Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and to the Organization of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders on Wednesday assumed the chairmanship of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI) for a six-month term running through December 31, 2026.

A distinguished diplomat and longstanding advocate for sustainable development, regional integration, and multilateral cooperation, Sir Ronald brings to the chairmanship an extensive record of leadership within the OAS. He has served as President of the OAS Permanent Council on three separate occasions – a distinction that armed him with unique experience to guide decision-making by member states.

As chair of CIDI, Sir Ronald will preside over the council’s deliberations and guide its efforts to advance integral development throughout the Americas. His priorities for the chairmanship include strengthened cooperation in the areas of education, science and technology, tourism, energy resilience, port security, and maritime infrastructure.