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Ramdin

lines on the record: 38
first: 2005-10-17
most recent: 2010-04-28
sittings or episodes: 4
sources: un-security-council

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“When tomorrow we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the building of the Organization of American States, we will do so in honour of Haiti and to reaffirm the commitment of the OAS to Haiti now and in the long term.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“For many years, I had the pleasure and honour of working with them personally on many occasions. We therefore also share the sadness. Tomorrow at the Organization of American States, there will be a full day of meetings on Haiti. I am pleased to say that, during a special session that we have organized for tomorrow, the Foreign Minister of Haiti will be present to speak. Also present will be the Special Representative of the Caribbean Community, former Prime Minister James Patterson, the United Nations representative in Haiti, Ambassador Edmond Mulet, and a high-level representative of the United States. Following that, we will have several other activities.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“In the context of the elections, it is equally necessary to have very strong, clear and visible leadership from the Haitian authorities and the relevant institutions. The second is that we always work in partnership with the international community and the Haitian authorities. The third parameter on which our activities are founded is that we only do things that we can do, and therefore do not duplicate what others may do much better. In conclusion, I want to take this opportunity to express our condolences to the United Nations for the loss of so many of its staff during the earthquake. I would especially like to recognize the enormously valuable roles played in Haiti by Special Representative Hedi Annabi, Deputy Special Representative Luiz Carlos da Costa and the head of the Elections Unit, Gerard Le Chevallier.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“What I am basically saying is that, as much as possible, we should try to mitigate challenges and tension after the elections, so as to create a platform for social and economic development and good governance, and to deal with the issues that the Haitian people really want to see addressed at this point in time. As I have said already, our role is going to be complementary to the role that the United Nations can play. In that regard, we will cooperate very closely with the United Nations under its leadership. Let me also mention that the Organization of American States works on the basis of three parameters when it comes to Haiti. First of all, in all these activities, we work on the basis of clear and visible leadership from the Haitian authorities - the President and the Prime Minister.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“For, as the Prime Minister and the President have announced, elections will be held. In the context of the Haitian Constitution, the electoral law needs to be amended if a different kind of electoral machinery is going to be established. We are therefore awaiting those decisions. From our perspective, the technical preparations should start as soon as possible, independent of the date that is going to be established. As I announced earlier, I think there may be an opportunity to engage with the broader society in terms of understanding where the process is going to lead.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Fourthly, we will also redouble our efforts to support the National Identification Office. I have already mentioned the efforts to be undertaken in that regard in terms of the printing, distribution and reissuance of national identification cards. Lastly, we will support the Provisional Electoral Council in training its staff to use software and in establishing the tabulation centre for the day of the elections. We will also assist it in the whole process of reproducing the voters' list, as we have done on previous occasions. Those are very concrete activities that we hope to undertake in the coming six months. But for that to happen, I think that it is important to recognize that some political decisions need to be taken. I also think that the sooner that those political decisions are taken, the better.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“That would be very helpful to the whole process in general. Secondly, we will give high priority to producing a voters' list that is a more or less accurate reflection of the electorate in Haiti. To that end, we will have to reissue national identification cards to those who have lost them. I think it is possible to do that. But we will also have to at least start to clean up the system by removing the names of those who have died. Thirdly, we will have to identify a process for re-registering those who have left their constituencies and now live somewhere else, so that they can vote in the appropriate constituencies. That is not such a great difficulty for the presidential elections. But, certainly, if that is not done correctly, it may pose a problem for the senatorial elections.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“While there is no discussion or debate on whether the elections should be held, there is apparently a need for more information and dialogue with regard to the process. I think this is one of the factors in creating that platform, so that challenges do not take place after the elections, which could create instability. That is one of the things that I wanted to convey to the Council following discussions with civil society, the private sector and political parties. In terms of the role of the OAS specifically, given that only seven months remain if elections are to take place before the end of the year, it will be basically in four areas. First, we will continue to monitor the debate around the elections, including the issue raised by Ambassador Mulet, namely, constitutional reform and how it can take place.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The third is the modernization and establishment of the cadastre. But as I said, I will speak today more on the issue of the elections. We welcome the statements made by President Pre'val and Prime Minister Bellerive on many occasions that, to avoid the establishment of a transitional Government without the Parliament, there is a need for the presidential, legislative and local elections to be held in accordance with the Constitution. In our mission from 8 to 10 April, we had the opportunity to speak on this matter with many stakeholders in society, and we have already shared these views with the President. I would like to share with the Council, if I may, an element of the perspectives that we received and that was shared by all the stakeholders.