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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.
OAS Organizes Dialogue in San José on Innovation and Intellectual Property in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 3, 2010
The Organization of American States (OAS) will hold on November 4 and 5 in San José, Costa Rica, a dialogue titled, "Intellectual Property Rights to Foster Innovation and Competitiveness," in which 200 people are expected to participate, including researchers, scholars, businessmen, artisans and government officials from 15 countries of the Americas. The event is organized within the framework of the First National Conference on Innovation 2010, or "CR Innova.”
The event was co-organized by the OAS (Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism), the Centre for the Management of Intellectual Property in Agriculture at the University of California-Davis, and the University-Business NEXO Commission of Costa Rica’s National Council of Rectors (CONARE). The objective is to promote intellectual property as a tool to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also seeks to foster more favorable public policies and encourage the compilation and exchange of experiences about the effective use of intellectual property. Experts and entrepreneurs who have employed intellectual property strategies and tools in their business models will join the panels.
According to the Global Competitiveness Report, countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are at the bottom of the global competitiveness ranking, in large part due to low levels of innovation. Countries in the region are on average at position 91 of 133 nations with respect to rates of innovation. Low levels of innovation, productivity and competitiveness affect economic growth, job creation, and consequently people’s incomes and quality of life.
The event’s agenda is available here (Spanish only).
The event will be broadcast live on the OAS Website beginning at 8:00 Costa Rica time (15:00 GMT).
WHAT: The dialogue, "Intellectual Property Rights to Foster Innovation and Competitiveness"
WHEN: November 4 and 5, 2010
WHERE: National Council of Rectors (CONARE)
Dr. Franklin Chang Díaz Building
Pavas, San José, Costa Rica
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