Mandates and Recommendations at Science and Technology :

13. Education

Science and Technology

Promote the popularization of science and technology necessary to advance the establishment and consolidation of a scientific culture in the region; and stimulate the development of science and technology for regional connectivity through information and communications technologies essential for building knowledge-based societies; 

Support  the development of high-level human capital for the development of science and technology research and innovation that would encourage the strengthening of the agricultural, industrial, commercial and business sectors as well as the sustainability of the environment; 

Promote, with the support of existing cooperation mechanisms, the development of the  regional program of science and technology indicators; 

Endeavor to implement and follow up on the scientific and technological activities mentioned  above, counting on the support of hemispheric cooperation and coordination mechanisms related to this field;

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7. Infrastructure and Regulatory Environment

"...Promote the modernization and expansion of telecommunications infrastructure in rural and urban areas through timely introduction of new technologies and services,,..."

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9. Environmental Foundation for Sustainable Development

Environment and Natural Resources Management

"...Promote the adoption, implementation and enforcement of national legislation, regulations, standards and policies that provide for high levels of environmental protection, recognizing the right of each country to set its own levels of environmental protection and, to this end, reinforce cooperative partnerships, placing particular emphasis on achieving cleaner air, enhancing access to safe water and sanitation services, and strengthening national and regional capacities for integrated water resources management and for waste management;  "

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10. Agriculture Management and Rural Development

"Support national efforts to strengthen rural enterprises, in particular small- and medium-sized enterprises and promote, where appropriate, a favorable environment for agri-business; encourage, in a complementary manner, the training of small- and medium-sized rural entrepreneurs as well as the modernization of training institutions in this field;.."

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