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OAS – Secretariat for External Relations | Department of International Affairs

OAS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR MOBILIZATION OF EXTERNAL FUNDS AND

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH PERMANENT OBSERVERS 2015

Revised version 3 (Mar 2015)

1) INTRODUCTION TO THE OAS AND PERMANENT OBSERVERS

“The OAS Permanent Observers are vital partners in carrying out the OAS mission, sharing best practices and linking the Americas to our global community.”

– OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza The Organization of American States (OAS) is the principal multilateral, intergovernmental forum for political, juridical and development cooperation in the Americas. The OAS promotes peace and security, democracy, the pacific settlement of disputes that may arise among the Member States, integral development, and respect for human rights in the Western Hemisphere. Since 1971, Permanent Observer status has been granted to 69 non-Member States and the European Union (EU)1 in accordance with the General Assembly2. The status of Permanent Observer offers an opportunity for non-Member States to participate in OAS activities, attend meetings and receive the documents of the General Assembly, Permanent Council and specialized conferences convened by the Organization. Permanent Observers are strategic partners for the OAS and provide cooperation in the form of financial contributions, technical expertise, educational and training opportunities, and the exchanges of experiences and best practices. They have provided significant support to the areas of democracy promotion, human rights, demining, conflict resolution, efforts to combat drug trafficking, anti-corruption, anti-terrorism, fostering gender equality and sustainable development, among others. Three Permanent Observers, France, Italy and Spain, have designated Ambassadors to the OAS.

2) CONTEXT, OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN

A. Context

This OAS Strategic Plan for Mobilization of External Funds and Strategic Partnerships with Permanent Observers (Strategic Plan) has been developed as outlined in resolution AG/RES. 1 (XLII-E/12) rev. 1, “to

1Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Benin, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, the Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Vanuatu and Yemen. 2 In April 1971, the OAS General Assembly established the status of Permanent Observer (AG/RES. 50 (I/71).

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promote and encourage, through the Secretariat for External Relations, in coordination with member states, support for the implementation of the mandates of the General Assembly.” In addition, this strategy responds to Executive Order No. 08-01 Rev. 7, which defines the Secretariat for External Relations (SER), through its Department of International Affairs, “…as the focal point of the General Secretariat with regard to fundraising efforts” and “promotes cooperation with Member States, Permanent Observers, international and regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector in order to generate active support for the Organization, taking into account all its goals and activities.” Considering the significant number of mandates assigned annually to the OAS coupled with the limited resources in the Organization’s Regular Fund budget, the mobilization of additional funds is absolutely necessary to ensure that the OAS can effectively implement its priority programs and, as a result, fulfill its mandates. As a result, the OAS General Secretariat works to mobilize specific contributions from its external partners, whose financial and in-kind contributions promote the creation of synergies, the exchange of best practices, the strengthening of national development strategies and the elimination of the duplication of efforts3.

B. Objectives and Expected Results This Strategic Plan seeks to strengthen the Organization’s capacity to mobilize resources, including technical assistance, from Permanent Observers in order to support OAS programs that implement the mandates assigned to the General Secretariat by the OAS Member States through the General Assembly and Permanent Council. In order to accomplish this aim, the Strategic Plan has the following objectives:

i) Enhance understanding and increase opportunities for cooperation among Permanent Observers and the OAS through the regular exchange of information regarding OAS priorities and programs;

ii) Strengthen the OAS’ capacity to coordinate and promote fundraising policies and activities; iii) Increase the mobilization of resources for OAS priority programs.

It is expected that the implementation of this Strategic Plan will result in:

i) An alignment of Permanent Observers’ cooperation objectives with the OAS agenda; ii) Enhanced recognition and appreciation of the OAS “brand” among Permanent Observers

and governmental institutions; iii) Increased public recognition of donor cooperation efforts with the Organization; iv) Strengthened OAS financial and technical capacity to achieve General Assembly mandates. v) The more efficient programming of external specific funds to support OAS-Permanent

Observer priorities.

