OEA - Resolución CP CAAP SA 816 de 2026

PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE OEA/Ser.G

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES CP/CAAP/SA.816/26 17 June 2026

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE Original: Portuguese

AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS

Summary of the meeting held on June 16, 2026

The formal meeting of the Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Affairs (CAAP) was presided over by Ambassador Benoni Belli, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the OAS, in his capacity as chair of the Committee.

A quorum was established with the presence of representatives of Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vince nt and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, the United States, and Uruguay.

The audio recording of the meeting can be found at the following link: CP/CAAP-4283/26 06-16-2026

1. Adoption of the order of business.

The order of business, document CP/CAAP 4283/26 rev. 1, was adopted as submitted.

2. Report of the Chair of the Working Group to Conduct the Technical Review of the ProgramBudget

Mr. Guido Pierri, Alternate Representative of Argentina and Chair of the Working Group, presented the report on the work carried out during the first half of the year, which had been distributed to delegations as document CAAP/GT/RTPP-318/26.

As there were no comments from delegations, the CAAP took note of the report presented.

The Chair thanked Mr. Guido Pierri, Chair of the Working Group, and Ms. Delita McCallum, Alternate Representative of Jamaica and Vice Chair of the Working Group, for their efforts in

As there were no comments from delegations, the CAAP took note of the report presented.

The Chair thanked Mr. Guido Pierri, Chair of the Working Group, and Ms. Delita McCallum, Alternate Representative of Jamaica and Vice Chair of the Working Group, for their efforts in implementing the mandates and instructions entrusted to them by the Committee.

3. Report of the Chair of the Working Group on the Review of OAS Programs

Mr. Eric Luguya, Alternate Representative of Canada and Chair of the Working Group, presented the report on the work carried out during the first half of the year, which had been distributed to the delegations as document CAAP/GT/RVPP-594/26.

As there were no comments from delegations, the CAAP took note of the report presented.- 2The Chair thanked Mr. Eric Luguya, Chair of the Working Group, and Mr. Joshua Pott, Alternate Representative of Belize and Vice Chair of the Working Group, for their efforts in implementing the mandates and instructions entrusted to them by the Committee.

4. Consideration of the draft resolution “Program-Budget of the Organization for 2027”

The Chair recalled that, in accordance with the methodology approved by the CAAP, on April 28, 2026, the Secretariat had distributed the draft resolution presented by the chair and vice chairs. He also noted that, since that date, the Committee had held a series of formal and informal meetings that led to the consensus reflected in document CP/CAAP-4256/26 rev. 9.

The Chair expressed appreciation to the Vice Chair, Mr. Nicolás Higuera, Alternate Representative of Colombia, for his leadership and dedication during the negotiations, as well as to the delegations for their willingness and support during the informal co nsultations on the figures, which he himself had led. He noted that the agreements reached were the result of consensus and that, while they might not fully satisfy all delegations, they reflected decisions adopted collectively that would allow progress to be made.

The delegations confirmed the consensus reached during the informal meeting held on June

he himself had led. He noted that the agreements reached were the result of consensus and that, while they might not fully satisfy all delegations, they reflected decisions adopted collectively that would allow progress to be made.

The delegations confirmed the consensus reached during the informal meeting held on June 12, 2026.

The Permanent Representative of Mexico took the floor to acknowledge the work of the chair, and of Colombia and Ecuador as vice chairs.

The CAAP decided to submit the draft resolution “Program-Budget of the Organization for 2027,” contained in document CP/CAAP-4256/26 rev. 9, to the Permanent Council for its consideration and subsequent referral to the fifty-sixth regular session of the General Assembly.

5. Consideration of the draft resolution “Strengthening the Effectiveness and Impact of the Inter-American Emergency Aid from the Emergency Fund (FONDEM)”

The Chair recalled that the draft resolution had been submitted by the delegation of Jamaica and highlighted the constructive engagement of delegations and the spirit of consensus that characterized the discussions, which made it possible to reach agreement on the initiative, as reflected in document CP/CAAP-4280/26 rev. 3.

The delegations confirmed the consensus reached during the informal meeting held on June 12, 2026.

The CAAP approved the draft resolution “Strengthening the Effectiveness and Impact of the Inter-American Emergency Aid from the Emergency Fund (FONDEM), ” contained in document CP/CAAP-4280/26 rev. 3, and decided to submit it to the Permanent Council for its consideration and subsequent referral to the fifty-sixth regular session of the General Assembly.

The CAAP also decided to request that the Permanent Council, acting as the Preparatory Committee of the General Assembly in accordance with Article 91.c of the OAS Charter, include this item on the draft agenda of the fifty-sixth regular session of the General Assembly.- 36. Results of the mandate rationalization exercise (CP/CAAP-4282/26)

Committee of the General Assembly in accordance with Article 91.c of the OAS Charter, include this item on the draft agenda of the fifty-sixth regular session of the General Assembly.- 36. Results of the mandate rationalization exercise (CP/CAAP-4282/26)

The Chair recalled that the Permanent Council, in accordance with directives from the General Assembly, approved the Mandate Management Policy contained in document CP/doc.6175/26 on February 18.

