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COMISIÓN SONORA-ARIZONA ARIZONA MEXICO COMMISSION Honorary President Guillermo Padrés Elías Chair of the Board Janice K. Brewer Governor of Arizona governor of the state of sonora President José Joaquín Cabrera Ochoa President Larry Lucero General Coordinator Carlos Armando Portillo Abril PARTICIPANTS Executive Director Margie A. Emmermann Co-Chair Strategic Planning Committee Wendy Vittori Secretaría Técnica del Ejecutivo Estatal Secretaría de Economía Secretaría de Infraestructura y Desarrollo Urbano Secretaría de Educación y Cultura Secretaría de Salud PúblicaSecretaría de Desarrollo Social Secretaría Ejecutiva de Seguridad Pública Procuraduría General de Justicia Comisión Estatal del Agua Comisión de Ecología y Desarrollo Sustentable del Estado de Sonora Coordinación Ejecutiva de Estudios Legislativos y Reglamentarios Arizona Commission on the Arts Arizona Department of Commerce Arizona Department of Education Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Arizona Department of Health Services Arizona Department of Homeland Security Arizona Department of Public Safety Arizona Department of Transportation Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Game and Fish Arizona Office of Energy Arizona Office of Tourism SPECIAL COLLABORATION S P E C I A L C O L L A B O R AT I O N PA RT I C I PA N T S Miguel Ángel Vázquez Ruiz Rick Van Schoik professor-researcher, universidad de sonora director Álvaro Bracamonte Sierra Erik Lee professor-researcher, el colegio de sonora associate director Lorenia Velázquez Contreras professor-researcher, el colegio de sonora Pablo de la Peña Sánchez professor-researcher tecnológico de monterrey, northern sonora campus Román Miguel Moreno professor-researcher tecnológico de monterrey, northern sonora campus Sara Sonnenberg research administrator north american center for transborder studies (NACTS), office of arizona state university Gail Lewis, Director P3 initiatives and international affairs arizona department of transportation Marisa Walker executive director, canamex corridor coalition Luis E. Ramírez Thomas, MSFS ramirez advisors inter-national, l.l.c.
PRESENTATION Fifty-two years of collaboration between Arizona and Sonora are proof of a successful bilateral relationship which has been the blueprint for the efforts of other states in the United States and Mexico, as well as for other countries. This long-term and close collaboration is continuously celebrated through the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) and Comisión Sonora-Arizona (CSA) Plenary Sessions that take place twice a year alternating between each state. During one of the Plenary Sessions, the governors of Arizona and Sonora agreed to further consolidate this relationship by commissioning a coordinated strategic vision to be used as the platform directing the ongoing work for Arizona and Sonora and redirecting the organizations goals toward four core areas that more accurately reflect the current priorities of the border region: competitiveness, quality of life, security and sustainability. The vision s primary intent is to promote mutual prosperity and strengthen the border region and shall be referred to as A Shared Vision for Arizona and Sonora, 2011-2015. A Shared Vision is the result of a significant amount of work accomplished by experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds and skilled in an analysis of the four policy areas together with the guidance of prominent university researchers knowledgeable in cross border issues. A Shared Vision is the Arizona-Mexico Commission s and the Comisión Sonora-Arizona s first formal guiding document incorporating the four policy areas and corresponding goals intended for short and medium-term impact for our two states. A Shared Vision is an initiative that will enable our states to strengthen the ties of friendship and formalize the commitments of the sister commissions and the 15 corresponding committees. Furthermore, working under a shared strategic vision will enable us to better align our policies in order to create a collaborative working relationship for Arizona and Sonora that can capitalize on areas of opportunity and economic development in an increasingly globalized economy. Guillermo Padrés Elías Janice K. Brewer governor of the state of sonora governor of the state of arizona 3
A SHARED VISION FOR ARIZONA AND SONORA, 2011-2015 Overview A Shared Vision for Arizona and Sonora, 2011-2015 articulates the principal goals on joint initiatives for the States of Arizona and Sonora within four core areas that reflect the current priorities of the U.S.-Mexico border region: competitiveness, quality of life, security and sustainability. 4 The two sister commissions will serve as the principal implementers of A Shared Vision s goals, with each of the 15 working committees taking the lead in implementing specific tactics to reach A Shared Vision s goals outlined in this document. It should be noted that these are complex initiatives that involve concerted efforts between different levels of government, but also across different sectors of society within the two states. In addition to the work done by the committees, A Shared Vision depends upon the active involvement of key stakeholders from Arizona and Sonora in the implementation of tactics. These stakeholders include non-governmental organizations, port authorities, private sector umbrella groups, and individuals. Process for drafting A Shared Vision. The drafting of A Shared Vision was an inclusive and consultative process in both Sonora and Arizona. Sonora first formed four work tables (one for each core area) that were then coordinated by the CSA with the active participation of representatives of public sector agencies with expertise in the four core areas. Prominent researchers from around the state were invited to participate with these work tables with proposals and technical advice. Arizona, through the AMC, then took the plan drafted by Sonora and vetted it with the active participation of the staff of the AMC, the Strategic Planning Committee of the AMC, state agencies, university partners, and appropriate AMC Committee Chairs. In addition, Arizona convened consultations with the state of Sonora and Arizona State University, in Rio Rico, Arizona; and via numerous conference calls to arrive at a final draft. A SHARED VISION
