SEDI - Executive Secretariat for Integral Development
SEDI / DSPP - Departamento de Seguimiento, Políticas y Programas
WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to the webpage of the Executive Secretariat for Integral Development (SEDI) of the Organization of American States (OAS) where you will find information on the main projects and programs as well as meetings, forums and seminars undertaken by SEDI's six Departments as well as the initiatives of the Office of the Executive Secretary.
SEDI's activities are undertaken in the Context of the Strategic Plan for Partnership for Integral Development 2006-2009 and in accordance with the different Summit and General Assembly mandates as well as on political priorities identified in diverse Inter-American Ministerial Meetings to support democracy, human rights, fight poverty and promote development.
You will also be able to obtain information SEDI's collaboration in the modernization efforts undertaken by the region's governments; consolidation of partnerships and alliances with the private sector; and, work on training and capacity building for institutional strengthening.
We invite you to use all the information and resources in this site. In case you require additional information or become part of our efforts, please contact us to establish a direct relationship to work together in the development of our countries.
Ambassador Alfonso Quiñónez
Executive Secretary SEDI/OEA
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SEDI NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
SEDI, the Connectivity Agenda and the School of Public Administration (ESAP) in Colombia sign agreement to train over 800 public officials in e-government. Through a special edition of the SEDI's on line electronic government course and thanks to an agreement signed with the Agenda de Conectividad and the ESAP, an intensive capacity building process to train over 800 public officials before the year is out has begun. Further Information >>
.................................... Computers for Schools in Latin America and the Caribbean
OEA, ICA and IDRC advance with 5 pilot projects in Latin America and the Caribbean... Further Information
.................................... SEDIpartners with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) in Colombia and the Centro Nacional de Registros (CNR) in El Salvador to train over 200 public officials. Further Information >>
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Canadian contribution a major boost to OAS programs.
Under an agreement signed today, the government of Canada will provide an additional (can.) $2 million for integral development initiatives carried out by the OAS in the hemisphere... More information >> ....................................
MEETINGS
2007 Planning Meeting of the IACML
Washington, DC December 3rd and 4th 2007
Headquarters of the General Secretariat of the OAS - 1889 F St., Washington D.C., Rubén Darío Room More information >>
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PAST MEETINGS
V Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Education Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
November 14-16, 2007 More information >>
.................................... Social Protection Internship: Puente in the Caribbean
Hotel Fundador, Serrano 34, Santiago, Chile
November 12 to 20, 2007 More information >>
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XV Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labor (IACML) of the OAS
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, September 11 to 13, 2007 More Information >> .................................... SIM General Assembly September 26-29, 2007
Ottawa, Canada More information>>
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SEDI / DSPP - Departamento de Seguimiento, Políticas y Programas
Secretary General meets with Minister of Planning of Chile to advance preparations for the First Ministerial on Social Development (available only in Spanish) More information >>
SEDI / DSPP - Departamento de Seguimiento, Políticas y Programas
