This is the first-ever attempt to develop a plan of action for black communities in Latin America. It represents a concrete step in laying free-market foundations in this population sector. The OAA Economic Development Plan for Black communities is multi-sectoral and utilizes the comparative advantages in existing Black communities. OAA seeks to strengthen this comparative advantage by seeking to support entrepreneurial activities which provide the greatest multiplier effects for income and employment generation in four key strategic sectors of Black communities. OAA five year plan for leadership training through communications and institutional Strengthening The OAA five year leadership training plan carefully assesses the ethno-cultural reasons for conflict between institutions, the failure of Black leadership to mobilize support for their agenda, and corruption issues that have plagued Blacks in leadership roles.
Black communities appear to have an almost endemic mistrust of their leaders.
IDB studies point out that these conditions are absent in Black communities because Blacks have very little knowledge about themselves or history. In addition, the media reinforces negative Black stereotypes that are then internalized by the Black community. All of this impacts Black leadership. Besides looking at the ethno-cultural aspects of leadership behaviors and styles, one must also work in communications to undo the damage of negative ideas. In order to have multiplier effects in creating leaders and developing their agendas, one must also create the communication mechanisms that facilitate community dialogue and authentic leadership.