The BRH governor calls for better access to concessional financing in Bangkok

On the same day, a delegation from the BRH met with Susana Cordeiro, vice president of the World Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean. This meeting took place with Minister Serge Gabriel Collin at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). During this meeting, Marcos Chiliatto also participated as an administrator.

Discussions focused on the operational presence of the World Bank in Port-au-Prince as well as on the modernization of payment systems. The BRH presented its merchant payment project which should soon enter its pilot phase, as part of its efforts to modernize.

On October 13, Ronald Gabriel advocated for better consideration of the needs of fragile countries and small island states at the Group of Twenty-Four (G24). He emphasized the importance of increasing concessional resources available to these countries, notably through donations from the International Development Association (IDA), which is part of the World Bank Group.

Meeting Details

On October 12, Ronald Gabriel met with André Roncaglia and discussed with him the progress made by the BRH in terms of transparency. On the same day, a delegation including Edwige Jean, member of the BRH’s Board of Directors, met with Susana Cordeiro to discuss initiatives related to improving payment systems and financing for SMEs.

Merchant Payment Project

The BRH presented its merchant payment project during a meeting with the World Bank. This project aims to modernize Haiti's financial system by facilitating commercial transactions for small businesses and consumers, with a pilot phase planned soon.