OEA - CP- Resolución AICD JD 250

INTER-AMERICAN AGENCY FOR COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT

(IACD)

WORKING GROUP 3 OEA/Ser.W/XX.2

AICD/JD/doc.250/26 12 Mayo 2026

Original: Español

WORKING GROUP 3: “REVAMPING THE INTER-AMERICAN AGENCY FOR

COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (IACD) TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF MEMBER STATES” (BRAZIL, MEXICO, EL SALVADOR, URUGUAY, PANAMA AND PERU).Avenida Juárez No. 20, Plaza Juárez, Col. Centro, CP 06010, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. Tel: (55) 3686 5100 www.gob.mx/amexcid Working Group 3: “Revamping the Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) to better serve the needs of member states” (Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Uruguay, Panama and Peru).

• Objective 1: Enhance governance structures for effective cooperation. • Objective 4: Leveraging effective national approaches to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a means for cooperation.

Among the activities of Working Group 3, the following are the outstanding ones: • The AICD shared documents regarding the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects under the AICD for review. • A schedule of meetings was jointly developed that is relevant both for the InterAmerican Agency’s participation and for its members, with the aim of strengthening the AICD’s external relations. It is also expected that a mechanism for coordination and col laboration between the AICD and OAS observer states will be proposed, though the details of this mechanism have yet to be defined. • Mexico shared a concept paper and a form on how to identify best practices in cooperation that could be implemented within the CooperaNet framework.

and col laboration between the AICD and OAS observer states will be proposed, though the details of this mechanism have yet to be defined. • Mexico shared a concept paper and a form on how to identify best practices in cooperation that could be implemented within the CooperaNet framework. • Brazil proposes exploring opportunities for cooperation to expand Portuguese language courses through the LCP program. A meeting will be scheduled with SEDI to explore possibilities. • The Chair shared a concept paper to raise awareness of the National Systems for International Development Cooperation, and member states provided feedback in the form of comments and suggestions. Webinars were held to present the National Cooperation Systems of Mexico, Jamaica, Brazil, and Peru.

These sessions have been very successful and have attracted large audiences from across the region. There are plans to hold a couple more webinars to learn about the region’s CID systems. On the other hand and considering the working group’s main objective—the revamping of the AICD —a brainstorming workshop was held on April 9, using the institutional information shared by the AICD as a reference, without focusing on any specific language that could lead to amendments to the Agency’s Statutes. An agile methodology was used toAvenida Juárez No. 20, Plaza Juárez, Col. Centro, CP 06010, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. Tel: (55) 3686 5100 www.gob.mx/amexcid structure the discussion, which was very active and constructive on the part of the membership. The workshop addressed topics such as: • Identification of the AICD’s competitive and comparative advantages. • Identification of innovative approaches the AICD could implement to scale up effective regional cooperation. • Identifying which sectors could be prioritized. • What forms of cooperation would be expected, considering that donor countries are also part of the membership. • And what role should observer states play, considering how to bring traditional donors from our region closer to the work of the AICD?

At the end of the meeting, the following conclusions were reached:

• What forms of cooperation would be expected, considering that donor countries are also part of the membership. • And what role should observer states play, considering how to bring traditional donors from our region closer to the work of the AICD?

At the end of the meeting, the following conclusions were reached: • There is a consensus on the need to strengthen the strategic role of the AICD as a coordinator of cooperation within the inter-American system. • The importance of improving coordination and avoiding duplication of efforts was highlighted, while promoting greater alignment with regional and multilateral organizations. • An opportunity was identified to incorporate innovative approaches, including digital tools, knowledge platforms, and new collaboration models. • The value of multi -stakeholder partnerships was emphasized, integrating the private sector, academia, local communities, and international organizations. • The importance of strengthening modalities such as SouthSouth and triangular cooperation, as well as developing innovative financing mechanisms, was highlighted. • The AICD was recognized as a key forum for political dialogue and consensusbuilding in the region. • Challenges remain in achieving greater tangible and sustainable impact, especially given the delays in the 2030 Agenda and the context of multiple crises. • Consolidate the role of the AICD as a facilitator, coordinator, and catalyst for cooperation toward more inclusive and effective development.

It should be noted that the outcomes of the discussion will serve as input for WG3 to focus its work on more specific issues, in collaboration with member states. I should also mentionAvenida Juárez No. 20, Plaza Juárez, Col. Centro, CP 06010, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. Tel: (55) 3686 5100 www.gob.mx/amexcid that no concrete proposals were developed to amend the AICD’s regulatory framework, as it is understood that this is a matter to be considered at a later date.