What Constitution for Haiti?

What Constitution for Haiti?

For over three decades, Haiti’s 1987 Constitution has failed to deliver stability, dignity, or development. Originally crafted with democratic aspirations, it has instead entrenched cycles of political crisis, institutional paralysis, and economic stagnation. The executive branch concentrates too much power, fueling populism and corruption, while Parliament remains dysfunctional, delaying elections and obstructing legislation. The judiciary lacks independence, local governance is neglected, and national planning is disconnected from public budgeting—leaving the country in a perpetual state of waiting, where violence replaces dialogue and survival eclipses progress.

Pi Bon Ayiti proposes a complete institutional redesign—not cosmetic reform. Its vision is rooted in sovereignty, transparency, and public service. The executive model eliminates the presidency as a destabilizing force, replacing it with a symbolic head of state elected by representatives, and a Prime Minister directly elected by the people to govern under a binding National Political Law (LPN). Ministries are depoliticized and led by professionals, ensuring competence over partisanship.

The legislative branch is reimagined as a single, streamlined National Democratic Assembly (ADN), replacing the costly and ineffective bicameral system. Representation is direct, with delegates from every communal section, enabling swift passage of laws and treaties without partisan gridlock. Judicial reform introduces clear protocols for succession and accountability, integrates oversight within the ADN, and protects constitutional order through procedure rather than personality.

This model responds not with slogans but with structure. Haiti has endured over 20 failed governments since 1987, repeated electoral voids, widespread insecurity, and an economy without coherent direction. Pi Bon Ayiti offers a governance framework that is fiscally disciplined, locally rooted, merit-based, and culturally authentic. It is not merely a reform—it is a civic renaissance, calling on Haitians to build institutions that reflect their dignity, protect their rights, and deliver results.