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Background on GS/OAS Activities on Competitiveness 2004‐2010

Department of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism

Executive Secretariat for Integral Development

Washington, D.C.

March 10, 2011

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Outline1) The concept of competitiveness

2) Mandates and structure of the General Secretariat

3) GS/OAS programs and activities on competitiveness 2004‐

2010

4) The Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF), the Meeting of

Competitiveness Authorities and Councils, the RIAC, and the

Meeting of Ministers convened by the ACF country host

5) Roadmap of the RIAC and the participation of the GS/OAS2

1. THE CONCEPT OF COMPETITIVENESS

“Competitiveness”

refers to the economic, social and

institutional conditions that enable the sustainable

participation of enterprises (including MSMEs) in

domestic and international markets which results in

better quality of living for all of the population.

“Competitiveness”

refers to the economic, social and

institutional conditions that enable the sustainable

participation of enterprises (including MSMEs) in

domestic and international markets which results in

better quality of living for all of the population.

This concept implies that:

• Productivity is a necessary condition for competitiveness but it

is just one

component.

• Competitiveness is not a zero sum game.

• Competitiveness is just a means to promote growth, development and

prosperity for the entire population.

• Competitiveness is more than rankings and indexes.

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2004-2010, three factors to keep in mind:

1. THE CONCEPT OF COMPETITIVENESS

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Reference to

Competitiveness in the following Declarations

and Strategic Plans:*

2.1. MANDATES

*Mandates are cited in Annex I and in the Preamble of GA Resolution 2586 (XL‐O/10)5

‐Declaration of Nuevo León, Special Summit of the Americas Monterrey,

Mexico, (2004)

‐Declaration and Plan of Action, IV Summit of the Americas, Mar del Plata,

Argentina (2005)

‐

Declaration of Commitment of Port of

Spain, V Summit of the Americas

(2009)

‐CIDI, Strategic Plan for Partnership for Integral Development 2002‐2005

‐

CIDI, Strategic Plan for Partnership for Integral Development 2006‐2009,

extended in 2009, 2010 & 2011

• Up to 2003: Trade Unit, under the Office of the SG

• 2004: Office of Trade, Growth and Competitiveness– Under the Department of Integral Development, with Divisions of Trade &

Tourism

• 2005: Department of Trade, Tourism and

Competitiveness

– Under Executive Secretariat of Integral Development (SEDI), with

Sections on:

Trade, Competitiveness & Small Enterprise, Tourism, SICE

• 2007: Department of Trade, Tourism and Competitiveness– Sections on: Trade, Competitiveness, Tourism, SICE

• 2008: Department of Trade and Tourism– Sections on: Trade, Tourism, SICE

• Since 2009: Department of Economic Development, Trade & ‐

Tourism ‐Offices: Trade, Tourism, Competitiveness, Science‐Technology‐

Innovation, SICE, Program on CSR

2.2. Structure of the GS/OAS

Source: GS/OAS Executive

Orders

between

04‐

01 (Oct‐2004) to

08‐01‐Rev4 (Feb. 2011)6

• The GS/OAS has carried out activities on competitiveness before

the creation of the RIAC.

• Between 2004‐2010

the GS/OAS implemented more than 50

programs, projects, activities and events, specifically dealing with

competitiveness issues in OAS Member States, to foster the

exchange of experiences and best practices, promote public policy

dialogue and support institutional strengthening.*

• Activities have been developed at the regional and national level in

Central America, Andean countries and in the Caribbean. Several

countries have shared their competitiveness programs and policies.

