OEA - CP- Resolución AICD JD DE 151

+INTER AMERICAN AGENCY FOR COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT

(IACD)

MEETING OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OEA/Ser.W/XX.2

AICD/JD/DE-151/26 14 May 2026

Original: English

DECISIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD

(Adopted at the meeting of April 23, 2026)

The meeting of the Management Board of the Inter -American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) was held in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person, on April 23, 2026.

Participants:

The meeting was attended by the following members of the Management Board:

Chair

Ambassador Chet D. Neymour, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the OAS

Members of the Management Board

• Ambassador Chet D. Neymour , Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of The

Bahamas.

• Jimena Pavluk, Dirección Nacional de Cooperación Internacional, Ministerio de

Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto of Argentina

• Marcio Correa, Director, Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC)
• Beatriz Serrano Perez, Alternative Representative of Costa Rica • Rosa Maria Salguero, Alternate Representative of Guatemala • Fabiola Soto, Director of Multilateral Cooperation Policies, Forums, and Mechanisms, General Directorate of Cooperation Policies, Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) • Luis Arturo Sobalvarro, Alternate Representative of the United States • Omari Seitu Williams, Alternate Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Also in attendance were Kim Osborne, Chief of the Technical Cooperation Section; as well as the delegations of Argentina, Barbados, Belize, , Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Commonwealth of Dominica, the Dominican Republic , Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico,

Also in attendance were Kim Osborne, Chief of the Technical Cooperation Section; as well as the delegations of Argentina, Barbados, Belize, , Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Commonwealth of Dominica, the Dominican Republic , Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Uruguay.1. The meeting began with the approval of the draft agenda Document: (AICD/JD/OD-82/26) – Español | English

2. Preparation for General Assembly Resolution: Proposed adjustments to the IACD and

DCF.

The need to modernize the AICD, established in the 1990s, was underscored in order to ensure its continued relevance in a n evolving cooperation landscape , including blended finance, private sector engagement, and strategic partnerships. The objective is to strengthen global visibility and enhance responsiveness to the needs of Member States.

Based on the working group discussions, the proposed approach includes: o Governance reform to incorporate multiple stakeholders, including the introduction of “associate members” to the Board (with voice but no vote) o Expansion of partnerships and resource mobilization mechanisms (observer states, development banks, private sector, academia, blended finance) o Increased global engagement and visibility , including participation in financing-for-development platforms and processes o Strategic prioritization with flexibility to respond to emerging needs o Expansion of cooperation modalities, including at the subnational level Draft amendments to Articles 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 13 were presented to formalize changes related to governance, partnerships, priority areas, functions, convening role, and external representation.

Decision No. 1 The Chair will consult with working group chairs and Member States to establish submission deadlines. Member States are invited to submit written inputs through CooperaNet by May 7. An informal Board meeting will be convened on May 18 to discuss

representation.

Decision No. 1 The Chair will consult with working group chairs and Member States to establish submission deadlines. Member States are invited to submit written inputs through CooperaNet by May 7. An informal Board meeting will be convened on May 18 to discuss contributions. A formal Board meeting will be held on May 26 to finalize the document for submission to CIDI and subsequent transmission to the General Assembly. While acknowledging requests from some Member States for additional time, the Chair emphasized the importance of avoiding open-ended processes. Brazil’s proposal of a four-week comment period was noted.

3. Discussion future external audit costs: the Board discussed the costs associated with external audits for the Development Cooperation Fund (DCF), formerly FEMCIDI, for the period 2012 -2025.

A total of USD$ 376, 409.00 has been expended to date. The accumulated cost raises concerns regarding the sustainability of the Fund. The Chair proposed the following: o Referral of the matter to the Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Affairs (CAAP) o Submission of a written request to CAAP outlining the challenges of financing audits through the DCF and proposing alternative funding sources.o Circulation electronically of an accompanying note to Board members for consultation.

Decision No. 2: Approved with no objection

4. Updated presentation on the Scholarships and Training Program : Presentation on the Scholarships and Training Program related to budget allocation and list of accredited

Universities.

2026 Budget Authorization (First Round) Authorization was requested to allocate: • Up to USD 920,000 for the OAS Academic Program • USD 658,000 for the Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC) • USD 87,000 for operational contingencies under the Regular Fund.

These allocations fall within the regulatory framework approved by the General Assembly.

Decision 3: Approved without objection.

The Department of Human Development, Education and Employment

• USD 87,000 for operational contingencies under the Regular Fund.

These allocations fall within the regulatory framework approved by the General Assembly.

Decision 3: Approved without objection.

The Department of Human Development, Education and Employment (DHDEE) requested authorization to implement up to two scholarship rounds in 2026, using pre-selected candidate lists to allocate unused scholarships from the first round.

The Board noted the following: ▪ Budget allocation and use of unused funds should be considered separately ▪ Formal accreditation evidence must be provided for participating institutions ▪ A 2026 scholarship announcement had been circulated without prior Board approval.

The Chair proposed deferring the decision on the second round to the next regular meeting.

Additional considerations: ▪ DHDEE must present a process ensuring the credibility of partner university accreditation ▪ An annual list of accredited institutions must be submitted with supporting documentation prior to agreements▪ The DHDEE must adhere to the approved budget and seek Board approval for any changes, including any use of unused funds ▪ Saint Vincent and the Grenadines requested additional time to review and approve the list of accredited

It was clarified that: • The budget allocation for the first round was approved • The list of institutions and the second round remain pending approval.

An electronic consultation process was proposed, with S aint Vincent and the Grenadines indicat ing readiness to complete its review within approximately one week.

Decision No. 4: Approval pending electronic confirmation from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and other Member States.

5. Update on revamping Cooperanet

The revitalization of Cooper anet is underway. The Department of Information and Technology Services (D OITS) has selected “One Tree” (Uruguay) for the design -thinking phase.

This phase will involve both the Secretariat and Member States to ensure that the platform reflects user needs. The updated platform aims to incorporate AI tools to match

Technology Services (D OITS) has selected “One Tree” (Uruguay) for the design -thinking phase.

This phase will involve both the Secretariat and Member States to ensure that the platform reflects user needs. The updated platform aims to incorporate AI tools to match cooperation supply and demand, serving as a one -stop platforms for cooperation in the Americas.

The construction phase will require future resources.

Decision No. 5: The Board took note. A detailed report will be presented at the next meeting.

6. Update on progress from working groups on the 2024-2027 IACD Work Plan

Due to time constraints, the Board was unable to consider this item.

The Chair requested that working group chairs submit written updates, which will be presented at the next meeting.

Chet D. Neymour Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas Chair of the Management Board