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Report Highlights Economic Benefits of Creative Industries
The report by the World Intellectual Property Organization, presented at the OAS, underscores the sector’s high dynamic and rapid growth.
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Report to Strengthen the Inter-American Human Rights System Was Approved
The report adopted by the Permanent Council contains recommendations on the challenges and objectives of the system.
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Assistant Secretary General Meets with Haiti’s President and Prime Minister
Ambassador Albert Ramdin visited Port-au-Prince on January 18 and 19 to reaffirm the OAS’s commitment in 2012.
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Program for Drug Treatment to be Implemented in Panama
The OAS will help train public and private institutions and implement certification mechanisms.
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Experts Discuss Hemispheric Cooperation to Promote Access to Technology
The debate was held in preparation for the Summit of the Americas and highlighted that the region’s progress in this area depends on governmental efforts.
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OAS Donates Firearms Marking Equipment to Ecuador
The equipment will be used by the Ministry of National Defense to improve its capabilities in combating illicit trafficking in weapons.
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Dominican Republic Joins Conventions on Adoption and the Death Penalty
Ambassador Saladin presented the accreditation documents to OAS Secretary General Insulza.
The 34 Heads of State and Government of the Hemisphere will meet during the VI Summit of the Americas to be held from April 14 to 15, 2012 in Cartagena, Colombia.
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Regular Meeting of the Permanent Council
On this occasion, the Secretary General will present “A New Strategic Vision of the OAS.”
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (EST)
Live Webcast » | Order of Business » | Permanent Council » | Permanent Representatives » | General Assembly »
OAS Policy Roundtable in preparation for the VI Summit of the Americas
The Road to Cartagena: Hemispheric Cooperation to Advance Public Security
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. (EST)
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Promoting Democracy
Defending Human Rights
Ensuring a Multidimensional Approach to Security
Fostering Integral Development and Prosperity
Supporting Inter-American Legal Cooperation
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