3. Activities of the GS/OAS

*An illustrative of activities of the GS/OAS reported between 2004‐2010 are included in Annex II7

4. Fora on

competitiveness

in the Americas

WB ECLAC

IDB CAF

Int’

Org.

participate in ACF

GS/SEDI

*A description of each event , their objectives and participation is provided in Annex III

Meeting of

Competitiveness

Authorities and

Councils

Meeting of

Competitiveness

Authorities and

Councils

•Forum for public policy dialogue and exchange of best

practices among institutions responsible for

competitiveness •Supported by the GS/OAS•All OAS Member States were invited by the Government of

Chile in 2009, through OAS Missions in 2010•CREATED RIAC IN 2009•Organically different from ACF and Meeting of Ministers•Has its own agenda and follow up activities, projects

Americas

Competitiviness

Forum

ACF

Americas

Competitiviness

Forum

ACF

•Conference on Competitiveness•Space to promote business opportunities, meetings and

networking between officials, private sector, academia &

civil society•To be hosted by Dominican Republic (2011), Colombia

(2012), offered by Panama (2013)•The host of the ACF is the Chair of the Meeting of

Competitiveness Authorities and Councils and Chair of RIAC

Meeting of

MinistersMeeting of

Ministers

•Convened by the host of the ACF•Dialogue on competitiveness at a

high political level•Open to all OAS Member States

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5. The Roadmap of the RIAC

• It covers 4 items:

A.

THE RIAC

B.

2011‐2012 WORK PROGRAM OF THE RIAC

C.

THE ROLE OF THE TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT IN THE RIAC

D.

THE PARTICIPATION OF THE GS/OAS IN THE RIAC

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What is the RIAC?As defined by member countries, it is a mechanism and a forum for policydialogue

to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices, andpromotes the adoption of collaborative initiatives that enhance competitiveness

Who Participates in RIAC?

High‐level authorities and public and private councils

responsible for

competitiveness, productivity and innovation.

Currently RIAC includes the following participants:

‐Representatives from 27 governments

‐10 private sector entities

(without voting rights)

‐7 international organizations: World Bank, CABEI, IDB, CAF, CEPAL, the

Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils, and the GS/OAS10

Total of 27 countries including Ministers,

Authorities and Councils

ACF 2010 in Atlanta

Meeting of Ministers

‐Brazil

‐Chile

‐Colombia

‐Dominican

Republic

‐Ecuador

‐El Salvador

‐Guatemala

‐Nicaragua

‐Panama

‐St. Lucia

‐United States

Competitiveness Authorities & Councils

‐Antigua & Barbuda

‐Argentina

‐Bahamas

‐Barbados

‐Belize

‐Canada

‐Chile

‐Colombia

‐Dominica

‐Dominican Republic

‐El Salvador

‐Grenada

‐Guatemala

‐Guyana

‐Haiti

‐Jamaica

‐Mexico

‐Panama

‐Peru

‐St. Lucia

‐St. Kitts‐Nevis

‐

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

‐Uruguay

‐Unites States

‐Venezuela

In the case of Guyana & Venezuela only private councils

attended the meeting. Registered Reps. From Bolivia,

Costa Rica, Paraguay could not attend due to force

majeur.

Int’l Org: GS/OAS, CAF, IDB, CABEI

Participation of OAS Member States 2010

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THE RIAC is not a mandate of the political bodies of the

OAS. It is a forum that facilitates the fulfillment of the

mandates of the GS/OAS as established by the OAS

political bodies

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B. 2011‐2012 WORK PROGRAM OF THE RIAC

The priorities agreed by member countries include:

• To continue the public policy dialogue

on innovation, productivity and

competitiveness.

• To promote the exchange of successful experiences and best practices

among countries, focusing on innovation, ICTs, institutions, SMEs, and the

green economy.

• To support the implementation of collaborative and multinational

projects

to enhance cooperation between member countries.

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• To foster dialogue and facilitate communication

between the authorities,

councils, and international organizations that are members of the Network.

• Provide support to the Chair of RIAC, currently the Dominican Republic

(Colombia in 2012, and eventually Panama in 2013), to coordinate

with

representatives of participating countries and international organizations.

• Facilitate the implementation of pending tasks

established in the annual

work plan and assistance to follow up initiatives and projects.

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C. THE ROLE OF THE TECHNICAL SECRETARIAT IN THE RIAC


How does the GS/OAS participate in the RIAC?

1)

Convening and promoting public policy dialogue.

2) Coordinating with governments and other international organizations to create

synergies, avoid duplication of efforts, and optimize human and financial

resources.

3) Identifying opportunities for collaboration.