The states of Arizona and Sonora have successfully worked together through the mechanism of the AMC and the CSA for 52 years. This length and depth of association gives the two states a competitive advantage in implementing strategic and mutually beneficial projects in the core areas, and A Shared Vision serves as a road map for the plan, and how it will be implemented and evaluated. A Shared Vision was developed as a means of building consensus, leveraging past successes and guiding the efforts of Arizona and Sonora in the implementation of key initiatives. Of note: it is a non-binding document that does not carry legal implications. Important Efforts Related to A Shared Vision The U.S.-Mexico relationship is strategic for both countries and, particularly in the current context, extremely dynamic. A significant number of important local, state, borderwide and capital-to-capital efforts are continually starting and evolving. A Shared Vision draws from and links to this large body of initiatives and in many cases articulates how Arizona and Sonora play a key role in anchoring these initiatives. By doing so through the AMC/CSA mechanism, the two states are able to build on past successes. In so doing the AMC/CSA continues to serve as the prime example of how to build and conduct a successful crossborder institutional relationship. A list of some of the most strategic current crossborder initiatives follows: The State of Sonora s 2009-2015 Development Plan. 2015: Arizona s New Border. Modernization of Arizona s New Border Stations. The 2009 Economic Indicators and Regional Initiatives of the Arizona-Sonora Region, published for the AMC by the University of Arizona. The CANAMEX Trade Corridor, which seeks a broader economic development for the entire CANAMEX corridor region; the states of Arizona and Sonora serve as key connecting points for the corridor. Strategic Guidelines for the Competitive and Sustainable Development of the U.S.-Mexico Transborder Region, commissioned by the Border Governors Conference in September 2009 and currently in its implementation phase. Managing the United States-Mexico Border: Cooperative Solutions to Common Challenges, a report commissioned by the Binational Task Force on United States-Mexico Border, supported by the Pacific Council on International Policy and the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations. United States-Mexico Partnership: A New Border Vision, as outlined by President Obama and President Calderón and their key Cabinet members in March 2010. Action items recommended by AMC/CSA committees during the Plenary Session held on December 3-4, 2009. 5
VISION VISION A Shared Vision will enable Sonora and Arizona to strengthen the ties of friendship and formalize their commitments of the sister commissions and the 15 corresponding committees. Furthermore, working under a shared strategic vision will enable Arizona and Sonora to align policies more effectively in order to create a border region that can quickly and effectively capitalize on areas of opportunity and development in an increasingly globalized economy. A Shared Vision articulates four grand visions for the two states in the four core areas: competitiveness, quality of life, security and sustainability. These four areas match the four strategic areas articulated by the Border Governors Conference s Strategic Guidelines for the Sustainable and Competitive Development of the U.S.-Mexico Transborder Region. The four visions for the two states, listed by core area, are all considered to be of equal importance by the two states and include the following: COMPETITIVENESS To establish Arizona and Sonora as a globally competitive region with diverse economic opportunities QUALITY OF LIFE To increase levels of opportunity and well-being of the inhabitants of Arizona and Sonora SECURITY SUSTAINABILITY To make Arizona and Sonora the safest region along the United States-Mexico border; thereby enhancing the security of both nations To become a global leader in creating and implementing sustainable strategies that preserve and protect Arizona s and Sonora s unique environment and diversity 6
