For decades now, Haiti has sought to build lasting democracy founded on the rule of law, good governance, accountability, inclusive economic and political participation, and the effective, inclusive and equitable management of the country's resources. These aspirations have long been thwarted by political instability, a culture of endemic corruption, and centralization of power and resources within the central government in Port-au-Prince to the detriment of rural communities and populations.

All of these factors have contributed to poor resource mobilization, inadequate investments, limited development and a chronic lack of basic public services for all Haitian citizens. Since July 2019, fuel shortages, protests, and restricted movements of the population have further exacerbated the country’s fragile economic situation.

Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Supporting the Efficient Management of State Resources (GERÉ) project is a three-year project conceived from lessons learned with previous governance sector projects. GERÉ will assist the Haitian Government, both at the central and local levels, to improve good governance, transparency, accountability, decentralization and citizen participation. This will contribute to helping the Haitian government become more transparent and responsive and improve its public service delivery in healthcare, education, agriculture, energy, and modern and sustainable infrastructure.