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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.
The Inspector General provides the Secretary General with reports on the audits, investigations, and inspections conducted. These reports are made available to the Permanent Council. More information may be found here.
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.
Hundreds Celebrate Caribbean Heritage with the OAS
June 21, 2013
Close to three hundred people including Caribbean nationals, representatives of the diplomatic corps, the private sector and government representatives celebrated Caribbean Heritage at the Organization of American States (OAS) with Secretary General José Miguel Insulza and Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin on Thursday evening.
The Caribbean Heritage event is in keeping with a proclamation by the President of the United States and the US Congress, recognizing the contribution of Caribbean people to the United States.
Addressing the event which took place in the Hall of the Americas, feature speaker Dr Una Clarke recounted her story and struggles as an immigrant who made history becoming the first Caribbean woman to be elected to the New York City Council. “Caribbean people haven’t asked for handouts, we have asked for opportunity. When opportunity is provided, we turn around and create more opportunity for others. We understand struggle, and we earn respect,” said Dr Clarke.
During the event Secretary General Insulza was presented with a surprise Caribbean Heritage honor, for his commitment to the region and its people. “Caribbean countries have added significant value to this Organization,” said Insulza adding, “my commitment and support for the Caribbean and its people remains strong.”
Among the feature presentations of the evening was the launch of the latest project by Jamaican sociologist, cultural heritage specialist and author Margaret Bernal, a book titled “Caribbean Reliquaries” a recollection of Caribbean heritage, which has received widespread acclaim in the Caribbean Diaspora.
Caribbean folk performances, exhibits from Caribbean member states, presentations from the Columbus Memorial Library, a collection of Caribbean art including a tapestry detailing Caribbean Heritage from artist Lorna Ramlochansingh, were also part of the evening, while two international Caribbean staff, Serge Bellegarde and Beverly Wharton-Lake were recognized for their commitment to the OAS for 41 and 30 years of employment respectively.
According to OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin, who worked with Caribbean interests to organize and host the evening in Washington, DC, “the Caribbean is an undeniable presence at the OAS, and tonight we celebrate the achievements of Caribbean people in our institution, in this country, and in the Hemisphere as a whole.”
The Caribbean Heritage event at the OAS was fully sponsored by the corporate Caribbean, through Premium Sponsor Red Stripe Jamaica. Additional support was provided by the Jamaican National Building Society and individual partners.
A gallery of photos of the event is available here.
For more information, please visit the OAS Website at www.oas.org