Address by the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Ambassador Albert Ramdin
Abstract
"It is indeed a great pleasure and a distinct honor for me to join you
here today and address this 27th Pan American Sanitary Conference in
representation of the Organization of American States.
Secretary General José Miguel Insulza, who, because of previous
engagements, cannot be here today, sends his best wishes for a fruitful
Conference...In our view, the political dimension is central to the formulation and
execution of public policies. This dimension includes social dialogue,
democratic participation, political negotiation, and the quest for points of
consensus regarding the implementation of our development plans and
agendas. At the heart of this dimension is the very concept of democratic
governance, good governance and the legitimacy of our systems of government...Health priorities and programs touch upon numerous other areas of
integral development, such as education, labor, and the environment; all
are priorities for the Organization of American States. Under this
inter-sectoral approach, we recently worked with PAHO on matters of
occupational health and safety, health education and nutrition, and
assistance to persons with disabilities, as well as organizing joint meetings
on HIV/Aids and Avian Flu. We were also pleased to include the launching
of the Health Agenda of the Americas in the past OAS General Assembly in
Panama City..."
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