CAFTA-DR Conference Highlights Achievements in Environment and Sustainable Development
San Jose-January 20-22, 2010
Over 100 civil sector and private sector representatives from the CAFTA-DR countries just completed their first conference on the results of the accord entitled, “Partnering for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development”. The conference showcased over 80 projects that have been implemented as part of CAFTA-DR environmental cooperation section, allowing conferees to share best practices and look for additional synergies in the future.
A key outcome of the conference was citizen participation in the implementation of CAFTA-DR Chapter 17 which will improve environmental competitiveness and strengthen relations between the public and private sectors. Held at the Corobici Hotel in San Jose, the conference also had public sessions to allow anyone interested in learning more about the successes of this agreement to attend.
CAFTA-DR countries include Nicaragua, El Salvador, the United States, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
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