- English
- Español
Executive Secretariat for Integral Development (SEDI)
Advancing sustainable and inclusive development
About SEDI
SEDI supports key areas for development in the Americas and works closely with governments and their partners to improve peoples' lives.
SEDI's Departments:
- Economic Development, Trade & Tourism
- Sustainable Development
- Social Development & Employment
- Human Development, Education & Culture
Photo: OAS.
Technical cooperation:
The key for development
More than 18 specialized networks in areas for development and multiple cooperation mechanisms available for all countries in the region.
- Inter-American Competitiveness Network (RIAC)
- Inter-American Network for Labor Administration
- Inter-American Teacher Education Network
- Inter-American Water Resources Network
Full list of Networks |
Publication: Collaboration Beyond Boundaries
Photo: OAS.
Supporting Social Protection Systems in the Americas
Many countries in the Americas have developed new ways to tackle the complex problems of poverty and disparity, with results that are making a real difference. The OAS through the Inter-American Social Protection Network supports these efforts.
- Diploma courses
- Cooperation activities
- Research
- Workshops
- Technical dialogue
Blog | Resources | News | Community of Practice | Video
Photo: OAS.
Our priority: Investment in human development
100,000 + citizens have benefited from our scholarships & training programs.
Photo: OAS.
Building sustainability and resilience in the Americas
Building capacity for:
- Durable development
- Safe and efficient use of natural resources in the development process, through good governance
- Low carbon development through increased use of renewable energy
- Resilience to extreme natural events
- Reducing the potential for social and political conflict over the use of natural resources
Visit the Department of Sustainable Development's (DSD) website »
Photo: OAS.
Main Regional Source of Information on Trade
The Foreign Trade Information System of the OAS is the main regional source of information on trade, with a database of
> 20,000 official documents, including full texts of trade agreements and investment treaties.
- 2.8 million visits per year
- 8,000 visits per day
Most visited sections:
Image: OAS.
Areas of Work Toggle button for the navigation slider
SEDI Calendar
News
Education at United Nations event
OAS shares experiences in Democracy Education at United Nations event
Meeting on Early Childhood
OAS participates in International meeting on Early Childhood in Mexico. (news in Spanish)