Enex Jean-Charles (French pronunciation: [ɛnɛks ʒɑ̃ ʃaʁl], born 18 July 1960) is a Haitian politician who served as Prime Minister of Haiti from March 2016 until March 2017.

Enex Jean-Charles
19th prime minister of Haiti
In office
28 March 2016 – 21 March 2017
PresidentJocelerme Privert (Acting)
Jovenel Moïse
Preceded byFritz Jean
Succeeded byJack Guy Lafontant
Personal details
Born (1960-07-18) 18 July 1960 (age 64)
Chansolme, Haiti
Political partyIndependent

Career

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Jean-Charles was born on 18 July 1960 in Chansolme.[1]

From March 2004 to June 2006 Jean-Charles served as Secretary General of the Council of Ministers under President Boniface Alexandre. Under Alexandre's successor, René Préval, Jean-Charles was a special advisor. He also served as advisor to President Michel Martelly during his term in office (2011–2016).[1]

In March 2016 Jean-Charles was named as designate Minister of Planning and External Cooperation in the cabinet of Fritz Jean.[2] On 22 March 2016 acting president Jocelerme Privert appointed Jean-Charles as prime minister by decree.[3] The general policy plan of his predecessor, Fritz Jean, had been rejected by the Chamber of Deputies on 20 March.[4] On 24 March Jean-Charles presented his cabinet.[5] On 25 March Jean-Charles obtained support for both his general policy plan and his cabinet from both Houses of the Haitian Parliament and was confirmed as prime minister.[6] On 28 March his government was officially installed.[7][8] He was succeeded as prime minister by Jack Guy Lafontant on 21 March 2017.[9]

Jean-Charles has worked as a professor of administrative law at the University of Haiti since 1991.[1]

Personal life

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Jean-Charles is married and has three children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Haiti - Politic : Who is Enex Jean-Charles ?". Haiti Libre. 23 March 2016. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016.
  2. ^ Robenson Geffrard (15 March 2016). "Le gouvernement de Fritz Jean officiellement nommé par arrêté présidentiel" (in French). Le Nouvelliste. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Haiti - FLASH : Enex J. Jean-Charles new Prime Minister named". Haiti Libre. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  4. ^ "After parliament's rejection, Haiti names a new prime minister". Miami Herald. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Prime Minister Enex Jean-Charles Made Public His Ministerial Cabinet". Haiti Observer. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Interim Haiti prime minister, government finally take charge". Miami Herald. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
  7. ^ "Haiti installs new government and is ready to name new elections body". Miami Herald. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  8. ^ "Haïti-Politique : Le gouvernement d'Enex Jean-Charles installé" (in French). AlterPresse. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  9. ^ David McFadden (21 March 2017). "New prime minister urges Haitians to heal deep divisions". ABC News. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of Haiti
2016–2017
Succeeded by