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“We believe it is a role that is going to be complementary to what the United Nations role has been in the past, and I will come back to that in much more detail. The role of the Organization of American States, as agreed with the Government of Haiti, is basically in three areas: governance, the strengthening and modernization of State institutions, and capacity- building. In the first phase of this objective, there are three very concrete areas in which we will provide support on the basis of our own expertise. The first is electoral support and assistance to the provisional electoral council. The second is the continuation of the project on civil registry, which is going to be critical in that it will make available a voter list that will be credible and acceptable to all political parties in Haiti.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Of course, in the current circumstances, this relationship has taken on extra meaning, and we are therefore very committed and ready to support Haiti in overcoming some of the difficulties that it is encountering at this point. I want to share today more about the electoral process and what the role of the Organization of American States will be. Let me say from the beginning that we very much appreciate the collaboration that exists between the United Nations and the Organization of American States, especially in the areas in which we have exchanged views over the past couple of weeks in terms of the mission that is currently in Haiti and the mission I led there a couple of days ago. In that sense, there is a lot of synergy being built up, which can only bode well for the whole process. We stand ready to play a role in this process.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Mr. Ramdin: I thank you very much, Mr. President, for allowing the Organization of American States (OAS) to take part in this debate. I thank members of the Council and give special recognition to the Prime Minister of Haiti, Mr. Jean- Max Bellerive, who, together with President Rene' Preval, symbolizes the hope for the future of the Haitian people. I thank, of course, our good friend Ambassador Edmond Mulet for his statement. The Organization of American States and the Republic of Haiti, which was a founding member of the Organization of American States, have had a very long and meaningful relationship that has covered many decades.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“In closing, while the political, social and economic development of Haiti is, in the first place, a Haitian responsibility, we believe that it is also the obligation of the international community to politically and financial accompany the process of dialogue and reconstruction in Haiti. I therefore take this opportunity, on behalf of Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza, to reaffirm the strong commitment and support of the Organization of American States to the Government and the people of the Republic of Haiti in their efforts to continue to strengthen the democratic process and to enhance social and economic development and security for the benefit of the Haitian people.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Next week's international donor conference on Haiti in Washington, D.C., with a most encouraging central objective to develop a new cooperation paradigm for growth and opportunity, will be, in our view, an opportune moment to bring all of these commitments together through the adoption of a framework for cooperation and international partnership for the effective coordination of governance mechanisms. We also believe that we should continue to foster partnership with the private sector in and outside of Haiti, as well as with civil society at large and the Haitian diaspora.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“We will also support the Haitian authorities in terms of the request made by President Preval for constitutional reform, and possibly in specific areas of the reform and strengthening of the judiciary. In whatever we undertake, the OAS believes that it must include a cross-cutting objective - the strengthening of State institutions and capacity- building in order to execute Haiti's priority reconstruction programme. It is also, in our view, of critical importance the focus on the sustainability of progress, which will enhance confidence among Haitians and the international community, and no doubt lead to more support.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“The Organization of American States, based on the priorities established by the Government of Haiti, will continue to work in the area of civil registry, especially the strengthening of the electoral process through the provision of national voter identity cards to more than 95 per cent of the adult population. Through this process, we will lay the foundation for the first- ever modern civil registry in Haiti. We will also continue to support the Provisional Electoral Council during the upcoming partial senatorial elections and in its transformation into a permanent electoral council. We will continue the trade capacity-building that we have started, support recent development and take initiatives in the area of human rights, especially in favour of disabled persons.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Whereas in the past the focus has been on the strengthening and maintenance of democracy, the electoral process and stable governance, we believe that the time has come to redirect our collective efforts, with the assistance of the domestic and international private sectors, to create economic opportunities through short-term initiatives and, at the same time, lay the foundations for a structural path of growth and development through investments in education, health, the agricultural sector and natural disaster risk mitigation and risk reduction.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“At the same time, having said this, we must recognize that challenges remain, as ably outlined by the Special Representative this morning. These important developments, combined with the historic high degree of international and hemispheric solidarity and support, provide, in our View, an appropriate foundation for starting a process of job creation, production, investment and income generation.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Hedi Annabi on the leadership he has demonstrated in support of Haiti and of the many missions the OAS leadership and the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States have undertaken in the country. The Republic of Haiti, as we have heard this morning, is at a unique and important juncture in its history. We believe that, since the presidential elections in 2006, Haiti, through the inclusive approach adopted by President Rene Garcia Preval, has created a relatively stable political environment, and through the efforts of the Haitian National Police and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), has achieved an improved security environment and has been able to develop a social and economic programme for reconstruction, among other positive developments.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“Mr. Ramdin: First of all, I thank you and the Security Council, Mr. President, for the opportunity provided to the Organization of American States (OAS) to speak at this important meeting on developments in Haiti. Mexico's commitment is a long-standing one, and we thank you very much, as well as other Member States and Permanent Observers of the Organization, for the assistance provided to the OAS over the past year to facilitate our work in Haiti. This invitation from the Security Council also reaffirms the ongoing strong collaboration between the United Nations and the secretariat of the Organization of American States on the ground in Haiti. Allow me at this point to congratulate Mr.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101 (2009) · source
