Haiti’s Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, joined national leaders and public administrators on Monday at the Hôtel Montana in Pétion-Ville to commemorate United Nations Public Service Day. The event, organized by the Office of Management and Human Resources (OMRH), brought together government ministers, directors-general, and senior public officials under the theme: “Committed Civil Servants at the Heart of an Innovative and High-Performing Public Administration in Haiti.”
The ceremony served as a rare moment of recognition for the thousands of Haitian public servants who work behind the scenes, often under difficult conditions, to uphold the state and serve the population.
In his opening remarks, OMRH General Coordinator Madelain Fils-Aimé praised the resilience and commitment of public servants across the country. “They are the backbone of government operations,” he declared. “Despite limited means, civil servants continue to uphold the values of honesty, discipline, and dedication. Their role is critical to the delivery of public services and the stability of our institutions.”
Representing the voice of the civil service, Stéphanie Saint-Louis, a staff member at the Ministry of Culture and Community, offered a moving testimony on the daily challenges faced by government employees. “To be a civil servant is to serve quietly, consistently, and with dignity — even when working conditions are far from ideal,” she said.
When he took the floor, Prime Minister Fils-Aimé struck a note of gratitude and determination. He emphasized the essential role civil servants play in the functioning and future of the Haitian state. “Civil servants are the working arm of the state. Without them, no policy can be implemented, no service delivered. Their work must be recognized and supported,” he stated.
The Prime Minister also highlighted several initiatives underway to support and modernize the public sector, including improved working conditions, ongoing professional training, and the integration of modern tools to boost administrative efficiency. He called on public servants to remain creative and innovative in order to bring government closer to the people.
Fils-Aimé reaffirmed the government’s commitment — in conjunction with the Presidential Transition Council (CPT) — to institutional reform and national recovery. “Through the roadmap set by the April 3, 2024 Agreement, we are preparing for a constitutional referendum and free, fair elections. But these efforts can only succeed with a strong and respected civil service at the foundation,” he said.
The celebration concluded with renewed hope and a call for unity in building a more competent and citizen-focused administration. As Haiti continues to navigate one of the most challenging periods in its modern history, the recognition of public servants sends a powerful message: the state values those who serve it — and will work to give them the tools they need to succeed.
— Haiti Post
