CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

	Social Actors and the Summits Process Civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, youth, private sector, labor unions and other social actors play an essential role in the Summits Process. They provide recommendation on the thematic areas to the Member States in preparation for future Summits and assist in the implementation of initiatives in the development of the hemispheric agenda.
	How do Social Actors Participate? At previous Summits, the Heads of State and Government recognized the importance of including social actors and encouraged governments to cooperate with social actors in the formulation and implementation of development policies and programs. Read more...
Featured Actors:	Civil Society Organizations	Indigenous Peoples	Youth	Private Sector	Labor Unions