Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA)

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Initiative for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America (IIRSA) is a South American initiative begun in August 2000 "to promote the process of political, social and economic integration of South America, including the modernization of the regional infrastructure and specific actions to stimulate the integration and development of isolated sub regions."[1]

Origin of IIRSA

It was conceived at the First Meeting of Presidents of South America, held that month in Brasilia. The presidents who attended were:[2]

Additionally, the presidents of the Inter-American Development Bank, Enrique Iglesias and the Andean Development Corporation (CAF), Enrique García, were present.

Based on agreements from that meeting, the Ministers of Transport, Energy, and Telecommunications of the twelve countries drew up an action plan for the Integration of Regional Infrastructure in South America. Thus, IIRSA was created. "Since its creation, the activities undertaken have focused on identifying the physical, regulatory and institutional requirements for planning and implementing basic infrastructure to attain South American integration."[3]

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References

  1. ↑ IIRSA, Accessed August 29, 2011.
  2. ↑ IIRSA, Accessed August 29, 2011.
  3. ↑ IIRSA, Accessed August 29, 2011.

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