Sustainable Development
The economic reconstmction of Central America and the Dominican Republic must address
basic priorities such as reducing poverty ensuring human development and satisfying basic
human needs with a sustainable management of natural resources. The region’s sustainable
development depends on overcoming obstacles such as imbalances in patterns of production,
consumption, and human settlement; accelerated population growth; and high levels of poverty.
We have before us an unprecedented opportunity to rebuild the region and create jobs through
domestic, and foreign investment. We also have the opportunity of investing wisely; using
sustainably our natural resources to ensure the well-being of present and future generations.
Recognizing the impact of climatic disturbances in the region, we agree that key components in
the mitigation of disasters and in sustainable development include improved management of
watersheds, reforestation, preservation of coastal wetlands, and efforts to prevent soil erosion
through improved farming practices. It is, therefore, important to strengthen mechanisms of
cooperation in the areas, of natural disaster prevention and mitigation through education,
training, institutional strengthening, and the transfer of technology.
We, the Presidents of Costa Rica, El Salvador, the United States of America, Honduras,
Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic, and the Prime Minister of Belize, express our sincere
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gratitude for the hospitality shown to us by the people and Government of Guatemala during our
sojourn in this historic city.
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