Events

• Opening Ceremony of Specialised Workshop against terrorism and its financing.
  East Coast Demerara, Guyana., Tuesday June 26, 2012

East Coast Demerara, Guyana., Tuesday June 26, 2012



Four-day specialised workshop on "The prevention and fight against terrorism and its financing: legal framework and mechanisms of international cooperation" sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC/TCP and OAS/CICTE in collaboration with the Government of Guyana.

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• Opening Ceremony of Specialised Workshop against terrorism and its financing.
  East Coast Demerara, Guyana., Tuesday June 26, 2012

East Coast Demerara, Guyana., Tuesday June 26, 2012



Four-day specialised workshop on "The prevention and fight against terrorism and its financing: legal framework and mechanisms of international cooperation" sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC/TCP and OAS/CICTE in collaboration with the Government of Guyana.

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In the News

• Govt. moves to strengthen money laundering, financing terrorism laws …includes safeguards for whistle-blowers Guyana Chronicle
• Guyana, Chile agree to expand bilateral cooperation Guyana Chronicle
• President Ramotar, Foreign Minister to attend today’s inauguration of new Venezuelan president Guyana Chronicle

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Environmental Sustainability

• Metrology and National Measurement Standards to support Environmental Sustainability and the Enhancement of Human Health, Safety and Prosperity in the Americas (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

  Metrology and National Measurement Standards to support Environmental Sustainability and the Enhancement of Human Health, Safety and Prosperity in the Americas (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
  
  

  Observations and Recommendations
  

  
  

  1. The project should strive to incorporate the participation of the export and the related sectors in each participating country in order to strengthen the continuity of the project benefits.
  

  
  

  2. Many of the project activities do not specify their duration, the number of participants, or the location, which makes the analysis of the budget uncertain.
  

  
  

  3. Travel budget for Act. 1.1.2 and 1.3.1 are not consistent with the budget for 1.1.1, hence we recommend lowering these budgeted amounts.
  

  
  

  4. Documentation expenses for Act. 4.1 should be covered by participants.
  

  
  

  5. The project should incorporate or state explicitly the creation of a network or website to foster partnership amongst the participants.
  

  
  

Alternative Energy

• Alternative Energy Education Dissemination (The University of the West Indies)

  Alternative Energy Education Dissemination (The University of the West Indies)
  
  

  Due to delays presented in the progress report, the CENPE recommends an extension of cycle 2008 to finish executing activities and funds already approved for period 2009-2010.

Public Security

• OAS/Guyana Project to Strengthen Information on Public Security.

  OAS/Guyana Project to Strengthen Information on Public Security.
  
  

  The project involves assisting Guyana in improving its capabilities for data collection and statistics on crime and public security issues.

Education

• Building Capacity in the Education Sector in Guyana for Sustainable Human Development

  Building Capacity in the Education Sector in Guyana for Sustainable Human Development
  
  

  To enable the University to deliver a modernized and expanded Teacher Training curriculum that responds to the socio-economic, scientific, technological and cultural imperatives/advances of the day.

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OAS Internships

The OAS Student Internship Program is designed for undergraduate, graduate and young professional student to allow them to work within their fields of study. The program although unpaid is very competitive. The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. Internships are available in almost all of the offices and this will allow interns to choose whether they prefer to work in their home country or in another office.

• Why the Organization of American States?

  The Organization of American States (OAS) is the main political forum of the hemisphere which promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security and the Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region, through dialogue and collective actions.

• What is our offer?

  We offer you a unique opportunity to gain work experience in different areas and in an international and a multicultural environment. You will have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with orientation to the OAS mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere.

• Where can I do my Internship?

  The OAS has 28 national offices and some special programs located in the member states. This allows anyone interested, to participate in the internship program in their country of origin, or other country of interest.
  

  Besides working in the different projects of the Office, interns must participate in a series of activities that are part of a Complementary Online Program
  

  This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must meet a series of requirements.
  

• Requirements for Application

  • You must have a GPA of 3.0 out of 4 (American scale) or equivalent according to the country. This means that you have to be in the top 25% of your class).
  • While being a student is a requirement for the application, you should also be at least in the second year of your undergraduate program
  • Your internship should last at least 10 weeks and at the most 6 months.

• Documents Required

  • Complete the application form (requested to internships@oas.org)
  • 2 letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts with your grades.
  • Currículum Vitae.
  • Copy of your passport.
  • Once you are selected, the Intern should submit Proof of insurance.

  All the documents should be sent to internships@oas.org

  Internships are available in Washington DC. Check out www.oas.org/internships.

OAS Scholarships

The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Research leading to a degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States. In addition to these programs the OAS, through its Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), is able to offer other attractive scholarship opportunities for academic studies with the support of its partner institutions in the Americas and around the world.

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OAS - Rowe Fund Educational loan programs for Studies in the United States

The OAS - Rowe Fund loan program for studies in the United States was established in 1948.  This program grants financial aid in the form of interest-free loans for up to $15,000 dollars for graduate, research, and the last two years of undergraduate studies, including semester exchange programs.  Applications may be submitted at any time during the studies in the U.S. and are accepted and reviewed year-round.  For more information about how to obtain a Rowe Fund loan, find other financial aid for studies abroad, or identify a university in the United States according to field of study, cost, or location, visit: www.oas.org/en/rowefund and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/rowefund