With the aim of strengthening electoral capacity, Presidential Advisor Frinel Joseph traveled to Peru and Mexico to assess electoral best practices and identify adaptable solutions for Haiti.

The delegation held strategic discussions with several leading electoral institutions, including the National Office of the Electoral Process (ONPE) and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) in Peru, as well as the National Electoral Institute (INE) in Mexico.

A meeting was held with Ms. Dina Boluarte, President of Peru. Discussions focused on election management in times of crisis, effective management of the voters' list, electronic voting, diaspora participation, and the importance of civic education. A discussion on women's participation in elections was also discussed, highlighting the feasibility of extending the constitutional quota to at least 30% women.

The discussions highlighted certain practices that can be effective in Haitian electoral management, including the synergy between the police and the army in securing the voting process, the use of technology to improve the efficiency of the electoral process, the establishment of a voter participation system for the diaspora, and the adoption of continuing education programs for electoral officials.

To improve the Haitian electoral process, several recommendations were made :

- Strengthen the capacity of Haitian electoral institutions through training;

- Modernize the electoral process through the gradual introduction of reliable technologies;

- Establish a legal framework that encourages the participation of the Haitian diaspora;

- Ensure better security of the polls;

- Establish a communication system to combat disinformation.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44473-haiti-elections-towards-a-referendum-and-elections-with-peruvian-expertise.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44445-haiti-elections-a-cep-delegation-on-an-official-tour-in-latin-america.html

HL/ HaïtiLibre