1. Contributions from Permanent Observer Countries to the OAS 2011 Presentation delivered by Ambassador Alfonso Quiñonez, Secretary for External Relations, March 27, 2012

2. Mandate AG/RES. 1 (XLII-E/11) rev. 1 Paragraph 4.a “To instruct the Secretary General, as part of his fundraising efforts, to promote and encourage, through the Secretariat for External Relations, in coordination with member states, support for the implementation of the mandates of the General Assembly, and to submit a report to the CAAP on an annual basis on the results of these efforts.”

3. Mandates Executive Order 08-01 rev. 2 The Department of International Affairs, as part of the Secretariat for External Relations: “Coordinates relations with the Permanent Observers so as to provide them with information on the role of the Organization and the priorities of the hemispheric agenda, and to secure substantive and financial support for OAS activities. “ “Recommends means of strengthening the General Secretariat’s ties with the permanent observer missions and with specialized organizations and institutions, both regional and international.”

4. Permanent Observer Status to the OAS April 1971, establishment the status of Permanent Observer in AG/RES. 50 (I/71). In January 1972, the procedures for granting Permanent Observer status were determined by Resolution CP/RES. 52 (61/72), later revised in June 1984 in CP/RES. 407 (573/84).

5. Background Permanent Observer status has been granted to 67 states and the European Union; 31 countries have provided support to the programs of the OAS; 18 countries contribute regularly to these programs; An additional 13 contribute less regularly; Permanent Observers provide support in the form of cash contributions, training courses, experts, specialized services, interns, and the donation of equipment; Spain, France and Italy have Ambassadors accredited exclusively to the OAS; Many Permanent Observers maintain a permanent, ongoing dialogue with the Secretariat for External Relations/Department of International Affairs regarding themes of common interest.

6. 2011 Cooperation The Organization received cash contributions amounting to a total of US$15,766,615 from the following Permanent Observer countries: Spain, The Netherlands, Sweden, European Union, China, Norway, France, Finland, Germany, Korea, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, Greece, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Qatar, Slovenia, Monaco, Portugal, United Kingdom

7. 2011 Cooperation Of the contributions received in 2011: – 38.84% came from Spain; – 22.23% from the Netherlands; – 9.70% from Sweden; – 7.07% from the European Union; – 4.08% from Norway; and, – 2.73% from France. – Finland, Germany, China, Denmark, Korea, Italy, and Switzerland contributed together 12.89% of the total.

8. Cash Contributions from Permanent Observer Countries to the OAS 2011 Spain6,124,05038.84 The Netherlands3,504,32822.23 Sweden1,529,7059.70 European Union1,115,1557.07 Norway643,0564.08 France430,8572.73 Finland430,4702.73 Germany406,4642.58 Korea260,0001.65 Denmark258,8781.64 China247,3901.57 Italy223,8911.42 Switzerland205,9211.31 Ireland140,2250.89 Turkey80,0000.51 Luxembourg49,9890.32 Greece40,0000.25 Azerbaijan20,0000.13 Qatar10,0000.06 Slovenia9,7040.06 Monaco6,5450.04 United Kingdom4,9850.03

9. Technical Areas Receiving Donations The areas that most benefited from 2011 cash contributions were: The Secretariat for Political Affairs (51.16%); The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (8.47%); The Secretariat for Multidimensional Security (6.33%); and, The Secretariat for Legal Affairs (6.25%). The Executive Secretariat for Integral Development, the Secretariat for External Relations and other specialized agencies of the General Secretariat also received donations, but in lesser quantity.

10. Cash Contributions by Technical Area from Permanent Observer Countries to the OAS 2011 Secretariat for Political Affairs8,065,92751.16% Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 1,335,4038.47% Secretariat for Multidimensional Security 997,3216.33% Secretariat for Legal and Juridical Affairs 986,0556.25% Executive Secretariat for Integral Development 662,2674.20% Others3,719,64223.59%

11. Programs that most benefited from 2011 support: Mission to Support the Peace Process in Colombia - US$6,486,541 Electoral Observation Missions - US$1,511,529 Human Rights Strategic Plan 2011-2015 - US$1,292,044 Human Development Scholarships - US$871,980 Judicial Facilitators - US$821,369 Demining - US$718,174 Sustainable Development - US$592,278

12. 2011 In-kind Cooperation China was the principal donor, hosting six specialists from the General Secretariat to participate in two seminars for both senior and young diplomats, in addition to offering ten scholarships for students from the region to study in China. These in- kind contributions are valued at US$441.402. Israel facilitated the execution of human development courses for young professionals from the region, totaling over US$81,000 in support in addition to its work with the Young Americas Business Trust in supporting young entrepreneur business labs. This support is valued annually at US$300,000. Germany, for the third time, invited an OAS representative to participation in a diplomatic training session valued at US$6,732. Spain, and the Netherlands also provided scholarships, courses and expertise.

13. Highlights Overall, the OAS received funding for over 50 different programs across all technical areas and dependencies of the Organization. Monaco, Portugal and Slovenia became donor countries. Increases in contributions were registered from China, Finland, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

14. Highlights DIA presented before the Permanent Council the request of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Malta and the Republic of Albania to receive the status of Permanent Observer to the OAS, bringing the total number of Permanent Observers to the Organization to 68. Signed agreements with: France, Ireland, Germany, Korea, Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark on support to OAS programs

15. Ongoing Efforts Formal and periodic dialogues between Permanent Observers and the General Secretariat as well as OAS Member States Organization of thematic briefings and presentation of priority projects to Permanent Observers for funding Briefings to high level Permanent Observer authorities from capitals or in the field Exchanges between Permanent Observers and OAS technical areas Negotiation of yearly and multi-year projects and program agreements Elevating the image of the Organization in the international community Production of brochures and materials Engagement of OAS field offices in local fundraising Improved monitoring and reporting of projects

16. Ongoing Efforts Analysis of Permanent Observer policies and practices; Production of Permanent Observer profiles and posting of contribution and country information on web; Identification of additional mechanisms and sources of funding within existing Permanent Observer framework; Promotion of increased engagement by non-traditional donor Permanent Observers; Streamlined approach to donors, including strengthened coordination between the technical areas and the Department of International Affairs. To date, the results of these efforts have been positive.