Medellín ― Last November 2 and 3, the Fifth Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities on Science and Technology of the Americas took place in the Botanical Garden, whose main objective is to promote initiatives to contribute to the transformation of the social environment of the countries of the Organization of American States (OAS).
The Deputy Secretary General of this organization, Mr. Néstor Méndez, highlighted the progress of Medellín in the implementation of innovative policies to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants. “Medellín is an emblematic city. It has been a leader in the application of science, technology and innovation to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants, improving areas such as urban transport, economy and social development. It’s a city we can learn from.”
This working day ended with a tour of transformation in the Comuna 13 led by ACI Medellín. The delegates from 34countries and representatives of the OAS witnessed the social and cultural transformation the city has been through and the positive impact of the escalators in the development of this area.
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