4) Providing the process with long term institutional stability.

5) Supporting initiatives that promote sustainable development.

6)

Participation in the RIAC facilitates the fulfillment of the mandates established by

the OAS political bodies

7) The role of Technical Secretariat for SEDI does not imply the use of additional

resources from the regular fund. 15

D. THE PARTICIPATION OF THE GS/OAS IN THE RIAC


• The support of OAS Member States is fundamental for the

GS/OAS:

– To carry out existing mandates on competitiveness

– To enhance the ability to coordinate with other international organizations

– To improve the capacity to fundraise specific funds and

improve collaboration opportunities

What are we asking from CEPCIDI?

• Define the character of the participation of the GS/OAS in the RIAC. The options include:

– Technical Secretariat– Participant international organization– Observer 16

The

Heads

of

State and

Government

of

the

Americas

stated

that

they:

• “Must

continue to make a particular effort to promote sustainable

development in small and vulnerable economies of the Hemisphere by

enhancing their competitiveness, human and institutional capacity‐

building, financial and physical infrastructure, as well as the development

of information and communication technologies (ICT) and the

development of the business sector and other productive economic

sectors, including tourism”

(Declaration,

par. 12);

• “Will continue to promote increased corporate social responsibility and

improved competitiveness, to which the Americas Competitiveness

Forum in Chile in 2009 will contribute”

(par. 13);

Declaration of Commitment of Port of SpainApril 19, 2009

Fifth Summit of the Americas

ANNEX I: Mandates

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• “Recognise

that micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises

constitute a

strategic force to generate new employment, improve the quality of life,

and have a positive impact on development and economic growth while

promoting equity and social inclusion”

(par. 20);

• “Commit

to

create

conditions

for

increasing

public

investment

and

to

take

measures

that

promote

investment

in the

private

sector, particularly

in

science, technology, engineering, innovation, research

and

development”

(par. 22);

• “Recognise

that

the

protection

and

enforcement

of

intellectual

property

rights

should

contribute

to

the

promotion

of

technological

innovation

and

to

the

transfer and

dissemination

of

technology”

(par. 22); and

• Recognise

“the central role”

of the General Secretariat of the OAS “in

supporting the implementation of Summit mandates”

(par. 91).

ANNEX I: Mandates

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IV Summit of the Americas, Mar del Plata, Argentina

Growth with Employment

• 4. In search of sustained, long‐term, and equitable economic growth that

creates jobs, reduces poverty, eliminates hunger, and raises the

standard of

living, including for the most vulnerable sectors and social groups, and in the

framework of national strategies, we are committed to continuing the

implementation of sound macroeconomic policies geared toward maintaining

high growth rates, full employment, prudent fiscal and monetary policies,

appropriate exchange rate policies, sound public debt management

policies,

and working to diversify economic activity and improve competitiveness. At

the same time, we will stimulate income growth and better income

distribution, increasing productivity, and protecting workers’

rights and the

environment. We recognize that the appropriate role of government in market

oriented economies will vary from country to country.

Declaration of Mar del Plata (2005)

ANNEX I: Mandates

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• Special Summit of the Americas Monterrey, Mexico

Economic Growth with Equity to Reduce Poverty

“In the search for sustained and equitable economic growth that contributes to

long‐term development, reduces poverty, eliminates hunger, and raises the

standard of living of the population, with special attention to the most

vulnerable sectors and social groups, we commit to continue implementing

sound macroeconomic policies, prudent fiscal and monetary policies,

appropriate exchange rate regimes, prudent and appropriate public debt

management, diversification of the economy, and

the improvement of

competitiveness.”

Declaration of Nuevo León (2004)

ANNEX I: Mandates

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STRATEGIC PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIP FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT

2006‐2009 (2009, 2010, 2011)

Adopted

by the

General Assembly, guides

the

policies, programs, and

areas

for

action

of

the

partnership

for

integral development,

supporting

Member

States

“through

capacity

building

of

human

resources

and

strengthening

of

institutions”

((AG/RES. 2201 (XXXVI‐

O/06), AG/RES. 2474 (XXXIX‐O/09), and

AG/RES. 2583 (XL‐O/10)).