3 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness: Ownership, Harmonization, Alignment, Results and Mutual Accountability, 2005

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3) PERMANENT OBSERVERS AS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

From 1999 to 2014, Permanent Observers have contributed more than US$246 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the Organization’s activities and programs.

The main pillars of OAS work that benefited from Permanent Observer contributions in 2014 were Human Rights (30.86%), Justice (24.04%), Integral Development (18.91%), Democracy (13.47%), Multidimensional Security (10.58%), and Administration (2.14%).

FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN 2014

OAS Pillar Amount %

Human Rights $4,987,702 30.86%

Justice $3,886,077 24.04%

Integral Development $3,056,400 18.91%

Democracy $2,177,158 13.47%

Multidimensional Security $1,710,540 10.58%

Administration $345,581 2.14%

TOTAL $16,163,458 100%

The Inter-American Human Rights System was the greatest recipient of support from Permanent Observers in 2014, with a total of $4,987,702 in financial and in-kind contributions, 56% of which went to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 29% to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights 15% to the Inter-American Human Rights Institute, and 0.35% to the Inter-American Commission of Women. Justice-related programs benefitted from the second highest level of cooperation from Permanent Observers, particularly to the Inter-American Judicial Facilitators Program.

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OAS Integral Development programs received $3,056,400 from Permanent Observer cooperation, primarily allocated to scholarships (60%), sustainable development (24%), youth (11%), education (4%) and migration (1%). The area of Democracy received a total of $2,177,158 directed to the Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia (39%), electoral cooperation and observation (34%), the Universal Civil Identity Program in the Americas—PUICA (17%), Belize-Guatemala Adjacency Zone (9%), and professional training (1%). Multidimensional Security Programs implemented benefitted from $1,710,540 in Permanent Observer cooperation with 71% allocated for public security and demining programs, 15% to CICAD and 14% to CICTE. Specific programs of the Offices of the Secretary General, Secretariat for Administration and Finance the Secretariat for External Relations also received cash and in-kind contributions valued at $345,581 that helped to strengthen their programs and modernize the administration.

2014 Contributions from Permanent Observers by Pillar

Democracy, 13.47%

Human Rights, 30.86%

Integral Development,

18.91%

Multidimensional Security, 10.58%

Justice, 24.04%

Administration, 2.14%

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4) PRIORITY PROGRAMS

This version of the Strategic Plan (Rev. 3) has been updated to provide Permanent Observers with an overview of the Priority Programs for 2015, as identified by the Secretary General and each of the OAS technical areas responsible for their implementation. A description of each of these Programs, organized by OAS Secretariats and Departments, as well as the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights, is presented here:

PRIORITY PROGRAMS

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Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation Fund for OAS Electoral Observation: Methodologies, EOMs and Implementation of Recommendations Deploying Electoral Observation Missions (EOMs) as requested by OAS Member States and supporting the development of new methodologies for electoral observation (areas include: voting from abroad; citizens with disabilities; electoral justice; as well as electoral security and malpractice); and providing technical cooperation programs to implement recommendations from OAS/EOMs with the purpose of improving the legal, administrative and technological capacities of the electoral authorities. The cost of the EOMs expected to deploy vary per country. The development of 4 methodologies costs approximately US$500,000 each and the program to implement recommendations from EOMs costs approximately US$825,000. Creation of an OAS-Sponsored Electoral Accreditation Body for Certification of Electoral Authorities in ISO Electoral Standards Creation of an electoral quality management system under the auspices of the OAS that would provide electoral bodies worldwide with a framework for more reliable and transparent electoral services, including training and a certification system to assess electoral bodies according to ISO 17582, based on clear expectations and objective criteria for evaluating performance, thereby building public confidence in electoral services. (US$250,000).

