S/C
PROPOSED PROGRAM
DELEGATION TO HAITI
FOR
THE
VISIT
OF
THE
PERMANENT
COUNCIL
OBJECTIVE OF THE VISIT
The visit is in response to an official invitation, originally extended orally by the Interim
President of Haiti, Boniface Alexandre, to Ambassador Miguel Ruiz Cabanas as Chair of the
Permanent Council and reiterated in writing by the Prime Minister of the transitional
government. It represents an opportunity to send a representative PC Delegation to convey a
clear political message on the need to re-energize the democratic process and make concrete
progress to foster “full restoration of democracy in Haiti” (as established in AG/RES. 2058
para. 4 and the Inter-American Democratic Charter). The OAS supports free, fair and
transparent elections, freedom for all political parties, the strengthening of State institutions
including the police and the judiciary and the promotion and consolidation of human rights.
This message should be transmitted at meetings with the key actors and decision-makers in
the transitional government and with the political class, including civil society entities. The
goal should be to encourage policies, actions and attitudes with a distinctive focus on the
democratic process and on long-term development prospects in Haiti. The international
community also needs to be encouraged to continue its political and financial support to the
evolving political process in Haiti and to foster disarmament activities.
SUGGESTED MEETINGS IN PURSUIT OF STATED OBJECTIVES
Pending final confirmation of the dates and duration of the visit of the PC Delegation to Haiti, it is
suggested that the visit commence on September 9 (with an early morning arrival from Miami) and
conclude the afternoon of September 10 or the morning of September 11. The possible program
notes suggest a list of possible interlocutors that the PC delegation might wish to meet. Time
constraints will not allow individual meetings with all these actors, joint meetings might be
envisaged; or the delegation may wish to divide.
Key meetings should be held with the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, former Prime Minister
Neptune, party leaders, human rights organizations, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) the
Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General and development organizations. A
fuller list follows:
GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS
- Interim President of Haiti, Boniface Alexandre
- Prime Minister of the Transitional Government, Gérard Latortue
- Minister of Justice and Public Security, Bernard Gousse (and Chief of Police)
- Minister of Interior, Collectivités Territoriales and National Security, Hérard Abraham
- The 9-member Provisional Electoral Council
- The Council of Wise Men
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POLITICAL FIGURES
- Former Prime Minister Neptune
- Former President Preval
- The three-member Comité Directoire Intérimaire de Fanmi Lavalas (Yvon Feuillé, Rudy
Hériveaux and Gilvert Angervil)
- Representatives of Convergence Democratique
- Political leaders from parties other than Fanmi Lavalas and Convergence Democratique
and/or other political activist
- Members of the Political Transitional Agreement Committee
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DIMENSION
- Civil Society, including the business community and NGOs/entities involved in social and
economic development work
- The 20 high-level consultants hired within the Special Mission governance project and
working in various government departments
OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS
- Human Rights organizations (one meeting with directors of the leading NGOs)
- The Church
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
- UN SRSG Juan Gabriel Valdés (also possible meetings with/or in tandem with MINUSTAH
Force Commander and CIVPOL Commissioner)
- Diplomatic corps
- OAS Special Mission
It is suggested that the PC delegation visit concludes with the ceremonial hand-over of equipment
and material to the Haitian National Police, a final session with the President and the Prime Minister
and with a Press Conference.
After the actual dates for the visit have been confirmed, the Secretariat, with inputs from the
Government of Haiti and the OAS Special Mission, will finalize the draft program with specific
dates and times for the meetings and events listed above.
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PROPOSED PROGRAM
DELEGATION TO HAITI
FOR
THE
VISIT
OF
THE
PERMANENT
COUNCIL
I. OBJECTIVE OF THE VISIT
The visit is in response to an official invitation, originally extended orally by the Interim President of
Haiti, Boniface Alexandre to Ambassador Miguel Ruiz Cabanas as Chair of the Permanent Council
and reiterated in writing by the Prime Minister of the transitional government. It represents an
opportunity to send a representative PC Delegation to convey a clear political message on the need to
re-energize the democratic process and make concrete progress to foster “full restoration of
democracy in Haiti” (as established in AG/RES. 2058 para. 4 and the Inter-American Democratic
Charter). The OAS supports free, fair and transparent elections, freedom for all political parties, the
strengthening of State institutions including the police and the judiciary and the promotion and
consolidation of human rights. This message should be transmitted at meetings with the key actors
and decision-makers in the transitional government and with the political class, including civil
society entities. The goal should be to encourage policies, actions and attitudes with a distinctive
focus on the democratic process and on long-term development prospects in Haiti. The international
community also needs to be encouraged to continue its political and financial support to the evolving
political process in Haiti and to foster disarmament activities.
. SUGGESTED MEETINGS IN PURSUIT OF STATED OBJECTIVES
Pending final confirmation of the dates and duration of the visit of the PC Delegation to Haiti, it is
suggested that the visit commence on September 9 (with an early morning arrival from Miami) and
conclude the afternoon of September 10 or the morning of September 11. The possible program
notes suggest a list of possible interlocutors that the PC delegation might wish to meet. Time
constraints will not allow individual meetings with all these actors, joint meetings might be
envisaged; or the delegation may wish to divide.
Key meetings should be held with the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, former Prime Minister
Neptune, party leaders, human rights organizations, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) the
Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General and development organizations. A
fuller list follows:
GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS
-
Interim President of Haiti, Boniface Alexandre
Prime Minister of the Transitional Government, Gérard Latortue
-
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Minister of Justice and Public Security, Bernard Gousse
Minister of Interior, Collectivités Territoriales and National Security, Hérard Abraham
The 9-member Provisional Electoral Council
The Council of Wise Men
POLITICAL FIGURES
- Former Prime Minister Neptune
- Former President Preval
-
The three-member Comité Directoire Intérimaire de Fanmi Lavalas (Yvon Feuillé, Rudy
Hériveaux and Gilvert Angervil)
Representatives of Convergence Democratique
Political leaders from parties other than Fanmi Lavalas and Convergence Democratique
and/or other political activist
Members of the Political Transitional Agreement Committee
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DIMENSION
- Civil Society, including the business community and NGOs/entities involved in social and
economic development work
- The 20 high-level consultants hired within the Special Mission governance project and
working in various government departments
OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS
- Human Rights organizations (one meeting with directors of the leading NGOs)
- The Church
committee
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
-
UN SRSG Juan José Valdés (also possible meetings with/or in tandem with MINUSTAH
Force Commander and CIVPOL Commissioner)
Diplomatic corps
OAS Special Mission
It is suggested that the PC delegation visit concludes with the ceremonial hand-over of equipment
and material to the Haitian National Police, a final session with the President and the Prime Minister
and with a Press Conference.
After the actual dates for the visit have been confirmed, the Secretariat, with inputs from the
Government of Haiti and the OAS Special Mission, will finalize the draft program with specific
dates and times for the meetings and events listed above.