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Education Ministers of the Americas adopted the Declaration and the 2026–2028 Plan of Action “Towards Resilient Education Systems in Contexts of Change” in Quito.

Member States will advance in the areas of school resilience, digital governance, child nutrition, and youth employment. Costa Rica will host the next education ministerial summit in 2029.

Access full information and links here👉https://t.co/28FA7QYS7m

#XIIEducationMeetingOAS #Quito2026

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In Quito, Education Ministers of the Americas Approve a Roadmap for Resilient Education Systems

🔗https://t.co/voluCiNp9D
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[OAS Development @OAS_Development]

Today in Panama’s City of Knowledge, more than 15 research centers from the @OAS_official Network of Centers of Excellence on Transformative Technologies and Panama’s research ecosystem came together to exchange research interests, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Representatives of research centers from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Jamaica and the United States also got to visit the facilities of @indicasat — the newly designated OAS Center of Excellence on Biotechnology.

The day ended with networking sessions with local researchers, fostering connections and strengthening regional research partnerships.

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Today, Panamanian authorities and the @OAS_official unveiled a plaque designating @indicasat as an OAS Center of Excellence in Biotechnology.

As part of the OAS Network of Centers of Excellence, INDICASAT AIP will serve as a regional hub for advancing biotechnology research, fostering joint research and innovation, strengthening scientific capacities, and sharing knowledge and expertise across the Americas.

A major milestone for Panama and a meaningful step forward in building stronger scientific partnerships, connecting research institutions, and harnessing the power of science and innovation to address our region’s shared challenges.

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"The success of this ministerial cycle will be measured by the initiatives, partnerships, and results that emerge from its implementation."

OAS Executive Secretary for Integral Development Isabelle Valois ( @IsabelleValois6 ) closed the XII Education Ministerial in Quito, thanking @Educacion_Ec and @GildaAlcivarOk for their leadership at @CIE_OEA 🙌

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In the face of rapidly advancing technologies, the most valuable assets are human capabilities, including critical thinking, judgment, and collaboration. In Quito, #OAS Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin opened the XII Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education alongside @Educacion_Ec, Minister @GildaAlcivarOk, @OAS_Development, and @CIE_OEA.
Over two days, high-level authorities will discuss:
• School retention
• Digital transformation and critical literacy
• Democratic participation
• Technical and vocational education (TVET) and employment
• Healthy educational environments
The goal is to consolidate a regional ecosystem of cooperation for resilient education systems.

🔗 Learn more about the Inter-American Educational Agenda in the latest edition of #ImpactOAS: https://t.co/g25cgLkr9Q
#XIIEducationMeetingOAS #Quito2026

[OAS Development @OAS_Development]

We are kicking off the XII Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education in Quito, Ecuador🇪🇨, alongside @Educacion_Ec, Minister @GildaAlcivarOk, and @CIE_OEA.

Over the next two days, we will advance an agenda focused on:
• School retention and re-engagement
• Digital transformation
• Democratic participation in the classroom
• Technical and vocational education and training
• Healthy school environments

🔗 Learn more about how we turn education dialogue into action in the latest edition of ImpactOEA👉 https://t.co/0Q12CuIMBr

Stay tuned for upcoming joint roadmaps and policy agreements!

#XIIEducationMeetingOAS #Quito2026

[Albert R. Ramdin - OAS Secretary General @SG_OEA_OAS]

Many of the educational challenges facing our countries are shared. It only makes sense that we work together with all stakeholders in our societies to find innovative and practical solutions.

At the opening of the OAS Ministerial Meeting on Education in Quito, I called for stronger hemispheric cooperation to tackle common challenges, share knowledge and best practices, and help our education systems adapt to a rapidly changing world. No country needs to face these challenges alone.

This is the added value of the OAS: bringing our countries together to turn shared priorities into collective action toward greater peace and prosperity for the people of the Americas, especially our youth.

Let us continue building a collaborative Inter-American education system where institutions and students learn from one another, benefit from our collective experience, and work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive and become a responsible and productive member of society.

I also expressed my deep appreciation to all educators for their commitment, dedication, and invaluable work, often carried out under challenging circumstances.
#XIIReunionEducacionOEA #Quito2026 @OAS_official @OAS_Development

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OAS Showcases Its Results at the World’s Largest Conference on Shared Water Basins

The OAS Americas Water Program participated in the 11th International Waters Conference (IWC 11), organized by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) (@theGEF) in Bali, Indonesia, under the theme “Shared Waters, Transformative Solutions: Enabling Systemic Change.”

The conference provided a key platform for exchanging experiences and discussing the challenges of sustainable transboundary water management. During discussion sessions, we presented the results, progress, and lessons learned from regional initiatives, including the GEF/Trifinio, CReW+, and Bermejo projects.

Water diplomacy was one of the central themes, highlighting its role in building trust, fostering understanding among countries, and turning shared challenges into opportunities for cooperation. Transboundary water management requires not only technical solutions, but also a commitment to dialogue, institutional coordination, and strategic partnerships.

The conference also provided an opportunity to gain insights into the GEF-9 priorities and identify opportunities to guide future cooperation across the region.

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El Niño phenomenon is unavoidable—but its consequences are not.
While severe droughts are expected across parts of the Americas, heavy flooding will hit others. With the peak anticipated between November and December, the decisions we make today will shape our reality in 2027.
To better understand these regional impacts and discover key preparedness strategies for countries across the hemisphere, read our full report: "El Niño: Outlook, Potential Impacts, and Anticipatory Action."