The

strategic

objectives

of

the

Strategic

Plan

are:

•Improvement

of

mechanisms

for

policy

dialogue

•Building

and

strengthening

of

partnerships

•Capacity

building

•Resource

mobilization

ANNEX I: Mandates

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Partnership

for

development

activities

are focused

on

the

following

areas

for

action, among

others:

• Social development

and

creation

of

productive

employment

• Economic

diversification

and

integration, trade

liberalization, and

market

access

• Scientific

development

and

the

exchange

and

transfer of

technology

• Sustainable

tourism

development

ANNEX I: Mandates


2006‐2009 (2009, 2010, 2011)

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COMPETITIVENESS

In the

section

of

Economic

diversification

and

integration, trade

liberalization, and

market

access, partnership

for

development

activities

are focused

on, inter

alia:

• “Promoting cooperation to support activities that enhance the competitiveness

of member states, particularly those with smaller economies, including a

multilateral policy dialogue on the issue of competitiveness and the promotion of

public‐private partnerships”;

• “ Promoting and supporting actions to facilitate the participation

of micro, small,

and medium‐sized enterprises in domestic markets and international trade, and

coordinating efforts in this direction, when pertinent, with the

World Bank, the

IDB, and other regional development banks; and supporting the SME Congress of

the Americas and encouraging wider participation in this initiative, stressing the

importance of opening new markets for the goods and services of small and

medium‐sized enterprises (SME)”

(Strategic Plan).

ANNEX I: Mandates


2006‐2009 (2009, 2010, 2011)

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STRATEGIC PLAN FOR PARTNERSHIP FOR INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT 2002‐2005

Economic diversification and integration, trade liberalization, and market access

[…] concentrate efforts on: […]Supporting the activities that enhance the competitiveness of Member States, particularly those with smaller economies.”

ANNEX I: Mandates

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AG.RES. 2586 (XL‐O/10) “Inter‐American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)”

The

General Assembly

resolved, inter

alia:

• “To take note of the launch of the Inter‐American Competitiveness Network

(RIAC) and to invite all OAS member states to consider their participation therein”;

• “To instruct SEDI to present to CEPCIDI a roadmap

containing actions it seeks to

carry out in the future, in the event the states designate it as

Technical Secretariat,

for proper operation of the RIAC”;

• “To urge the member states to support programs and initiatives to promote

integration, cooperation, and partnership, and to enhance competitiveness and

promote social development and sustainable economic growth with equity and

social inclusion in the countries of the region, and to instruct the General

Secretariat to lend support, as appropriate, to the member states in this effort”

(AG.RES. 2586 (XL‐O/10) “Inter‐American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)”

**Venezuela and

Nicaragua).

ANNEX I: Mandates

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• Support

to

Andean

countries

for

the

development

of

internal

agendas of

productivity

and

competitiveness.

• Workshops to

promote

the

productive

capacity

and

internationalization

of

SMEs

in Andean

countries

with

the

collaboration

of

CAF and

the

Governments

of

Ecuador and

Peru

to

share

best practices

of

Costa Rica, Guatemala and

El

Salvador.

• Prepared

a

Competitiveness

Guide

for

Colombia based

on

best practices

of

international

centers, the

United

States,

Mexico, Chile and

Colombian

departments.

Annex IIActivities of the OAS/GS 2004

Source: Quarterly

Report

to

the

Permanent

Council

on

activities

of

the

OTGC Oct/04 to Dec/04)26

The Competitiveness Guide of Colombia Competitiveness Guide of Colombia (2004) covered the following areas:

• Governance

and

Institutions

• Efficiency and Efficacy of

the Government (Local and

National)

• Macroeconomic Policies

and Public Finance

• Trade Policy

• Infrastructure

• Management at the Firm

Level and Entrepreneurship

• Science, Technology and

Innovation

• Skills of the Human

Resources

• Employment and Labor

Market

• Environmental

Sustainability

• Clusters and

SMEs


Source: OAS Competitiveness

Guide

for

Colombia (2004)

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• Seminar “Internal Agenda for Productivity and Competitiveness” in

collaboration with CAF gathered the officials responsible for national

competitiveness policies of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to share

experiences and best practices with Costa Rica, Chile and Mexico. The Andean

Network of Competitiveness Authorities was set up as a follow up to this

meeting.

