Communal Public Services Financing Plan (PFC) for Acul-du-Nord

The Communal Public Services Financing Plan (PFC) for Acul-du-Nord is a comprehensive document developed through a highly participatory methodology involving local authorities and civil society representatives. This planning tool was created under the LOKAL+ project, funded by USAID, which aims to strengthen the capacity of the Haitian state to provide sustainable public services.

The plan serves as a strategic tool to help the Communality establish its vision for the commune and justify fiscal mobilization efforts to taxpayers. It focuses specifically on public investments that fall under Communal jurisdiction, conditioned by budget forecasts based on internal revenues, central administration subsidies, and external funding from international donors.

The PFC differs from other planning tools like the Communal Development Plan (PCD) in that it concentrates exclusively on public investments relevant to Communal competencies, while the PCD encompasses public, community, and private investments. The document presents the commune's historical profile, demographic data, socio-organizational environment, and economic context.

Through workshops and participatory processes, the plan identifies priority project ideas across various sectors and establishes strategies for their financing and implementation. The ultimate goal is to improve the physical living environment, facilitate access to local public services, and contribute to building important socio-economic infrastructure that will generate wealth and employment while expanding the local tax base.