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Port-au-Prince, January 15, 2026.- The National Federation of Mayors of Haiti (FENAMH) participated in the 2nd National Forum of Non-Governmental Organizations, held on 15 and 16 January 2026 at Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince.
The delegation was led by FENAMH Executive Director Joseph G. Billy Louis, alongside the institution's Secretary-General and Mayor of Roche-à-Bateau, Fritsnel Chery.
The meeting brought together national and international NGOs, local authorities, public institutions and technical and financial partners on the coordination of development actions, local governance and sustainable development strategies.
À cette occasion, la FENAMH a réaffirmé son plaidoyer en faveur d’une collaboration structurée entre les ONG et les collectivités territoriales, afin de garantir des interventions mieux adaptées aux réalités locales. Pour Joseph G. Billy Louis, le forum constitue « un cadre stratégique permettant aux élus locaux de contribuer à une meilleure harmonisation des actions des ONG « .
Fritsnel Chery, for his part, stressed the need to involve municipalities directly in the design and implementation of projects, a prerequisite for their effectiveness and sustainability.
Through this participation, FENAMH confirms its commitment to building the capacity of municipalities and promoting inclusive and participatory local governance.
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