Call for Elections. Register Political Parties. Ensure Voter Registration and Electoral Roll Integrity. Strengthen ONI’s Capacity to Ensure Accessible and Secure Civil Identification Services. Regulate c andidate nomination. Conduct robust civic education and training of electoral personnel. Manage logistics and technology securely. Accredit party agents and national observers. Deploy international electoral observation mission. Conduct elections. Manage preliminary and official counting of votes. Conduct p ost-electoral dispute resolution. Ensure o fficial proclamation of results (timely, legally grounded, clearly communicated). Implement specific programs to remove barriers to participation for women and marginalized groups, including accessibility measures, capacity-building, and incentives for political parties to adopt inclusive candidate lists. Lines of Action This pillar is fundamental to fostering stability and sustainability in Haiti by rebuilding a credible and trusted democratic pathway. A credible electoral process is central to restoring legitimacy and stability in Haiti. To achieve this, the Roadmap establishes a clear sequence of electoral milestones, anchored in a revised legal framework and supported by the strengthening of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and the National Identification Office (ONI). These measures aim to guarantee transparent, inclusive, and secure elections, creating the conditions for a legitimate transfer of power. Under this pillar, it would be important to support domestic observation with national observers from civil society organizations – particularly human rights groups - and the media serving as watchdogs of the electoral process. Their role is key to ensure transparency, accountability and ownership. Similarly, through BINUH, the UN has supported the creation of the Provisional Electoral Council, and supported a plan towards elections. In addition, the UNDP has also extensively supported election preparations. For its part, the OAS can support the electoral process by forming a risk analysis team to monitor and assess key factors that may affect the integrity and feasibility of the elections. This team could identify potential threats related to security, logistics, political tensions, institutional readiness, and social dynamics, and provide timely recommendations to help mitigate risks and inform decision-making by national authorities. At present, the OAS can begin to design the deployment plan of a limited electoral observation mission (an Experts Mission), to be ready when the elections in Haiti are called. The OAS anticipates a 20-member Experts Mission, comprising a core group of five persons who are specialists in electoral organization, electoral technology, electoral justice, and electoral violence, supported by additional staff, including four security officers. The eventual size and scope of the Mission would depend on the prevailing security conditions and operational realities on the ground. The work-plan of the mission would be implemented in four phases: 1. A Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) to assess the conditions on the ground and finalize the different elements of the proposed EOM. 2. Monthly Preliminary Technical Visits in the lead-up to the polls, to assess the progress made towards elections, and to evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the conditions in Haiti. 3 . A Preliminary Visit by the Chief of Mission approximately 4 – 6 weeks before the elections, for discussions with all stakeholders. 4 . Deployment of the Experts Mission. A phased expert mission will be established to support electoral preparations, covering legal frameworks, technology, electoral justice, and violence prevention. Observation will include both international and national actors, such as civil society and independent media, with transparent accreditation of political party agents. In addition to international observation, the Roadmap reinforces the role of Haitian civil society organizations and the press as domestic observers, whose oversight is essential to transparency and accountability. Accreditation mechanisms will ensure the effective participation of political party agents and national observers, complementing the phased deployment of an international mission of experts. ROADMAP PILLARS OF ACTION 20 The humanitarian response in Haiti is grounded in international humanitarian law and adopts a rights-based, community-centered approach that recognizes the protracted nature of the crisis, marked by chronic insecurity, mass displacement, and multidimensional vulnerabilities. This pillar will address life- saving aid, ongoing sustained humanitarian response, and also lay the groundwork for long-term recovery by reinforcing local resilience, promoting social cohesion, and safeguarding human dignity. Mitigate protect ion risks and promote social cohesion for all those aff ected by the crisis. Coordinate and del