Department for Effective Public Management Inter-American Cooperation Mechanism for Effective Public Management (MECIGEP) Program: Mechanism to facilitate dialogue, exchange of experiences and mutual learning among OAS Member States to contribute to strengthening public institutions so they are more transparent, effective and have mechanisms for citizen participation. Inter-American Cooperation Mechanism for Effective Public Management – MECIGEP

(US$400,000) Promotion and exchange of innovative experiences in effective public management (Inter-

American Award, Database of national and local experiences/cases on effective public management, Observatory of mechanisms and strategies on public management in the Americas) (US$300,00)

OAS Fellowship on Open Government This project intends to promote the principles of Open Government in OAS Member States by empowering and connecting young leaders to become agents of democratic progress

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and promote open government practices in the public and private sector, as well as in civil society. This initiative seeks to strengthen citizen participation and collaboration in public policy formulation and decision‐making processes, with the aim of providing access to better public services and improving citizens’ overall living conditions. (US$300,000) Universal Civil Identity Program in the Americas (PUICA) Technical support to national civil registry institutions, especially through birth registration systems in hospitals; mobile registration and awareness campaigns; and the recovery and digitization of documents to give individuals access to electoral and social services. Reconstruction of Vital Event Documents in Colombia (US$170,000) Third Regional Conference on the Right to Identity and Universal Birth Registration

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Department of Sustainable Democracy and Special Missions Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia (MAPP) Support the verification of the peace process in Colombia, in cooperation with government and civil society groups. Activities include assisting local initiatives in conflict zones through measures to reduce violence and build confidence and reconciliation, strengthening transitional justice and land restitution, and accompanying the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of vulnerable groups. (MAPP-OAS has an annual operational budget of approximately US$8 million) Political and Prospective Analysis System The Political and Prospective Analysis System works to identify and promptly give warning of events or circumstances that could potentially disrupt or seriously impair the constitutional or democratic order in Member States. Through written and oral products produced by desk officers, the System provides timely information to the decision makers of the OAS General Secretariat, including the Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Chief of Staff and Secretaries, to enable them to take informed decisions in order to prevent or respond to threats to democratic governance in the region.

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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) IACHR Strategic Plan 2011-2015 The objective is to promote observance and protection of human rights in the American hemisphere. To comply with this mandate, the IACHR will conduct the following projects in 2015: Increase the cooperation and collaboration between IACHR with other regional

mechanism and UN system, and with OAS Member States (Program 1. Political Direction, US$410,000)

Increase victims’ access to the IACHR by improving the efficiency of the individual petition system and procedures (Program 2. Individual petitions system, US$890,000)

Promote conditions enabling the inhabitants of the hemisphere to enjoy their human rights, through the monitoring of countries (Program 3. Monitoring US$285,000)

Improve the promotion and protection of human rights of discriminated or minorities groups such as indigenous peoples; women; migrant workers and their families; children and adolescents; person deprived of liberty; LGTBI persons; including social and economic rights. The IACHR will develop case law and legal standards; promote the understanding of inter-American standards and improve the access to justice to those persons whose rights have been violated and build up the Commission’s capacity to safeguard and protect their

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rights (Program 4. Thematic Areas US$750,000) Improve protection and respect the right to freedom of expression and access to

information in the Americas (Program 5. Freedom of expression US$115,000) Increase the observance and understanding of the human rights and universal acceptance

of the regional instruments of human right among the OAS States members and persons in the Americas (Program 6. Promotion, US$450,000)

Total projected for 2015: US$2,900,000

Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) Strengthening the operation of MESECVI to support the implementation of the Belem do Para Convention To strengthen the national-level capacity of OAS Member States to work with the Follow-up Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women (MESECVI) through the publication of reports on implementation in States Parties; sub-regional capacity development sessions; and the development of educational and promotional materials to promote awareness and provide concrete tools for States and civil society to work with MESECVI. (US$240,000, 1 year) Enhancing the Capacity of OAS Member States to Implement the Belem do Para Convention (Phase 2) To assist Member States in institutionalizing their capacities to implement the Belem do Para Convention by reviewing national legislation and providing specific recommendations to promote laws and policy reforms. Activities include: providing technical assistance to Member States and disseminating good practices and public policies for the prevention, punishment and eradication of violence against women in the justice sector; conducting a questionnaire for a multilateral evaluation round on the duties of the States; organizing 4-6 regional workshops or webinars on justice indicators to monitor application; and publishing specific recommendations for States Parties to implement the Convention of Belem do Para. (US$200,000, 2 years) Strengthening Capacity of National Machineries for the Advancement of Women in Participating Countries to Advance Gender Mainstreaming To offer a training program on participatory gender assessments (DPG) to OAS Member States in order to strengthen their capacity to mainstream a gender perspective into policies, programs and within organizational culture of public and other types of institutions. Includes the development of a training manual, four-day methodology transfer workshop in six countries and the publishing of a report to systematize experiences and identify lessons learned. (US$225,010, 2 years)