• Workshop

“Experiences

and

Actions

to

Promote

Competitiveness

in Mexico,

Colombia and

Costa Rica”

requested

by the

National

Center

of

Competitiveness

of

Panama.

• Program

share

the

experience

of

Chile

to

promote

association

and

clustering

of

SMEs

for

Andean

countries.

• Program

for

Central American countries

to

share

practices

on

ICTs, streamline

business

registration, cluster development

and

exports

for

SMEs

(Guatemala, El

Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica).


Source: Quarterly

Reports

to

the

Permanent

Council

on

activities

of

the

OTGC Jan/05 to June/05)28

• Public‐Private Dialogue “to assist member states with their efforts to devise,

formulate, and implement policies that impact competitiveness.”

• Support

initiatives

to

improve

quality, innovation

management, enterprise,

association, export

management, use of

internet, to

participate

in domestic

and

international

markets.

• Initial steps were taken to promote hemispheric dialogue and cooperation on

competitiveness.

• Objective: “to encourage an exchange of best practices, experiences, and

innovative approaches, and help member states analyze and adopt these

practices, and adapt them to their particular development needs (with special

emphasis on micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises).”

Annex IIActivities of the OAS/GS 2005‐2006

Source: Annual

Report

of

the

Secretary

General 2005‐2006

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Work on strategies to improve competitiveness, included:

• Investment procedures simplification

program in OECS countries and Haiti.

• Project with the Caribbean

Association of small and medium enterprises to

make SMEs

more competitive in international markets.

• Research programs in collaboration to the World Bank on regulatory reforms in

services sectors in Andean countries to design policies vital to competitiveness.

• Organized public‐private dialogue “Energy for Development in the Americas: The

Role of Public‐Private Partnerships.”

• Produced a report on best practices in LAC of public/private partnerships in

education and skills training.

Annex IIActivities of the GS/OAS 2007

Source: Annual

Report

of

the

Secretary

General 2007 (2.4.6.)

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Selected activities dealing with competitiveness, included:

• Launched a website to promote facilitation of investment procedures in OECS

countries and Haiti.

• Forum on export of services in the Caribbean.

• Project to promote local products with high intangible value in the Caribbean.

• Activities to support the participation of MSMEs

in productive value chains

• Organized public‐private dialogue “Good Governance for Development and

Competitiveness in the Americas: The Role of Public‐Private Partnerships.”

Annex IIActivities of the GS/OAS 2008

Source: Annual

Report

of

the

Secretary

General 2008 (2.4.5.)

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Programs to exchange experiences of government‐business‐university partnerships

to support MSMEs

and Competitiveness:

• 2009 & 2010 Meetings of Competitiveness Authorities and Councils: High level

discussion aimed at promoting competitiveness in the Americas.

• Regional Workshop

for

Central America and

the

Caribbean on

“Innovation and

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for the Productivity of

SMEs,”

(Sept. 2010, San Antonio, Texas).

• Workshop

on

“Competitiveness

in the

Caribbean,”

(Nov. 2010, Atlanta,

Georgia).

• Published the Observatory of Competitiveness in the Americas – Serves as an information clearing house for policy makers. Features news stories, studies,

rankings, and events.

– Provides interactive tools that strengthen collaboration among competitiveness authorities and

councils.

Annex IIActivities of the GS/OAS 2009‐2010

Source: Annual

Report

of

the

Secretary

General 2009 (2.4.2.) & 2010 (forthcoming)

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• Large conference (900+ participants) that convenes leaders from

the private sector, government, academia and civil society of

countries in the Americas.

• Dialogue on how to foster sustained economic growth, promote

cooperation, and enhance regional competitiveness.

• Opportunity for business‐to‐business and business‐to‐

government meetings, public policy discussions, and

networking.

