Peace and Security Pillar: Haiti Benchmark Framework With Indicators

Pursuant to paragraph 24 of Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), the Secretary-General is requested, in close coordination with the Haitian authorities, to report to the Council on benchmarks, indicators and dates to be met by the Haitian authorities in order to increase the security forces’ capacities and enhance Haiti’s management and control of its land, maritime and air borders and ports, in order to combat the illicit trafficking in arms, ammunition and narcotics, with the goal of preparing the transition of tasks and responsibilities to the Government of Haiti. The benchmark framework prepared was conceived as an initial tool to assess progress on various security, police development, community violence reduction and stabilizations indicators as the Gang Suppression Force was being established, and support arrangements were being operationalized. In that sense, the framework provided a preliminary reporting tool to complement the reporting architecture linked to the Gang Suppression Force and progress towards its objectives.  
  
In this context, the Haitian authorities proposed implementation metrics aligned with the objectives of the Gang Suppression Force, supported by measurable indicators and outcomes. The benchmark framework was included as annex II of the Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti published on 15 January 2026 (S/2026/31). It focuses on building the operational capacity of the Haitian National Police, in particular the units specialized in anti-gang tactical operations, anti-trafficking and border protection, among others, and the Armed Forces of Haiti. The increased capacity of the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti would be intended to ensure public order and protect vital infrastructure. The framework focuses on monitoring progress in the capacity of the Haitian National Police to ensure that correction officers are trained and available in adequate numbers to meet expected higher penitentiary security demands and to increase the number of officers specialized in border control. The framework also includes benchmarks, indicators and targets in areas complementary to increased law enforcement capacity, notably priorities related to disarmament, dismantlement and reintegration, community violence reduction and weapons and ammunition management.  
  
As requested by the national authorities, the framework includes an initial 12-month implementation period, from January 2026 to January 2027, with a preliminary review to be undertaken in the first semester. At the end of this period, while progress in national capacity building in the mandated areas would have been made, further work would be needed to ensure an effective and sustainable handover of security responsibilities to national authorities, for which the targets and timelines could be extended by the Haitian authorities. The present document reflects the 6-month review of progress in achieving the benchmarks.  
  
At the six-month review stage, the exercise has demonstrated both the value and the limits of the initial framework. While it provides a useful indication of reported progress, gaps, stagnation and areas requiring further attention, in several domains outside the scope of the BINUH mandate, it should be noted that the information presented is provided by Haitian institutions or by entities directly responsible for implementation. Following the adoption of resolution 2814 (2026), which revised BINUH’s mandate without the Police Unit, the mission is not in a position to systematically collect and verify all operational figures generated through national defense and security forces and by institutions within their respective chains of responsibility. In this context and following the 6-month review, the benchmark framework submitted pursuant to paragraph 24 of Security Council resolution may be revised to enable BINUH to focus its data collection and reporting on areas that are directly aligned with its revised mandate and capacities.

Tags: complex emergency-conflict-security, peacekeeping
Organization: United Nations Peace and Security Data Hub