COMPETITIVENESS Key Visions and Goals of A Shared Vision A Shared Vision emphasizes the effective implementation of programs between the two states. Whenever feasible, the states of Sonora and Arizona will seek productive partnerships with the Border Governors Conference, the two federal governments, and international agencies as they implement programs to enhance the two nations shared competitiveness, quality of life, security and sustainability. The following details the top-level goals for the two states; the respective agencies of both states will establish the strategies, and the committees of the AMC and the CSA and key stakeholders will develop and implement these in support of A Shared Vision. I. Competitiveness Overview: The states of Arizona and Sonora are committed to the creation of high quality jobs, stable growth, and sustainable economic development through trade corridor development, technological development and innovation in the region. Historically, Arizona and Sonora have been remarkably dynamic from an economic development perspective as a result of the development of intense industrial flows, taking advantage of broader economic processes such as globalization and the region s participation in global production networks. Nonetheless, the states competitiveness is not growing at the rate of other border industrial areas. To continue to enhance competitiveness, Arizona and Sonora must fully develop and utilize comparative advantages in production and business capabilities, infrastructure and human capital, among other factors. Vision for Competitiveness To establish Arizona and Sonora as a globally competitive region with diverse economic opportunities Goal 1: Create economic opportunities and high quality jobs in Arizona and Sonora. Goal 2: Ensure that Arizona and Sonora have the transportation and telecommunications infrastructure to support their goals for economic competitiveness and quality of life. Goal 3: Enhance innovation to fuel knowledge-based economies in Arizona and Sonora. Goal 4: Modernize Arizona/Sonora border crossings for the purpose of guaranteeing greater security, safety and efficiency in the crossborder flow of goods and people. Goal 5: Establish Arizona and Sonora as top-of-mind international travel destinations. Goal 6: Define and implement programs designed to increase Arizona s and Sonora s attractiveness for foreign direct investment. Goal 7: Implement a strategy to retain and grow existing business in both states. 7
With this in mind, the governments of Arizona and Sonora have agreed to work jointly to implement a series of actions during the next four years, emphasizing goals that create economic opportunities that can sustainably grow high-quality jobs; help the two states develop their joint infrastructure; enhance innovation and knowledge-based industries of both states; improve communications infrastructure; modernize border crossings; establish both states as tourist destinations; and increase foreign direct investment. Since its inception in 1995, the CANAMEX Corridor has continually developed to become the cornerstone for the seamless and efficient transportation of goods, services, people and information between Canada, Mexico and the United States. Development along the CANAMEX Corridor will continue to allow entities along the corridor to harvest the benefits of increased trade, tourism and economic activity. The CANAMEX Corridor provides many opportunities to build economic prosperity through innovation: Safe and efficient multimodal transportation networks; Enhanced global competitiveness which requires quality education, accessible telecommunications infrastructure and an appropriate regulatory environment; and Shared commitment to quality of life. As an example of the opportunities for Arizona and Sonora is that the two states are the principal gateways for a trinational trade corridor, formally designated by the CANAMEX corridor. This trade corridor ranges from Mexico City through the States of Mexico, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa and Sonora in Mexico, the States of Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Montana in the United States and the province of Alberta in Canada. This trade corridor represents close to $43 billion in international trade. Arizona and Sonora are positioned to be significant beneficiaries of this trade. 8
Figure 1: CANAMEX Trade Corridor Source: CANAMEX Economic Profile, North American Center for Transborder Studies, Arizona State University. 9
Yet, in order to be the principal gateway for international trade and the flow of millions of people it is imperative to understand that the ports of entry at the border are the physical gateways for the legal flow of people and goods. Unfortunately though, most of the ports face challenges in staffing, technology and design. Studies conducted by the University of Arizona have demonstrated that Arizona and Sonora have lost market share of NAFTA trade to Texas and California. Cross border traffic between Arizona and Sonora from 2003 to 2009 has seen a decrease of 32% in the volume of people utilizing the ports of entry. That has a severe impact on the retail, services and tourism sectors in both states. These studies identified the bottleneck at the border as the principal obstacle affecting the flow of trade though this region. To that end, the region has undertaken a focused and coordinated plan to improve the port of entry system connecting Arizona and Sonora to become the most effective and efficient on the entire US-Mexico border. Figure 2: Arizona s Ports of Entry ARIZONA S POE S 2003 TO 2009 Cars Peds. Trucks Buses Total People -34% -14% 9% 4% -32% 343,000 Trucks Handle 2X to 3X traffic ARIZONA S POE SYSTEM TODAY 563 Trains Strong on security AND facilitate trade and tourism 7.4 Million Cars 2015 POE SYSTEM Improve quality of life and protect the environment Source: Vision 2015: Arizona s International Ports of Entry System. 25.5 Million People Make AZ-MX region more competitive Our ports of entry with Mexico are a critical component of Arizona s economy and security. We must do all we can to make them the best they can be to foster the growth, development and security of the region. With our projects at San Luis II, Lukeville and Mariposa we are well on our way to achieving that goal. But we still have much work before us to reach our Vision 2015. 10 Governor Janice K. Brewer State of Arizona
