Political Party Reform: From Power to Participation

Political Party Reform: From Power to Participation

Pi Bon Ayiti proposes a radical redefinition of political parties in Haiti. Instead of serving as vehicles for power, parties will become spaces for public debate, civic education, and generational renewal. The goal is to dismantle the patronage and personalization that have undermined governance for decades.

Under this new framework, political parties no longer have direct access to executive power. The Prime Minister and cabinet are selected according to the National Policy Law (LPN), not political affiliation. Public positions—local, national, and administrative—are filled based on merit and transparency.

Parties will serve as civic forums: places for education, critique, and citizen engagement. They may propose new LPNs, organize debates, and contribute to legislative development—but they do not control government formation. Citizens may run as independents or join civic coalitions; party membership is not required.

Party financing will be limited and subject to strict oversight. Public support is based on civic performance, not electoral results. ADN delegates and representatives serve a single, non-renewable term to ensure generational rotation and age inclusion.

This reform is not anti-politics—it is anti-patronage. It seeks to restore dignity to public life by replacing favoritism with governance rooted in transparency, merit, and citizen focus. Political parties still have a place in democracy, but their role shifts: from power brokers to civic contributors.