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Department of Economic Development

Sustainable Destination Alliance for the Americas (SDAA) The SDAA is the first-ever large-scale multi-sector initiative for sustainable tourism destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America. A public-private partnership that aims to increase tourism competitiveness through improved sustainable destination management practices. Phase one includes seven participating destinations from the Caribbean and Latin America. Donor support would allow the OAS to expand the reach of the project to other beneficiary countries, while attracting new partners to the SDAA from among the private sector, regional tourism agencies, national and local governments, and NGOs. (US$150,000, 1 year) Permanent Observers Share their Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Successful Practices Under the bilateral and triangular cooperation component of the project “Strengthening of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Support Institutions for Promoting the Productivity, Innovation and Internationalization of this Sector,” the initiative will allow experts from donor countries to share with their counterparts in OAS member states their successful practices and programs for enhancing the productivity, innovation and internationalization of small businesses. Exchanges of experiences could be done through expert visits; internship programs in donor country institutions for on-site learning; workshops and other hands-on training. The results of the activities will be shared in the context of the OAS Dialogue of High-Level MSME Authorities. (US$150,000, 3 years)

Department of Human Development and Education Raising Second Language Competencies in Secondary Schools The objective of the OAS Human Development, Capacity Building, Scholarship and Training Program is to assist Member States in their national efforts to pursue integral development through human resource development. The OAS seeks to work with its partners to provide access to foreign language training to member states in order for citizens of the Americas to develop second-language proficiency skills and take advantage of the vast number of opportunities available through the OAS Member States and Observer States. (US$100,000, 1 year) Building a Sustainable Americas Network for Education and Development The Educational Portal of the Americas accompanies Member States in their efforts to reduce poverty and inequality through quality and innovative education, access to knowledge, and competence development, while increasing social inclusion through the use of Information and Communication Technologies. This project seeks to build a sustainable Americas Network for Education and Development for all stakeholders in the education sector, considering that collaboration, knowledge sharing, transferring and adapting innovative practices as well as skills development have been identified as factors that contribute to increasing quality education and improving educational systems. (US$133,500, 1 year)

Department of Sustainable Development Promoting Circular Economies in OAS Member States through the use of Closed Looped Cycle Design and Production Methods To promote greater adoption by companies in the Americas of sustainable design and production methods in line with Circular Economy principles of sustainable production to

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enhance competitiveness and reduce the environmental impact of industrial processes. The project includes six components: 1) Production sector diagnostics; 2) Hosting national and regional sustainable design and production awareness raising workshops; 3) Facilitating high-level dialogues regarding circular economy; 4) National policy development regarding circular economy; 5) Targeted training and capacity building; and 6) Sustainable Production in the Americas Award competition. Different phases of the project will be implemented in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru and Trinidad and Tobago. (US$1,950,000, 2 years)

Department of Social Inclusion Inter-American Social Protection Network (IASPN) Continue facilitating exchanges on social protection and poverty reduction strategies and programs among key government agencies and related stakeholders through South-South cooperation activities and online exchanges; and broaden the scope of the IASPN capacity building efforts on related matters. (US$500,000) Continuous Reporting System on International Migration in the Americas To contribute to monitoring international migration movement to and from OAS member states through up-to-date statistical information on migration flows, and government policies and programs. This project calls for a more informed discussion on migration issues, based on solid statistics and evidence-based analysis, through a network of national correspondents responsible for the periodic collection and systematization of information, laws, regulations, and specific programs for migrants for the annual edition of the Report on International Migration in the Americas. (US$350,000)

