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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

OAS and Japan provide $3 million to expand Haiti's national identification system

The Organization of American States (OAS) and Japan have finalized a $3 million agreement to expand Haiti's national identification system. This initiative is intended to support electoral preparations amid ongoing security and humanitarian challenges in the country.

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Why It Matters

The funding directly impacts the infrastructure required for upcoming elections by increasing the capacity of the national identification system, which is a prerequisite for voter participation.

Key Facts

  • The OAS and Japan signed a $3 million agreement to expand Haiti's national identification system.
  • The agreement was finalized during an OAS delegation visit to Haiti between August 16 and August 19.
  • The project is intended to support electoral processes in Haiti.
  • The delegation met with Haitian government officials, security leaders, and international partners to discuss the country's security, political, humanitarian, and economic crises.

Who's Mentioned

organizationOrganization of American States“Facilitator and partner for the identification project”other350,000“Number of new biometric ID cards to be issued”organizationJapan“Funding partner for the identification initiative”personAlbert Ramdin“OAS Secretary General who signed the agreement”locationHaiti“Recipient country for the identification system expansion”organizationOAS“Organization of American States, a party to the funding agreement.”