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Creating Jobs to Fight Poverty and Strengthen Democratic Governance

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina - The region's presidents and prime ministers met here to debate how best to achieve sustained economic growth, create decent work, raise the standard of living and promote democratic stability. At the conclusion of the Fourth Summit of the Americas, they adopted a political declaration and an ambitious plan of action that will help set the agenda for the OAS and the region in the coming years.

 

 
Summit of the Americas Concludes
November 5, 2005
 
 
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina - The region´s Heads of State and Government concluded the Fourth Summit of the Americas Saturday evening, after adopting a political declaration and an ambitious plan of action designed to create jobs, combat poverty and strengthen democratic governance.
   Declaration of Mar del Plata
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  Plan of Action of the IV Summit of the Americas
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Final Press Conference of the IV Summit of the Americas (Video)
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  Private Enterprise and Public Policies Key to Job Creation
November 4, 2005
  MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina - At the opening of the Fourth Summit of the Americas, OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza said free markets and private economic initiatives are essential to generate decent jobs in the region, but public policy also plays an important role. More...
Presentation by OAS Secretary General Insulza to the IV Summit of the Americas (Video)
 
 
Speech by the Secretary General of the OAS at the Inaugural Session of the Fourth Summit
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Speech by Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin at the Summit of the Americas
 
 
Speech by Luis Alberto Moreno, president of the Inter-American Development Bank at the IV Summit of the Americas
 
 
Speech by Mr. President of the Republic of Argentina, Dr Néstor Kirchner at the Inaugural Session of the IV Summit of the Americas, in Mar del Plata
 
  Insulza Stresses Role of Private Sector in Development
November 3, 2005
  Speaking about the urgency of creating jobs and combating poverty, OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza called for a dynamic private sector that supports the rule of law, promotes democratic governance, combats corruption and enhances government transparency. (more)
 
 

 

"Hemispheric Meeting of the Private Sector", Intervention by José Miguel Insulza, OAS Secretary General
 
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E-259

Nov 4, 2005

INSULZA: PRIVATE ENTERPRISE AND PUBLIC POLICIES KEY TO JOB CREATION
 
 
E-257 Nov 3, 2005 OAS TO OBSERVE BOLIVIA’S DECEMBER 18 GENERAL ELECTIONS
 
 
E-256 Nov 3, 2005 INVOLVING CIVIL SOCIETY IN SUMMITS PROCESS BRINGS JOB-CREATION OPPORTUNITIES
 
 
E-255 Nov 2, 2005 OAS SECRETARY GENERAL: PRIVATE SECTOR MUST BE ENGINE FOR DEVELOPMENT
 
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