“The OAS will continue to support the Haitian registry and identification system as a crucial basis for social and economic development and for future electoral processes and will continue to help build a solid, professional and permanent electoral institution on the basis of our recent work in Haiti and the expertise we have developed throughout the hemisphere over the past 15 years. We are also set to support the strengthening of the Haitian human rights system and judiciary and to strengthen the emerging Haitian political party system, among other areas. In closing, I would like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valde's, for their efforts and for their close and effective collaboration with the OAS Special Mission in Haiti over the past years.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Reforestation, soil depletion, water conservation and sanitation are some of the critical issues to be tackled. The OAS is poised to harness its expertise and resources internally, and also to continue to coordinate and mobilize the resources and efforts of other institutions of the inter-American system, to contribute to long-term institution-building and social and economic reconstruction in Haiti. We have already held several meetings among inter-American institutions, on the basis of the needs expressed by the incoming Government, in order to undertake action in support of the Government's future efforts as well as the efforts of local non-governmental agencies and other entities.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In order to have a structure that will permit Haiti to grow and develop in a sustainable way, it will be imperative to begin building a stronger, more efficient and transparent State in Haiti. Effective entities that will hold the Government accountable to the people will be important, as well as public institutions that will be able to deliver basic services to the population. A strong State will also be able to tackle problems and threats generated internally or externally - such as drug trafficking and other manifestations of organized crime - that will otherwise seriously compromise Haiti's future. The environmental challenges in Haiti are clearly enormous, and no discussion about Haiti's future can ignore that stark reality.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In addition to immediate actions to alleviate suffering and build hope, there is no substitute for long-term institution-building and investment in the Haitian infrastructure and economy in order to sow the seeds for a viable future. In terms of basic institutions, the expansion and professionalization of the Haitian police force are essential to provide public security and a security environment in which the economy can grow and spread its benefits. A strong, independent judiciary and a legal framework that will protect human rights and make everyone equal in the eyes of the law, as well as provide a framework for greater economic investment, will be critical. As we all know, much more work must be done in those areas.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We would urge President-elect Preval to continue his outreach to multiple political and social sectors and to build an open, inclusive Government, which can provide a necessary base from which Haiti can recover socially, economically and in terms of overall stability. We have also noted with appreciation the priority that Mr. Preval has accorded to his relations with the nations of our hemisphere, as several of his first visits as President-elect have been to countries of the Americas. That interest is mutual, and, in the context of the inter-American system, we look forward to working with the new Haitian Government in the community of nations of the hemisphere to tackle common challenges and difficulties in a collective and collaborative manner.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We would like to ask President-elect Preval to be particularly vigilant in ensuring that those elections take place on the scheduled date. The OAS has noted with interest and appreciation the reaching out of the President-elect to various sectors in Haiti and a mutual reaching-out to him, which suggests an important basis for national consensus-building, national dialogue and reconciliation. We all know that elections tend to exacerbate existing differences and divergences among sectors in a country and that in Haiti, there has been a general atmosphere of polarization in the political sphere for many years.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The presidential and legislative elections held on 7 February were, first and foremost, a decisive victory for the Haitian people. The large turnout of the Haitian electorate and the enthusiasm and perseverance that it demonstrated on election day reconfirmed Haitians' solid commitment to the democratic process, which bodes well for the challenging months and years ahead as the Government strives to meet the people's demands and to temper expectations for a quick fix to the country's deep-rooted problems. In the immediate term, it will be important to successfully conclude the legislative elections, whose second round is scheduled to take place on 21 April. It will be equally critical to maintain the time frame for the holding of municipal and local elections in Haiti, slated for 18 June.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mr. Ramdin: On behalf of the Organization of American States (OAS), I would like to thank the Security Council for this occasion to speak before it in this open debate on Haiti. First of all, I would like to acknowledge the important participation of President-elect Rene Preval in this debate and to congratulate him on his electoral victory. We look forward to welcoming President-elect Preval and his delegation to Washington this coming Wednesday at a protocollary session of the OAS Permanent Council. I take this opportunity to underscore the strong commitment of the OAS to supporting the new Government and the people of Haiti and to helping President-elect Preval meet the numerous challenges ahead in building the requisite conducive governing and security environment.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The OAS is working to address those challenges as I speak, striving to develop a far more proactive role in conflict prevention through quiet diplomacy, greater cooperation with other subregional organizations - some of which I mentioned earlier - the sharing of information and experiences, improved analysis and review of normative and legal frameworks. All of those strategies, in our View, will enhance the capacity and capability of the OAS in early conflict prevention and will help to strengthen the multilateral efforts of regional organizations in the Americas. Finally, we look forward to working with the United Nations and with other regional organizations to strengthen our capacity to effectively address the many conflicts throughout the world and, in our case, specifically in the Americas.