📄 Access the full publication: 🔗https://t.co/rxgnB8fK88
#ElNino

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How can schools address emerging risks in digital environments?

Join us for “Grooming in Educational Environments,” the closing session of the Inter-American Forum: Safe Schools in the Digital Age.

📅 October 28
💻 Virtual Event
✅Register here: https://t.co/2wfYBZ0Soa

[Portal Educativo de las Américas @educoas]

🚨 Last days to register.

How can schools prevent and address grooming in educational environments?

Join the conversation with Lucía Fainboim.

📅 Oct. 28 💻 Virtual

✅ Register: https://t.co/KsedmyOOv1

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#CIDI | In today's regular meeting of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development, we'll have a forward-looking dialogue on how modern permitting, regulatory certainty, and strategic cooperation can strengthen the business climate and unlock regional investment across the #Americas.

🔊 As always, we’ll be streaming live. Join us from 10:00 AM! 👇https://t.co/Gg8edVVzbu

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Tomorrow, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, our agenda for the Inter-American Council for Integral Development #CIDI includes a thematic dialogue on "The Business Climate: Permitting, Regulatory Certainty and Investment."

Join member states as we explore key strategies to streamline regulations, enhance predictability, and attract sustainable investment across the #Americas.

Don't miss it! 👇 https://t.co/Gg8edVVzbu

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The XI COMCyT meeting wraps up after 2 days of crucial dialogue and knowledge exchange on #AI infrastructure, R&D, and regional value chains for prosperity in the Americas, with leaders from @theaiagencysv 🇸🇻, @ConcytecPeru 🇵🇪, @innovacionar 🇦🇷, @min_ciencia 🇨🇱, @micittcr 🇨🇷, and other tech practitioners, policymakers, and pioneers.

Looking ahead, these insights will inform key policy recommendations in an upcoming regional White Paper, sustaining ongoing technical cooperation across the hemisphere. Stay tuned!

🔗 Connect with COMCyT to explore strategic partnerships and collaboration👇 https://t.co/gPPTSJ0Jg3

[OAS Development @OAS_Development]

Latin America accounts for 14% of global AI web solution searches but receives only 1.12% of global investment.

Today, we are taking another decisive step in the conversation to bridge this gap.

We are connecting 14 Member States with tech pioneers at the 11th Meeting of COMCyT, "AI for Prosperity in the Americas", to build the 4 core foundations of inclusive AI ecosystems:
🔸Connectivity
🔸Computing Capacity
🔸Representative Data
🔸Workforce Skills

Connect with us to explore strategic partnerships across the hemisphere👇
https://t.co/gPPTSJ0Jg3

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[OAS Development @OAS_Development]

The Americas are at a crucial moment to leverage #AI for economic growth, trade, and regional prosperity.

AI is transforming our hemisphere, but we must bridge digital divides and asymmetries through collaboration.

That is the challenge set forth by OAS Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin at the opening of the 11th Regular Meeting of COMCyT on AI for Prosperity in the Americas. Over the next two days, governments, tech pioneers, and experts will address key challenges in security, governance, and infrastructure to ensure technology drives development across the region.
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[Albert R. Ramdin - OAS Secretary General @SG_OEA_OAS]

Artificial intelligence alone will not create prosperity. What matters is whether we have the right policies, investments, and partnerships to turn its transformative potential into real opportunities for the people of the Americas.

#AI is already reshaping our economies, improving productivity, facilitating trade, and opening new markets for businesses and entrepreneurs. But we must ensure that this technological revolution does not deepen existing inequalities or leave countries behind. Latin America and the Caribbean must become active participants in the AI economy, not merely consumers of technologies developed elsewhere.

This requires greater investment in innovation and education, stronger public-private partnerships, deeper regional cooperation, and institutions capable of building trust in the responsible use of AI. At the @OAS_official, we are committed to supporting member states through technical cooperation, capacity building, and dialogue to ensure that AI remains human-driven and delivers tangible benefits to our societies.

At the @OAS_development High-Level Policy Dialogue “Artificial Intelligence for Prosperity in the Americas: Advancing Trade, Innovation, and Competitiveness,” I emphasized that national sovereignty and regional cooperation must go hand in hand. By connecting our knowledge, resources, and capabilities, we can ensure that the AI revolution becomes a driver of shared prosperity across our hemisphere.

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#Tomorrow, experts from @Google and @NVIDIA, along with top science and technology authorities in the Americas, will debate live in two key panels on the region's digital future:
💡Panel 1: AI for innovation, trade, and competitiveness
⚙️Panel 2: AI, Computing, and value chains
Opening remarks by OAS Secretary General, Albert R. Ramdin.
👀Full agenda available here: https://t.co/8aFX1cCzhn

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This is happening tomorrow and you can now join online! 👇
https://t.co/6fY4tHJMF8

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The OAS deeply mourns the passing of Jean Michel Arrighi, Secretary for Legal Affairs, an exceptional jurist and a true son of the Organization.

Jean Michel devoted his life to advancing international law and strengthening the Inter-American System. His intellect, integrity and commitment to the Americas leave an extraordinary legacy that will endure for generations.

The Organization has lost a distinguished colleague and one of the most cherished members of its family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.