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It was a pleasure to join Ambassador Stuart Savage and colleagues from Canada for a reception welcoming Isabelle Valois as the new @OAS_official Executive Secretary for Integral @OAS_Development, while also cheering on Team Canada in its opening World Cup match.
The event was a fitting celebration of both Canada’s strong engagement in our hemisphere and the leadership @IsabelleValois6 will bring to advancing the OAS development agenda.
I look forward to working together with Canada and all our member states to promote inclusive growth, resilience, and opportunity across the Americas. @CanadaOAS
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Social dialogue regarding #platform work in the Americas has been a priority for the OAS since 2019. We celebrate this key milestone for labor protection in this sector! 🙌
🚨 A historic moment for the world of work!
Marking a major achievement for tripartism, #ILC114 adopted Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy 🌐⚖️, a key step toward strengthening labor protection in the digital economy and advancing decent work.
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Welcome to our new Executive Secretary for Integral Development, Amb. Isabelle Valois @IsabelleValois6!🙌
Development, democracy, security, and human rights are not separate agendas; they are mutually reinforcing. To address the complex challenges facing our Hemisphere, we must work across pillars, break down institutional silos, and strengthen collaboration within the @OAS_official, the Inter-American System, and with global partners.
I have asked the Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Council for Integral @OAS_Development #CIDI to develop a more holistic strategic approach to the development agenda of the Americas. While the OAS is not a major development agency, it has the convening power to mobilize political will, partnerships, and resources around shared priorities. Our objective is clear: to help build just, free, fair, and equal societies with opportunities for all, and to advance a more peaceful and prosperous Hemisphere.
At today's meeting, I welcomed Ambassador @IsabelleValois6 as the new Executive Secretary and thanked Chair Edison Lanza of Uruguay for his leadership, particularly in highlighting energy as a critical issue for the Hemisphere's development and prosperity. I look forward to working with member states as we advance this vision together.
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What concrete financing mechanisms should OAS member states prioritize to close #energy access gaps in vulnerable countries? 🤔 We'll explore the answer to this question and many others in today's regular meeting of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development #CIDI.
🔊 Don't miss it. Join us from 09:30 AM 👇 oas.org/en/media_center/webc…
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Tomorrow, #June12, at 09:30 a.m. our agenda for the Inter-American Council for Integral Development #CIDI includes a thematic dialogue on Financing, Partnerships and Ministerial Projection in the #Americas.
Join live! 👇oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar…
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Smarter, safer, and more inclusive ports for the Americas.⚓
At the close of the 14th Regular Meeting of the #OAS_CIP in Barbados, National Port Authorities adopted decisive strategic actions to advance digital transformation and climate resilience.
Meet the historic new leadership: 🧵👇
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2️⃣ Leading Innovation
Selected Technical Advisory Groups - Chairs & Vice-Chairs for 2026-2029:
🔸Logistics, Innovations and Competitiveness: Argentina 🇦🇷 / USA 🇺🇸
🔸Protection and Security: Guatemala 🇬🇹 / Honduras 🇭🇳
🔸Sustainable Ports: Barbados Port Inc. 🇧🇧 / Peru 🇵🇪
🔸Public Policy: Colombia 🇨🇴
🔸Waterways: Uruguay 🇺🇾 / Paraguay 🇵🇾
🔸Port-City Relation: Dominican Republic🇩🇴/Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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3️⃣ High-Level Closing:
Our 14th Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Ports closed with remarks from outgoing Chair David Jean-Marie of Barbados Port Inc. and a remote address by the OAS Executive Secretary for Integral Development, Amb. Isabelle Valois, who pledged continuous OAS support for sustainable port innovation. 🤝
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How is AI reshaping regional #competitiveness? 🤔
Gustavo Santana, President of @PuertosEstado (Spain), delivered an inspiring keynote on "Shaping the Future of Ports through Digitalization & AI" at the 14th Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Ports #OAS_CIP in Barbados. Here's the day 2 recap: 🧵👇
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1️⃣ Multi-Sectoral Insights:
The #OAS_CIP thanks the 30 expert speakers & moderators who drove our panels. Their contributions are shaping actual strategies on:
🔸AI Solutions for Efficiency
🔸Smart Surveillance & Security
🔸Disaster Risk & Port Resilience
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2️⃣ Showcasing Progress:
The CIP Secretariat and the Executive Board of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CECIP) Chairs presented their 2023-2026 Activity Reports, highlighting milestone achievements led by:
🔸Barbados Port Inc. (Protection and Security)
🔸Peru - @APN_PuertosPeru (Sustainable Ports)
🔸Argentina - National Port Agency (Waterways)
🔸Mexico - @SEMAR_mx (Logistics)
🔸Guatemala - @cpngobgt (Public Policy)
🔸Panama - @compraamp (Port-City Relation)
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🙌It's happening!
Our Americas Competitiveness Exchange is heading to #Barranquilla, Colombia. When?
📍 September 28–October 2, 2026
More details coming soon, stay tuned.
📅 Save the Date
The 24th Edition of ACE is heading to Barranquilla-Colombia 🇨🇴
📍 September 28–October 2, 2026
Explore opportunities in:
- Smart Infrastructure
- Advanced Tech
- Nearshoring & Trade
- Energy
- Creative Economy
More details coming 🔜.
#ACEBarranquilla2026
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Artificial Intelligence is actively reshaping how the Americas manage port security, logistics, and sustainability. 🚢
Delegations from 25 National Port Authorities of OAS Member States, private sector leaders, & civil society are gathered at the 14th Regular Meeting of our Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) in Bridgetown, Barbados, to reshape strategies for sustainable & secure ports. 🧵👇
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The 14th Meeting of the CIP features 8 high-level panels diving into:
🔹 AI Solutions for Port Efficiency
🔹 Smart Surveillance & Physical Security
🔹 Disaster Risk Management & Port Resilience
🔹 Cybersecurity in the Digital Ecosystem
🔗Learn more: oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar…
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 OAS Maritime Award of the Americas, recognized today for their incredible contributions to the port sector! 👏
Meet the champions:
🔹Green Initiatives: Port of São Francisco do Sul - #Brazil
🔹Digital Transformation: @BarbadosPortInc
🔹Security & Risk Management: National Port Commission of #Guatemala
🔹Outstanding Woman in Maritime: Michelle Scipio-Hosang of #TrinidadAndTobago
More information here: portalcip.org/activities/mar…
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#WorldOceansDay | This day is a global call to strengthen multilateral cooperation and the responsible management of shared marine resources. Sargassum in the Caribbean demonstrates that ocean health depends on effective transboundary governance. 🧵👇
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Today we highlight the #SargMarine project, implemented by the GS/@OAS_official in partnership with @AgendaCAF and @theGEF. This initiative is designed to build resilience in fisheries and tourism through bio-businesses, early warning systems, and integrated sargassum management.
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The project extends its impact to Colombia 🇨🇴, the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, Panama 🇵🇦, Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹, Saint Lucia 🇱🇨, Jamaica 🇯🇲, and Grenada 🇬🇩, directly strengthening the resilience of our coastal communities. #WaterProgram
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