<p> XXXVI GRIC / SIRG GRIC doc 2/04 - Rev 2 October 18, 2004 Original : Spanish</p><p>Agenda and Program of the XXXVI Meetings of the Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRG) </p><p>October 19-20, 2004 – Washington, D.C. OAS Headquarters</p><p>Tuesday, October 19</p><p>Ruben Dario Conference Room 1889 F Street, NW, 8th Floor</p><p>8:00 - 9:00 Registration</p><p>9:00 Inaugural Session</p><p>Welcoming address from Ambassador John Biehl, Director Department of Political and Democratic Affairs, OAS</p><p>Opening address from Ambassador Jorge Taiana, Secretary of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Foreign Relations of Argentina and Chairman of the SIRG</p><p>First plenary session</p><p>9:30 – 11:00 Follow-up of the Commitments: Economic Growth With Equity to Reduce Poverty</p><p>Presentation by Jane Thery, Principal Specialist, Office for the Summit Process, OAS, on indicators in the area of Economic Growth with Equity to Reduce Poverty </p><p>Presentation by Mr. Alvaro Ramirez, Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) about Small and Medium Enterprises (PYMES)</p><p>Presentation by Mr. Eugenio Sanchez, Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) about PYMES</p><p>Presentation by Mr. Bernardo Requena, Andean Development Corporation (CAF) about competitiveness</p><p>Presentation by Mr. Virgilio Levaggi, International Labor Organization (ILO)</p><p>11:00-13:00 Comments from Member States about the implementation of mandates in the area of Economic Growth with Equity to Reduce Poverty, achievements and challenges 13:00-15:00 Lunch - Free</p><p>Second plenary session: Preparations for the Fourth Summit</p><p>15:00-16:30 Presentation and discussion of the conceptual document “Creating Employment to Confront Poverty and Strengthen Democratic Governance” for the IV Summit of the Americas, Ambassador Jorge Taiana, Secretary of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Foreign Relations of Argentina, and Chairman of the SIRG</p><p>16:30-17:00 Proposal of work plan for the next SIRG meetings Budgetary Report of the SIRG Specific Fund </p><p>17:00-17:30 Presentation of the format of the meeting with civil society for the next day</p><p>Wednesday, October 20</p><p>Hall of the Americas Main Building 17 Street & Constitution Avenue</p><p>8:00 - 9:00 Registration</p><p>Consultations with civil society about the priorities for the IV Summit of the Americas </p><p>9:00-9:10 Address by Ambassador Jorge Taiana, Secretary of Foreign Relations, Ministry of Foreign Relations of Argentina, and Chairman of the SIRG</p><p>9:10-12:35 Presentations by civil society – Moderator: Jane Thery, Office for the Summit Process, OAS</p><p>Exchange with Member States</p><p>13:00-15:00 Lunch offered by the Government of the United States of America for all participants (Aztec Patio)</p><p>Third plenary session (open to civil society)</p><p>15:00 Continuation of the dialogue with Member States</p><p>17:00 Closing session</p>