Gabriel Ronald, Governor of the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), participated in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) constituency meetings in Washington. There, he presented Haiti's position on current macroeconomic issues, highlighting the remarkable resilience of the Haitian economy in the face of five years of persistent security crisis.

He emphasized the stabilization of certain indicators, notably a controlled exchange rate and robust international reserves covering more than six months of imports. Beyond the national situation, he advocated for strengthened technical cooperation within his constituency, citing as examples the success of the PIX payment system in Brazil and the growth of French Guiana.

Ronald Gabriel stressed the importance of sharing experiences among member countries. "Haiti, through its adaptability, offers valuable lessons, while its partners share models of financial inclusion and shock management." He concluded by reaffirming that regional inclusion and solidarity are the foundations of sustainable economic stability.

During his address to the World Bank, the Governor of the BRH highlighted the fragility of Haiti’s economic progress, particularly regarding exchange rate stability and disinflation. Given the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East, he called on the World Bank to play an "active shock-absorbing" role by providing rapid financing and terms truly tailored to fragile States, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. To strengthen the country’s resilience, he also advocated for structural support for energy diversification to reduce dependence on oil imports.

Regarding economic development, the Governor emphasized that security is an essential prerequisite for a thriving business environment. He urged the World Bank to better leverage its role as a "knowledge bank" to promote the sharing of expertise within the constituency, citing as examples the success of the PIX digital system in Brazil and growth management in French Guiana.

Furthermore, he advocated for an agile and flexible approach from the World Bank, capable of adapting to the dual nature of member countries, which combine profound vulnerabilities with dynamic transformations. In short, he called for a partnership based on attentive listening and strengthened South-South cooperation to guarantee sustainable prosperity.

SL/ HaitiLibre