2026-01-23

NGOs should avoid assuming Route Nationale 1 access for programming in northern departments and develop alternative supply chain routing through maritime or air options. Private sector logistics operators should factor convoy security costs and potential complete road closures into northern Haiti operations. Humanitarian agencies should pre-position supplies in Saint-Marc and Gonaives to reduce dependence on Port-au-Prince resupply convoys through contested zones. Security contractors supporting NGO or business operations should conduct route reconnaissance within 24 hours of planned movements as conditions change rapidly. Development programs in Artibonite and Centre should incorporate security mitigation budgets of 15 to 25 percent above standard operating costs. Staff movement policies should prohibit road travel on Route Nationale 1 north of Cabaret without armed escort and real-time threat monitoring. CONFIDENCE High confidence based on official institutional reporting.