United Nations Resident Coordinator in Cuba, Pablo Ruiz Hiebra, highlighted the relevance and pertinence of the economic and social transformations being implemented on the island to foster sustainable development.
During the opening of the International Congress on Management, Local Development, Tourism, and Cooperativism (CE-GESTA 2026). The UN representative stated that these actions help lay the groundwork for development that aligns with the country’s potential and the goal of leaving no one behind.
He also reiterated the readiness of United Nations agencies to support—to the extent possible—the transformation processes being driven by Cuba.
Ruiz Hiebra noted that the event offers a valuable agenda for discussion and serves as an example of how to continue promoting science and innovation within a particularly complex international context.
Addressing the global landscape, he pointed out that the world faces multiple challenges. Including armed conflicts, economic tensions, and the weakening of commercial multilateralism. Factors that disproportionately affect smaller nations.
In this context, he emphasized that Cuba also contends with the consequences of the blockade imposed by the United States. Which limits the country’s development potential and impacts the daily lives of its population.
According to the official, CE-GESTA 2026 provides an opportunity to analyze the implementation of economic and social transformations at the local level. As well as mechanisms to strengthen local development and expand the opportunities arising from these policies.
Organized primarily by the University of Pinar del Rio, the congress is taking place until November 12th at the Havana Convention Center. Bringing together specialists, academics, executives, and economic stakeholders.
The meeting also promotes South-South cooperation, the exchange of experiences and best practices, and the formulation of proposals that contribute to the design and implementation of public policies. Focused on territorial development, entrepreneurship, tourism, and the cooperative sector.
With information from Prensa Latina
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