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Benefits of Regional Cooperation Benefits of Regional Cooperation Benefits of Regional Cooperation Benefits of Regional Cooperation

Agencia Centroamérica para la Seguridad Aeronáutica

SYMPOSIUM ON REGIONAL SAFETY OVERSIGHT SYMPOSIUM ON REGIONAL SAFETY OVERSIGHT ORGANIZATIONSORGANIZATIONS

MONTREAL, OCTOBER 26-28 , 2011MONTREAL, OCTOBER 26-28 , 2011

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STATE RESPONSIBILITIES STATE RESPONSIBILITIES

When safety oversight decreases in a State, it compromises and hazards safety in the rest of the international Civil Aviation Community.

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Overview of the Central American Overview of the Central American States during the Late 90’sStates during the Late 90’s

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Outcomes Outcomes

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ACSA has:

Optimized the use of human and financial resources, facilitating the Central America States an efficient way to perform its duties.

Strengthened the safety oversight system of our member States and helped maintaining the highest standards.

Maximized benefits through economies of scale.

A fully available pool of experts.

Outcomes Outcomes

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OutcomesOutcomes

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Outcomes Outcomes

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Outcomes Outcomes

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Current SituationCurrent Situation

The region has achieved a high level of compliance with the The region has achieved a high level of compliance with the international safety standards. international safety standards.

The system contributes to the safety and efficiency of air The system contributes to the safety and efficiency of air transportation.transportation.

Better information and resources exchange has been achieved.Better information and resources exchange has been achieved.

Controlled development of rules and procedures and their Controlled development of rules and procedures and their implementation.implementation.

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ConclusionsConclusions

Involvement at all levels is imperative. Willingness to implement the system.Importance of building on the relationship with other organizations regarding exchange of experience and information, as well as cooperation.Communication and trust among the members of the system is vital for its sustainability.

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