Responsible for the archives and records management of the OAS, and for preserving OAS official documents, as well as carrying out the functions of a traditional library.

Trade unit providing documention and links about agreements on trade in the Western Hemisphere.

An international committee of nationally appointed defense officials that develops collaborative approaches on common defense and security issues facing the Americas.

Advising and decision-making on communications development and regulation.

Promotes social and economic development in the Western hemisphere through cooperation. Library of documents and information about member countries and programs.

Advises OAS and organizes various activities that contribute to the development and codification of international law in the Americas. Treaty and agreement information, publications, course and seminar descriptions, and current news provided.

A consultation process, including meetings of heads of state, to seek solutions to problems shared by all the countries in the Western Hemisphere.

Non-profit organization supports the OAS by fostering partnerships among corporations, foundations, academia, and governmental bodies.

Hyperlinked encyclopedia entry provides the purposes, history, agencies and member states of the OAS.