Annex III3.1. The Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF)

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• 2007: Inaugural ACF, June 10‐13, Atlanta, GA, USA

“Competitiveness In the Americas: Promoting Prosperity and Economic

Opportunity.”

Themes: Innovation,

small business development,

supply chain strategies,

education and work force development

• 2008: II ACF, Aug. 17‐19, 2008, Atlanta, GA, USA

Themes:

Alliances in business & education,

renewable energy,

trade logistics,

travel & tourism


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• 2009: III ACF, Sept. 27‐29, 2009, Santiago, CHILE

“Competitiveness In Times of Crisis.”

Themes: Energy and environment, value chains,

entrepreneurship, education, skills development,

innovation, infrastructure, ports, financing

e‐government

• 2010: IV ACF, Nov. 14‐16, 2010, Atlanta, GA, USA

Themes:

Innovation and green technologies,

supply chain connections,

education, work force development,

entrepreneurship, SMEs


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• Meeting of Government authorities, public‐private and private

entities responsible for promoting competitiveness.

• Promote dialogue and cooperation to facilitate generating and

implementing public policies, exchange of best practices and

innovative mechanisms at national, regional and hemispheric levels

to improve competitiveness.

• Meets on occasion of the ACF and when necessary.

• 1st

Meeting in 2008, II ACF: Panel and gathering on “The Role of

Competitiveness Councils In Promoting Competitiveness.”

• 2nd

Meeting in 2009: III ACF

Creation of the RIAC as a

permanent forum.

• 2010 Meeting, IV ACF, Atlanta

Annex III3.2. The Meeting of Competitiveness Authorities and Councils

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• Convened by the host country as part of the Americas

Competitiveness Forum

• Meeting to exchange views on current issues on the hemispheric

economic agenda and promote dialogue on competitiveness

• Meetings with press release held in 2009 (III ACF in Chile) and

2010 (IV ACF in Atlanta)

Annex III3.3. Meeting of Ministers of Industry & Economy 3.3. Meeting of Ministers of Industry & Economy

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2009 Total of 18 Countries including Ministers, Authorities and Councils

ACF 2009 in Chile


‐Chile

‐Colombia

‐Costa Rica

‐Dominican

Republic

‐Ecuador

‐El Salvador

‐Guatemala

‐Mexico

‐Nicaragua

‐Panama

‐Peru

‐St. Lucia

‐Trinidad and Tobago

‐Unites States ‐Uruguay

Meeting of Competitiveness

Authorities & Councils

Creation of RIAC

‐Argentina

‐Brazil

‐Chile

‐Colombia

‐Costa Rica


‐El Salvador

‐Guatemala

‐Haiti

‐México

‐Nicaragua

‐Panama

‐Paraguay

‐Peru

‐Unites States

‐Uruguay ‐Venezuela

These include authorities, public‐private

and private councils of competitiveness.

Brazil and Venezuela were represented

only by private councils

Annex III3.4. Participation of OAS Member States 2009

-Int’l Org: GS/OAS, CAF, IDB

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Total of 27 countries including Ministers,

Authorities and Councils

ACF 2010 in Atlanta


‐Brazil

‐Chile

‐Colombia

‐Dominican

Republic

‐Ecuador

‐El Salvador

‐Guatemala

‐Nicaragua

‐Panama

‐St. Lucia

‐United States

Competitiveness Authorities & Councils

‐Antigua & Barbuda

‐Argentina

‐Bahamas

‐Barbados

‐Belize

‐Canada

‐Chile

‐Colombia

‐Dominica


‐El Salvador

‐Grenada

‐Guatemala

‐Guyana

‐Haiti

‐Jamaica

‐Mexico

‐Panama

‐Peru

‐St. Lucia

‐St. Kitts‐Nevis

‐

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

‐Uruguay

‐Unites States

‐VenezuelaGuyana & Venezuela represented only by private councils. Registered

Reps. From Bolivia, Costa Rica, Paraguay could not attend.

Int’l Org: GS/OAS, CAF, IDB, CABEI

Annex III3.4. Participation of OAS Member States 2010

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