The following are the results of the Summit of the Americas over its three decades of history, which are the product of the work of the participating States, with the support of multilateral entities, and of civil society and social actors, in compliance with the mandates adopted at the Summit.
Adopted in 1996, it is the first international instrument of its kind to establish measures to prevent, detect, punish, and eradicate corruption in the region. It has served as a basis for the development of national regulatory frameworks and has boosted regional cooperation in the fight against corruption.
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Establishes the priorities and policy guidelines of the OAS in the area of sustainable development and the environment.
Read moreCreated in 1999, it promotes cooperation and information exchange among OAS member states to prevent, combat, and eradicate terrorism in the Americas. Facilitates national capacity building through technical assistance and training programs.
Read moreHemispheric, political, and technical forum on Justice and Inter-American Legal Cooperation. It focuses on legal cooperation in criminal, cyber, and justice reform matters.
Read moreEstablished in 1997, it is a mechanism that promotes and protects the right to freedom of expression in the Americas, addressing issues such as access to information, protection of journalists, and attacks on the press.
Read moreA forerunner of the current Summits of the Americas Secretariat, it was established within the framework of the OAS General Secretariat in 1998.
Read moreAdopted in 2001, it is an instrument that enshrines the commitment of OAS member states to the promotion and defense of representative democracy, establishing principles and mechanisms to address its breakdown or weakening. It has been a fundamental point of reference for OAS intervention in democratic crisis situations, promoting the restoration of constitutional order and respect for human rights.
Read morePermanent coordination mechanism of the inter-American system, in order to guarantee the effective and efficient implementation of the mandates adopted at the Summit of the Americas. Provides guidance for the identification and negotiation of issues in the Summits Process, in addition to planning and carrying out projects and initiatives for the implementation of Summit mandates.
Read moreIt is a peer review mechanism that supports States Parties in the implementation of the Convention.
Read moreThe region met and exceeded the target set to treat at least 600,000 people in need of antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS by the end of 2005.
Read moreLaunched in 2007, it fosters dialogue between governments, the private sector, and academia to improve regional competitiveness through innovation, sustainable development, and economic cooperation.
Read morePromotes regional collaboration at the ministerial level in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. Supports the countries of the Americas in their transitions to clean, resilient, and inclusive energy systems by promoting public-private cooperation and capacity building.
Read moreFocuses on improving access to the Internet and other communication technologies in the Americas.
Read morePromotes the improvement of the quality of education in the continent with a view to eradicating poverty and ensuring prosperity with social inclusion.
Read morePrimer mecanismo de registro de avances por los Estados con base en indicadores de progreso, con miras al intercambio de buenas prácticas y la identificación de posibilidades de cooperación.
Read moreIts objective is to strengthen open data and public information policies and increase the capacity of governments and citizens to prevent and fight corruption with open data.
Read moreAdopted in 2023, it seeks to strengthen health systems in the region through cooperation, promoting health emergency preparedness, and regional resilience.
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