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Time 2:00–3:30 PM Location Washington, DC |
On September 16, 2026, Haiti Briefing convened a private roundtable in Washington, DC with Uder Antoine, Executive Director of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), bringing together policy professionals, researchers, practitioners, institutional representatives, and members of the Haitian diaspora.
The discussion focused on electoral preparations, implementation constraints, and the political and operational issues shaping the months ahead.
Speakers
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Guest Uder Antoine Executive Director, Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) |
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Moderator Jeffsky Poincy Founder & Lead Policy Analyst, Haiti Briefing |
Why it mattered
The roundtable provided a direct opportunity for members of the Washington policy community to engage with CEP leadership at an important stage of Haiti’s electoral process. The exchange offered practical context on preparations underway, implementation constraints, and the considerations likely to shape the next phase of the process.
Key points discussed
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Electoral preparations The status of preparations and the operational work required to move the process forward. |
Implementation constraints Institutional, logistical, and other practical challenges affecting electoral implementation. |
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Political and operational environment How broader conditions could affect the organization and sequencing of the electoral process. |
The months ahead Key areas requiring attention as preparations continue and electoral milestones approach. |
Participants
Participants included representatives from research and policy institutions, congressional offices, international organizations, and the Haitian diaspora.
| Think tanks & research institutions | Congressional offices |
| International organizations | Haitian civil society |
| Academia & policy practitioners | Haitian diaspora |
Invitation only
The discussion was held on an invitation-only basis in Washington, DC.
Attendance was limited to invited participants.
Haiti Briefing thanks the United Nations Foundation and AJWS for their support with the logistics and coordination of the convening.