El Niño phenomenon is unavoidable—but its consequences are not. While severe droughts are expected across parts of the Americas, heavy flooding will hit others. With the peak anticipated between November and December, the decisions we make today will shape our reality in 2027. To better understand these regional impacts and discover key preparedness strategies for countries across the hemisphere, read our full report: "El Niño: Outlook, Potential Impacts, and Anticipatory Action." 📄 Access the full publication: 🔗oas.org/ext/DesktopModules/M… #ElNino

#CIDI | In today's regular meeting of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development, we'll have a forward-looking dialogue on how modern permitting, regulatory certainty, and strategic cooperation can strengthen the business climate and unlock regional investment across the #Americas. 🔊 As always, we’ll be streaming live. Join us from 10:00 AM! 👇oas.org/en/media_center/webc… #OASdevelopment

Tomorrow, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, our agenda for the Inter-American Council for Integral Development #CIDI includes a thematic dialogue on "The Business Climate: Permitting, Regulatory Certainty and Investment." Join member states as we explore key strategies to streamline regulations, enhance predictability, and attract sustainable investment across the #Americas. Don't miss it! 👇 oas.org/en/media_center/webc… #OASdevelopment

The XI COMCyT meeting wraps up after 2 days of crucial dialogue and knowledge exchange on #AI infrastructure, R&D, and regional value chains for prosperity in the Americas, with leaders from @theaiagencysv 🇸🇻, @ConcytecPeru 🇵🇪, @innovacionar 🇦🇷, @min_ciencia 🇨🇱, @micittcr 🇨🇷, and other tech practitioners, policymakers, and pioneers. Looking ahead, these insights will inform key policy recommendations in an upcoming regional White Paper, sustaining ongoing technical cooperation across the hemisphere. Stay tuned! 🔗 Connect with COMCyT to explore strategic partnerships and collaboration👇 oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar…

Latin America accounts for 14% of global AI web solution searches but receives only 1.12% of global investment. Today, we are taking another decisive step in the conversation to bridge this gap. We are connecting 14 Member States with tech pioneers at the 11th Meeting of COMCyT, "AI for Prosperity in the Americas", to build the 4 core foundations of inclusive AI ecosystems: 🔸Connectivity 🔸Computing Capacity 🔸Representative Data 🔸Workforce Skills Connect with us to explore strategic partnerships across the hemisphere👇 oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar… #OASdevelopment

This week, October 15-16, the XI COMCyT meeting brings together OAS Member States and strategic partners in Washington, D.C., to align regional priorities under the theme "Artificial Intelligence for Prosperity in the Americas." As the principal regional forum for cooperation in science and technology, COMCyT continues to connect governments, industry, and academia to build a safer and more competitive digital future. Follow the updates and details here👇 oas.org/ext/en/main/calendar… #OASdevelopment

Ready to help shape the region’s AI and digital future for prosperity? Don't miss this High-Level Roundtable on Oct 14 at OAS HQ in Washington, D.C., and online! Attend in person ➡️ bit.ly/OASDialogue-AI-Trade Join online ➡️ oas.org/en/media_center/webc…

Latin America and the Caribbean represent 6.6% of global GDP, yet receive only 1.12% of global AI investment. Addressing gaps in compute, infrastructure, and digital skills is critical for shared prosperity. OAS's in-person High-Level Dialogue “Artificial Intelligence for Prosperity in the Americas” will set the stage for these discussions as the opening event of the XI COMCyT Regular Meeting. Join decision-makers, diplomats, and scientific leaders in Washington, D.C., to advance practical regional solutions. Register now: bit.ly/OASDialogue-AI-Trade • Date: October 14, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EDT • Location: OAS HQ • Registration: bit.ly/OASDialogue-AI-Trade #OASdevelopment

Behind every major ministerial consensus is dedicated technical preparation🤝 This week, COMCyT Working Groups 1 and 2 meet virtually to pave the way for next week’s Eleventh Regular Meeting of the Inter-American Committee on Science and Technology (COMCyT) and its inaugural High-Level Dialogue on AI for Prosperity —happening October 14–16. Reserve your place to attend here👉 bit.ly/OASDialogue-AI-Trade Chaired by Costa Rica 🇨🇷 @OEACostaRica, and Honduras 🇭🇳 @HondurasenlaOea, these informal dialogues are addressing key foundations for the OAS's Science and Tech agenda for prosperity: 🔷Building agile, interoperable AI governance and regulatory models (Working Group 1 meeting, today, Oct 6) 🔷Expanding #AI skills, computing capacities, and cross-border innovation networks (Working Group 2 meeting, Oct 9)

#CIDI | Today's CIDI Special Meeting will focus on the Inter-American Council for Integral Development's participation in the OAS's revision of its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030. As usual, you can join live via webcast from 2:30 p.m. ET👇📡 oas.org/en/media_center/webc…