The Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI) of the Organization of American States (OAS) will focus its efforts over the next six-month period on the issue of connectivity in the Americas, moving beyond technological and digital connectivity, according to a newly adopted work plan.
For the coming period, with Saint Lucia as Chair of the Council, CIDI will examine the following issues in its meetings in Washington, D.C.:
• Promoting Tourism Through Multi-Destination Travel: August 27
• Air Connectivity to Unlock Economic Growth: September 24
• Modernizing Ports Through Port Community Systems: October 29
• Connecting Cities and Regions in the Americas to Bolster Subnational Competitiveness: November 26
• Alleviating Transportation and Logistics Barriers: December 12
The Chair of CIDI and Permanent Representative of Saint Lucia the OAS, Elizabeth Darius-Clarke, led the first meeting on the issue on July 30th, centered on "Addressing Customs and International Regulatory Obstacles for Trade Facilitation," a key issue for fostering trade among the countries of the hemisphere.
CIDI promotes dialogue and cooperation among member states on the most pressing development issues facing the Hemisphere. CIDI meetings feature discussions with member state delegations, leading experts, and strategic partners to build consensus on solutions to the challenges of connectivity as the region works towards greater integration and cooperation.
The meetings will be broadcast live - with interpretation in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese- on the OAS Website, the OAS Facebook page, and YouTube.
See the complete Work Plan for July-December 2024 here (download).