The policy established a process for streamlining the inventory of mandates, including an analysis of the mandates currently registered in SIGMA, consultation with the technical areas responsible for their implementation, validation of the results by the c ommittees of the Permanent Council and CIDI, and the subsequent submission of a report to the Permanent Council.

In this context, the General Secretariat assisted the permanent committees of the Permanent Council and CIDI in carrying out the exercise. As a result of this effort, Mr. Luis Alberto del Castillo from the Office of the Executive Director presented the results of the mandate rationalization exercise, which had been validated by the relevant organs. The document was distributed as CP/CAAP-4282/26.

The CAAP took note of the presentation by the General Secretariat and decided to submit the report on the results of the mandate rationalization exercise to the Permanent Council.

The Chair emphasized the importance of the mandate rationalization process for strengthening the Organization. He noted that the process would contribute to a more efficient use of resources, promote the adoption of mandates that give greater consideration to their impacts, facilitate the establishment of indicators to assess their effectiveness, and enable the establishment of implementation time frames. He also noted that the completion of this project represented a significant step forward for the Organization.

7. Other business

The Chair informed delegations that since the last formal meeting of the CAAP the following documents had been distributed for consideration by member states, some of which would be discussed in detail at the meeting of the CAAP scheduled for July 14, 2026.

7. Other business

The Chair informed delegations that since the last formal meeting of the CAAP the following documents had been distributed for consideration by member states, some of which would be discussed in detail at the meeting of the CAAP scheduled for July 14, 2026.

CP/CAAP-4284/26: ANNUAL REPORT 2025 – Report on the Functioning and Compliance with the Comprehensive Strategic Plan of the Organization

CP/CAAP-4278/26 DRAFT GS/OAS EVENTS POLICY FOR THE MANAGEMENT

OF THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT HEADQUARTERS

FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS FOR EVENTS

CP/CAAP 4281/26 MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CP/RES. 1291

(2562/25) IADB RELOCATION AND CAPITAL FUND OF THE

REAL ASSETS STRATEGY, PROGRESS REPORT, April –May

2026

CP/CAAP/INF. 649/26: NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENTING THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCIAL INFORMATION DASHBOARDS4CP/CAAP-4279/26: TREASURY FUND COMPOSITION AND LOANS, As of April 30, 2026, updated as of May 29, 2026

CP/CAAP-4276/26: MONTHLY REPORT ON THE EXECUTION OF FUNDS

ALLOCATED FOR THE RETURN TO THE OFFICE.

CP/CAAP-4273/26 REPORT ON THE USE OF AUTHORIZED RESOURCES AND DISBURSEMENTS RELATED TO THE CHANGE OF ADMINISTRATION IN 2025 as of March 31, 2026

CP/CAAP-4285/26: REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON

ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS ON THE

ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE WORK CARRIED

OUT DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY–JUNE 2026

CP/CAAP-4285/26: REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON

ADMINISTRATIVE AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS ON THE

ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND THE WORK CARRIED

OUT DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY–JUNE 2026

As this was the Committee’s last meeting before the fifty-sixth regular session of the General Assembly, the Chair thanked delegations for their support during the first half of the year, highlighted the results achieved by the Committee, and encouraged them to maintain the same spirit of cooperation and consensus during the second half of the year.

The Chair expressed special appreciation to Mr. Nicolás Higuera, Alternate Representative of Colombia and Vice Chair of the CAAP, upon the conclusion of his service on the Committee. He highlighted Mr. Higuera ’s leadership and valuable contributions to the work of the CAAP in recent years, particularly as Chair of the Working Group on the Technical Review of the Program-Budget and as Vice Chair of the Committee on three occasions. He also thanked him for his pro fessionalism, technical expertise, and ability to facilitate discussions and help build consensus, and wished him success in his future endeavors.

The delegations of Guatemala, Ecuador, Uruguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the United States, Argentina, Paraguay, Canada, and Jamaica, as well as Ambassador Laura Gil, Deputy Secretary General, took the floor to congratulate the Chair and Vice Chairs of the CAAP on their leadership and the results achieved during the first half of the year, and to express their appreciation to Mr. Higuera and wish him success in his future responsibilities.

Mr. Higuera thanked the delegations for their expressions of appreciation and emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen the Committee ’s work and ensuring that the CAAP continues to play an active role for the benefit of the Organization.

The Chair expressed special appreciation to Minister -Counselor Thais Mesquita, Alternate Representative of Brazil, for the support she had provided to the Chair and the key role that she had played during the negotiations on behalf of Brazil.

to play an active role for the benefit of the Organization.

The Chair expressed special appreciation to Minister -Counselor Thais Mesquita, Alternate Representative of Brazil, for the support she had provided to the Chair and the key role that she had played during the negotiations on behalf of Brazil.

The Chair also thanked the Committee Secretary, Ms. Ileana Navarro; Ms. Melissa Cossio and Ms. Sarah Davidson of the Department of Legal Services; Executive Director Dr. Michael Bogachek; Mr. Luis Alberto del Castillo; Messrs. Javier Arnaiz and Sebastián O rdoñez of the Department of Financial Services; as well as the conferences team and the interpreters, for their continued support of the Committee’s work.- 5As there were no further requests for the floor, the meeting adjourned at 10:58 a.m.