Haiti: Third Review under the Staff-Monitored Program and Request for Extension-Press Release; and Staff Report
IMF Staff Country Reports, May 21, 2026
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- Published: May 21, 2026
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229047500.002
Context and current situation
- Security and humanitarian crises in Haiti continue to deteriorate.
- Ongoing political transition aimed at restoring governance, improving security, and paving the way for the first general elections in a decade.
- International community prioritizing security and stability.
- Arrival of the Gang Suppression Force in April could help improve security conditions and renew momentum for international support.
Major adverse shocks and economic impact
- Oil price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East has emerged as a major headwind.
- Resulting effects: raising the fuel import bill and implicit fuel subsidy costs, further weakening an already fragile fiscal position.
- Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 disrupted economic activity and exacerbated humanitarian needs.
- Subject tags indicating focus areas: Expenditure, Foreign exchange, Oil prices, Prices.
Key findings and implications
- Fiscal position weakened by higher fuel import bills and implicit subsidy costs tied to the oil price shock.
- Recurrent adverse shocks (oil price shock, Hurricane Melissa) compound deteriorating security and humanitarian conditions.
- Political transition remains fragile but is aimed at governance restoration and enabling elections.
- Improved security (potentially from the Gang Suppression Force) is linked to the prospect of renewed international support.
Policy directions and priorities (as presented)
- Restore governance and improve security to pave the way for the first general elections in a decade.
- Leverage improvements in security to renew momentum for international support.
Key statistics and publication metadata
- Date: May 21, 2026
- Pages: 96
- Volume: 2026
- Issue: 107
- Series: Country Report No. 2026/107
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229047500.002
- Stock No: 1HTIEA2026001
- ISBN: 9798229047500
- ISSN: 1934-7685
International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. "Haiti: Third Review under the Staff-Monitored Program and Request for Extension-Press Release; and Staff Report", IMF Staff Country Reports 2026, 107 (2026).
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