Building Infrastructure for Competitiveness
“Panama has been recognized as one of the 15 countries in the world that have been most effective in reducing poverty and extreme poverty” declared the President of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, in his inaugural remarks at the Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) held this month in Panama City. The President specifically highlighted his country’s experience in infrastructure investments, which have led to increased competitiveness and benefits across all sectors of the economy. "For every dollar in the budget, Panama invests 45 percent in infrastructure. Our country is under construction, and in this massive amount of infrastructure is the key to our growth.” » Read more
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OAS Member States discuss the Post-2015 Development Agenda
As the established deadline of 2015 for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) gets closer, countries around the world are engaging in a discussion on what the post-2015 Development Agenda will look like. On October 8, 2013, OAS member States welcomed
Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General on the post 2015 development agenda,
Dr. Amina Mohammed, who participated in a meeting of the OAS Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI). » Read more
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OAS hosts partners from the global Mobiles for Education Alliance
185 participants from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East gathered at the 3rd Annual mEducation Alliance International Symposium held at OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, October 15-16. This expert group includedrepresentatives
from international organizations, the private sector, NGOs,
researchers, project innovators, and policymakers engaged in the
field of mobile technologies and education. » Read more
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Cooperation in social protection: exchanging experiences, expanding opportunities
In recent years, social protection has become a key element in the fight against poverty, inequality and social exclusion in the region, and a priority in countries’ social development agendas. Thus the interest of OAS member States to learn from the experiences of their peers and share solutions and best practices in this field of action through the
Inter-American Social Protection Network (IASPN)
coordinated by the Department of Economic and Social Development of the OAS-SEDI.
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Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis thanks OAS for Support
“The OAS must be commended for lending support to its smallest member in the Western hemisphere” declared Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis in his recent visit to the OAS. Highlighting support provided in the area of development, the Prime Minister made special mention of joint work completed in advancing education and renewable energy in his country.
The Prime Minister was welcomed by OAS-SEDI Executive Secretary, Sherry Tross; Sustainable Development Director, Cletus Springer and other Senior Staff members from the Secretariat who discussed current work and future potential for joint collaboration.
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Cooperation in Action |
October 23, 2013
OAS and the Universidad de Guadalajara (UDEG), México, sign cooperation agreement to expand scholarship opportunities in the Americas
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October 16, 2013
OAS, Trinidad & Tobago and Virtual Educa sign MOU for the 2014 International Symposium
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October 2, 2013
Trinidad & Tobago, new Chair Pro Tempore of the RIAC to host the VIII Americas Competitiveness Forum in 2014
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October 2, 2013
The Secretariat for Central American Integration (SIECA) and others join the RIAC
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