From April 17 to 19 2009, Heads of State and Government of the countries of the Americas, from Canada to Chile, come together for the 5th Summit of the Americas, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. They will address the theme "Securing Our Citizens' Future by Promoting Human Prosperity, Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability". The overarching aim is to "deliver tangible and measurable outcomes that will make a real, positive difference to the lives of people in the region".
The Concept Paper of the Summit highlights the necessity of focusing on “reducing critical vulnerabilities and improving the well-being and safety of the peoples of the Americas through an integrated and mutually reinforcing set of social, economic and environmental policies”. It addresses a collective regional agenda for achieving accelerated human development and poverty reduction, social and cultural inclusion, and a transition to greater energy security and more sustainable communities.
3 Pre-Summit Fora will be held by groups recognized as fundamentally important for achieving the goals of the Summit:
- Civil Society Forum - Theme: “Citizens in Motion for Social Innovation and Implementation”
- Private Sector Forum - Theme: "Promoting Private Sector-led Prosperity in the Emerging Decade: The Quest for Competitiveness Revisited"
- Youth Forum - Creates a space for young people to discuss and contribute to putting into action the central theme of the 5th Summit. Participants will present the results of a consultation process that was conducted throughout the region.
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Previous summits: Summits of the Americas Process
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