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Both the United Nations and regional organizations should, when relevant, place priority on capacity-building after peacekeeping, peacebuilding or crisis support operations. Regional organizations and agencies that continue democratic consolidation efforts through peacebuilding activities should be identified early and supported by the United Nations through mobilized funding and cooperation. In the case of Haiti, that has worked very well between the United Nations and the Organization of American States. The challenge for the new OAS leadership - both Secretary General Insulza and I were elected just a couple of months ago - is to transform the Organization of American States institutionally and organizationally in such a way that it can deal much more effectively with the new intra-State challenges in the Western Hemisphere.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission could allow for representation from every region through participation of a high-level official from regional or subregional organizations. We believe that regional organizations could contribute to the Peacebuilding Commission by assisting in the definition of political objectives and priority areas of peacebuilding in a given country. We recognize that in particular instances a regional organization may be better suited to take a lead in pre-conflict or post-conflict situations. Political clout, experience in a country and established trust with political actors may allow a regional organization to facilitate a better solution. In the cases of Bolivia and Ecuador in the Western Hemisphere, our role as the Organization of American States has been critical in that regard.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“As the Secretary-General mentioned, Haiti is a good example both of effective OAS-United Nations cooperation and collaboration and of collaboration among subregional organizations - such as the Association of Caribbean States and CARICOM. - in support of Haiti. We must take into account the many political and institutional lessons learned in our respective areas of expertise and share them with other interested actors. Perhaps the Security Council would consider inviting regional organizations on an annual basis to present key findings from their respective peacebuilding and post-conflict missions. The Standing Committee, now that it has been established, could play a leading role in organizing that type of presentation.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“First and foremost, I think it is important to understand that the OAS strives to work subregionally, within the Americas, wherever possible. In that respect, we must acknowledge and work with the subregional organizations, such as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the South American Common Market (MERCOSUR), the Central American Integration System and others, which play a critical role in the development of regional stability. Those subregional organizations should strive to work in tandem with the lead multilateral institutions, searching for ways to complement the work of the OAS and the United Nations.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“That capacity for dialogue and decision-making by consensus is the preventive capacity the OAS brings to United Nations regional cooperation. We recognized the valuable work of the Security Council and acknowledge the important leadership role of the United Nations in the maintenance of peace and security. However, there is much more that can be done to strengthen our respective institutions through closer collaboration, joint analyses, joint implementation of technical cooperation, focused attention on structural prevention and improved, streamlined funding for preventive multilateral actions. Specifically in response to a few of the questions outlined in the concept paper circulated by the President of the Security Council, I would like to highlight a few views that we share and consider important.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“OAS engagement is not limited to immediate resolution of conflicts, but also provides technical assistance and capacity-building for the longer term. The OAS uses several options for engagement: missions of the Secretary General, delegations of the Permanent Council in Washington, DC, special envoys, long-term missions - such as those we have in Haiti and in Colombia - and technical support, as mentioned earlier. Aside from what the OAS can offer in the way of political mediation, shuttle diplomacy and technical cooperation, the OAS has the advantage of both being able to convene member States to address issues and the ability to work with all levels of Government in forging consensus on important policies, both nationally and subregionally.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“We believe that a first critical step in establishing a division of labour - defining the roles and responsibilities of the regional organizations, the United Nations and other key actors in the region-is to adopt a shared agenda within the framework of the United Nations on issues of early conflict prevention, security and development. The OAS Views closer cooperation with other multilateral organizations as a critical component of its new action plan for strengthening regional and democratic governability in the Americas. As is well known, the OAS has been actively engaged in several conflict prevention, facilitation, and mediation efforts over the past years. Currently, the OAS is actively involved in facilitating a political settlement of crises in Haiti, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia, through several mechanisms.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“As both the OAS Secretary General, Jose Miguel Insulza, and I stated at the sixth high-level meeting between United Nations and regional organizations, held last July in New York, the OAS welcomes a much more structured approach to strengthening collaboration between United Nations and regional organizations in the areas of democracy, development and security, including conflict prevention and peacebuilding. We are pleased and ready to contribute in a substantial manner to the recently established Standing Committee.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source
“Mr. Ramdin: On behalf of the Organization of American States (OAS), I would like to join previous speakers in expressing our pleasure to be addressing the Security Council today. We thank the Council for inviting us to do so. We also congratulate you, Mr. President, for taking the initiative to organize this meeting. We believe that it is timely and appropriate, given the high level of interest and discussion that have taken place on this topic within the General Assembly, the world summit, and other forums within the international community during the past year. We would also like to express our appreciation for the leadership, the interest and the commitment of Secretary-General Annan in this effort.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source