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The OAS executes a variety of projects funded by donors. Evaluation reports are commissioned by donors. Reports of these evaluations may be found here.
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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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Every year the GS/OAS publishes the annual operating plans for all areas of the Organization, used to aid in the formulation of the annual budget and as a way to provide follow-up on institutional mandates.
Here you will find information related to the OAS Strategic Plan 2016-2020, including its design, preparation and approval.
ATTENTION TIME CHANGE: OAS Electoral Observation Mission in United States to Present Preliminary Report
November 9, 2016
The Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (EOM/OAS) to the elections in the United States will present its preliminary report TODAY, Wednesday, November 9 at 14:00 EST (19:00 GMT) at OAS headquarters in Washington DC.
The presentation will include the participation of:
• Laura Chinchilla, Chief of the EOM/OAS in the United States
• Francisco Guerrero, OAS Secretary for the Strengthening of Democracy
• Gerardo de Icaza, Director of the OAS Electoral Cooperation and Observation Department
• Brenda Santamaria, Deputy Chief of the EOM/OAS in the United States
The report will include the observations of the 41 observers of the Mission deployed in 12 states in the country, as well as preliminary recommendations about the electoral system.
Following the presentation, the authorities will be available to answer questions.
The presentation will be broadcast live via the OAS Website.
Interpretation in English and Spanish will be available in the event hall and through the webcast.