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Department of Legal Cooperation Follow-up Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption (MESICIC) Support for the process of analysis and the corresponding on-site visits executed by the MESICIC as part of its process of evaluation of OAS Member State’s implementation of the Convention. The MESICIC is an inter-governmental body established within the framework of the OAS to support the States Parties in the implementation of the provisions of the Convention through a process of reciprocal evaluation, based on conditions of equality among the states. In this mechanism, recommendations are formulated with respect to those areas in which there are legal gaps or in which further progress is necessary. (US$600,000, 3 years)

Department of International Law Access to Public Information Phase II To strengthen government officials’ awareness and technical knowledge of the Inter-American Model Law on Access to Public Information, examine and update existing legal frameworks, and provide recommendations for the implementation of new legislation to ensure equal access to timely, effective and accurate public information, and; to promote cooperation among national authorities. The program may be implemented in Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay and Peru. ($1,068,076, 3 years) Program for the Promotion of Indigenous and Afro-descendant Leaders Participation in the Inter-American System To empower indigenous and Afro-descendant leaders through training programs and manuals on: the structure and functioning of the OAS; standards of protection; vulnerable

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groups; women; tools for participating in policy-making processes; strategic planning; negotiation; international cooperation and resource management; among others. (US$1,157,487, 4 years) Drafting a Model Inter-American Law on the Protection of Personal Data To form a group of experts comprising national authorities, NGOs, private sector and academia, that will create a draft Model Inter-American Law on the Protection of Personal Data, which would serve as a guide for OAS Member States to develop national legislation and harmonize regional laws and norms on this topic. (US$500,428, 18 months) Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: Phase II To increase knowledge of superior courts, future Magistrates and other public officials of the impact of their attitudes, practices and decisions on international commercial arbitration on trade and the economic growth of their countries, and to strengthen Member States’ capacity to enforce foreign international commercial arbitration awards, thereby making the region more attractive for investment and business in general. (US$1,462,460, 3 years)

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Department of Public Security Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization Because strengthened police institutions require regular, continuous and verifiable professional development, the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization is a dynamic, flexible and comprehensive program that combines onsite and virtual training with specialized sub-regional seminars and a network to promote the exchange of information and best practices among police forces throughout the Hemisphere. The program, which aspires to reach 200,000 police by the year 2020, will also facilitate ISO certification processes in police management. (US$1,000,000) Public Security Knowledge and Information Network The Public Security Knowledge and Information Network was created to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of Member States to produce and manage reliable data on public security, and to design, implement and evaluate public security policies based on rigorous scientific evidence. In collaboration with other international institutions, the Network aspires to standardize indicators across countries in order to conduct valid comparative analysis and assess security issues from a regional perspective. It promotes the development and sharing of national and regional public security studies; stimulates human resources development in data collection, management and analysis; and facilitates the exchange of initiatives, lessons learned and best practices. (US$500,000) Inter-American Program for Crime and Violence Prevention Lack of employment, formal training and socio-economic opportunities oftentimes contribute to young people becoming victims and/or perpetrators of crime and violence. By mobilizing awareness, launching effective communication strategies and implementing effective projects and activities that meet the specific needs of the countries of the region, the Inter-American Program for Crime and Violence Prevention helps strengthen national capacity to reduce and mitigate the risks and vulnerabilities most often associated with violence and crime throughout the Hemisphere, particularly as related to youth. (US$600,000)

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Comprehensive Program against Antipersonnel Mines (AICMA) Since 2005, AICMA has aspired to establish safe, secure and productive living conditions for mine-affected communities throughout the Hemisphere. It supports a wide range of mine action activities, including: (a) humanitarian demining; (b) mine-risk education; (c) physical and psychological rehabilitation of landmine victims and their socioeconomic reintegration; (d) destruction of stockpiled mines; and (e) promotion of a ban on the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of antipersonnel mines. With Suriname and Central America having been declared mine-free, the program is currently focusing its efforts in Colombia. (US$1,000,000)

Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) Integral Tourism Security Program for OAS for the Caribbean subregion member states and territories of the Netherlands, France and the United Kingdom To assist the Caribbean subregion –for which tourism constitutes a critical component of their economy and development- to address tourism security from a multidimensional perspective, to protect the economy, as well as safeguard the physical wellbeing of visitors and service providers, by developing risk management strategies, adopting emergency response plans, and equipping local officials from the public and private sector with proper crime prevention training. Topics would include: Fundamentals of Protection (threats, vulnerabilities, risks, assets; protection principles and

tourism); Emergency/ Crisis Management/ Response (including contingency planning, victims

assistance; communications during a crisis and media management; travel alerts); Hotel/ Resort Facility Safety and Security Physical Security (access control; fire prevention; protection of personal property); Threat Analysis, Risk Assessments; Site Security Plans; Public-Private Partnership on Tourism Security (best practices and recommendations); Integrating Technology with protection Public Health (health issues in hotels; behaviors; protocols for health accidents; response

to outbreaks). All Caribbean countries and territories must receive the same level of training and preparation to strengthen a safe and secure region for travelers and their receiving communities. Incidents that could take place in one country could have long-lasting impacts to the entire region (US$ 950,000, 2 years)

Strengthening Cyber Security in the Americas: OAS 7-point action plan

It has become essential for member states to develop the necessary tools to prevent, react and mitigate cyber threats that could undermine not only their critical infrastructure but their socio-economic development. Cyber related threats demand an analysis of cyber incidents and of countries’ capabilities to deal with such threats, according to their needs, and taking into account particular prevailing economic, political, and cultural landscapes. The project aims at convening partners and actors from different sectors, ensuring that government, private sector and civil society directly participate in the formulation of cyber security policies. It addresses the challenges in a multifaceted and tailored approach, through a 7-point action plan that can be adapted to best fit a country’s specific needs: 1) National Cyber Security Strategy Development ; 2) CSIRT Development and Cyber Security Hemispheric Network ; 3) Cyber Security Trainings ; 4) Crisis Management Exercises ; 5)

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The Organization of American States (OAS) is the principal multilateral political forum in the Hemisphere for dialogue and collective action to promote democracy, human rights and justice, multidimensional security and integral development in the Americas. Secretariat for External Relations The Secretariat for External Relations (SER) promotes the role of the Organization and contributes to enhancing the Organization's institutional image through strategic communication, ongoing relationships with external target groups, engagement with civil society and the general public. Department of International Affairs The Department of International Affairs (DIA) is responsible for maintaining and strengthening relations with Permanent Observers of the OAS and developing strategies with civil society and other agencies in the United Nations and Inter-American system to advance the OAS agenda. The DIA is also charged with resource mobilization activities and outreach programs, such as the Lecture Series of the Americas, OAS Policy Roundtables, and briefings for diverse audiences.

José Miguel Insulza Secretary General

Albert Ramdin Assistant Secretary General

Alfonso Quiñónez Secretary for External Relations

Technical Assistance Missions ; 6) Awareness Raising and; 7) Civil Society and Private Sector Engagement (USD$1,500,000, 3 years)

Integrated Border Management (IBM) for the Caribbean sub-region The Secretariat for Multidimensional Security (SMS/CICTE) has developed a new Integrated Border Management (IBM) project for the Caribbean. The objective of this program is to improve interagency and international coordination among Caribbean Member State border control agencies (including customs, immigration, port security, and police) to prevent, detect, and disrupt illicit transnational activities. Through crisis-management exercises and legislative assistance missions, this project will address capacity gaps and areas of redundancy among border agencies by clarifying and codifying agency roles, responsibilities, and relationships. In addition, OAS/SMS/CICTE will encourage Member State law enforcement officials to coordinate and employ risk analysis, screening, and inspection/interview techniques to prevent the illicit passage of people or goods through the region (US$550,000, 2 years)

5) ABOUT THE OAS

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Jane Thery Director,a.i.

Department of International Affairs Organization of American States

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