Inter-American Council for Integral Development Celebrates Three Decades Coordinating Dialogues, Consensus, and Policies to Drive Prosperity for the Americas May 1, 2026
The Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI) of the Organization of American States (OAS) will hold a special meeting titled "30 years of CIDI: Integral Development in Action - dialogue, cooperation, and results." The event, moderated by Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español correspondent, will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT), in the Hall of the Americas at the OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. Through thematic panels composed of ministerial authorities, development experts, and ambassadors, the session will explore the following topics:
• The significance of the Council's 30th anniversary as the body responsible for advancing the OAS development pillar.
• Innovation and regional cooperation as accelerators of development, peace, and democracy.
• The value of political dialogue and regional cooperation in promoting inclusive and competitive economies, as well as culture, tourism, education and human development; decent and productive jobs; the transition toward sustainability; and competitive, safe, and inclusive port sectors.
Please consult the agenda of the meeting here. Note that changes to the agenda may yet be made before the meeting.
The meeting will be broadcast live - with interpretation in Spanish, English, French and Portuguese- on the OAS Website and the OAS Facebook page. Following the session, a documentary and photographic exhibition showcasing milestones in CIDI's history will be held.
