KINGSTON, Jamaica — A wide cross-section of Haitian stakeholders met in Kingston, Jamaica at the invitation of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) on Tuesday in an effort to facilitate inclusive dialogue among Haitian stakeholders in bid to find a solution to the protracted multi-dimensional crisis facing the Caribbean nation.

Among the issues addressed at the meeting was the interim governance measures needed to restore confidence in the transition to ensure Haiti’s government delivers on its commitments.

According to a news release on Thursday, these commitments include the critical issue of security and stability; the organisation of credible general elections to choose a legitimate and representative government; constitutional reform as well as the pursuance of fundamental reforms required to preclude a repeat of the current crisis.

The need to build confidence and trust in the interim administration in order to effectively address the nation’s security crisis was also widely expressed by stakeholders, as well as the need for preparations for elections to commence. To that end, it was suggested that the country adhere to the constitutional requirement that a minimum of 30 per cent of decision-making positions be held by women.

Interim Prime Minister of Haiti, Dr Ariel Henry, committed to greater inclusiveness in governance through the establishment of a government of national unity.

The Eminent Persons Group was urged to continue to use Caricom’s Good Offices to work with all stakeholders to find a definitive solution to the crisis facing Haiti. As a result, the group has committed to going to Haiti to continue consultations within the next several weeks.