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The OAS has discussed for several years the real estate issue, the funding required for maintenance and repairs, as well as the deferred maintenance of its historic buildings. The General Secretariat has provided a series of options for funding it. The most recent document, reflecting the current status of the Strategy, is CP/CAAP-3211/13 rev. 4.
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Here you will find information related to the OAS Strategic Plan 2016-2020, including its design, preparation and approval.
OAS Assistant Secretary General Calls for Public Education Programs in Agriculture
August 5, 2010
The Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin, today called for renewed efforts in recognizing the importance of the agriculture sector in the Americas.
During a meeting with the new Deputy Director of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Karen Lezny, Ambassador Ramdin expressed the desire to see a more strategic, long-term approach for highlighting the value of agriculture to economies and societies in the hemisphere. “Agriculture needs to be understood not only from the perspective of food security and nutritional health, but for its contribution to the economy in terms of employment, and foreign exchange,” he said.
To meet this goal, the Assistant Secretary General suggested the implementation of public education programs, adding that if such programs are rooted within the school system the sector would benefit.
During the meeting, which took place at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, the two officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen the relationship between the OAS and IICA, and to work toward shared goals.
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