Figure 3: Sonora s Ports of Entry We all know that the grand opening of this Port of Entry reflects growth and development for Sonora and Mexico. Governor Guillermo Padres s words related to the San Luis Río Colorado II-San Luis II Port of Entry (November 4th, 2010). PORTS TRUCKS BUSES COMBINED TRUCKS-PASSENGERS PASSENGERS PEDESTRIANS NOGALES 1 NOGALES 2 SAN LUIS SONOYTA AGUA PRIETA NACO SÁSABE TOTALS 309,000 44,000 500 25,000 3,000 400 381,900 3,000 9,000 60 1,600 2,700 70 16,430 3,000 318,000 45,000 2,000 28,000 3,000 400 399,400 2,140,000 969,000 2,380,000 422,000 1,730,000 286,000 32,000 7,959,000 6,860,000 484,000 2,640,000 122,000 1,210,000 96,000 1,300 11,413,300 Source: Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development of the Government of the State of Sonora. For instance, the San Luis II-San-Luis Río Colorado II port of entry started operations in November 2010, an example of state to state and binational coordination, and representing $153 million in infrastructure investment. The investment positions the San Luis/Yuma/San Luis Río Colorado region for tremendous sustainable growth and economic development. Other projects are under various stages of progress at Lukeville/Sonoyta, Ambos Nogales and Douglas/Agua Prieta, with the ultimate goal that by 2015 Arizona and Sonora will have doubled, if not tripled the throughput capacity for inspection at the border. This new approach looks at the ports of entry as a system, rather than a series of independent unrelated installations. What happens at one port almost assuredly has an impact on another. This system view promotes and will facilitate greater efficiency and better communication and project advancement. 11
QUALITY OF LIFE II. Quality of Life Overview: Economic growth in Arizona and Sonora have generated multiple benefits, among which are the economic diversification, job creation, improved access to healthcare, and expanded educational opportunities. However, certain social groups and communities have not fully enjoyed these benefits. The Quality of Life core area seeks to align the necessary efforts and resources of both states in order to increase access to opportunities and enhance the collective well-being. This strategic vision emphasizes increasing educational opportunities, promoting wellness, and preserving the history and culture of the two states. Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 3: Goal 4: Goal 5: Vision for Quality of Life To increase levels of opportunity and well-being of the inhabitants of Arizona and Sonora Increase educational opportunities to create a highly educated and competitive workforce in Arizona and Sonora. Continually improve the quality of P-12 education in Arizona and Sonora. Promote wellness by enhancing coordination and systems for managing the prevention, detection and treatment of epidemic and contagious diseases in Arizona and Sonora. Protect, preserve and promote the history and culture of Arizona and Sonora. Expand programs that promote the artistic, sports and cultural exchanges between Arizona and Sonora. 12
Vision for Security To establish Arizona and Sonora as a globally competitive region with diverse economic opportunities Goal 1: Cooperate and coordinate efforts to prevent and reduce crime in Arizona and Sonora. Goal 2: Increase the understanding of citizens in Arizona and Sonora of each other s laws and judicial systems. Goal 3: Implement programs that enhance citizens sense of personal security while traveling through Arizona and Sonora. Goal 4: Work toward the legal, safe, secure and efficient flow of people and goods at the Arizona-Sonora international ports of entry. Goal 5: Work with the two federal governments to ensure that the necessary funding and resources are allocated to enhance the security of Arizona and Sonora. SECURITY III. Security Overview: Arizona and Sonora are both committed to dedicating the necessary resources and implement broad strategies to better ensure safety and security. The United States and Mexico are experiencing enormous challenges in controlling illicit commerce (weapons, money laundering and drugs) and illegal crossings. To address these challenges Arizona and Sonora have implemented a number of successful joint initiatives in the area of security. The successful collaboration has served as an important regional anchor for the broader U.S.-Mexico security framework. The strategic vision emphasizes the elements of crime prevention, citizen awareness, personal security, and the safe and efficient flow of people and goods at ports of entry. 13
SUSTAINABILITY IV. Sustainability Overview: Arizona and Sonora are committed to creating an economy and lifestyle that s compatible with the long term health of the environment. Rapid population growth has created an increased demand for water, land, other natural resources and energy to meet tomorrow s needs. This increased demand though must be counter balanced by emphasizing conservation and sustainability in order to ensure economic environmental viability for future generations. This Shared Vision emphasizes: Preservation of biodiversity; Conserving water; Increasing energy efficiency; Promoting an environmental ethic and Protecting regional wildlife in both Arizona and Sonora. Many of these goals build on current state-to-state collaboration. Vision for Sustainability To become a global leader in creating and implementing sustainable strategies that preserve and protect Arizona s and Sonora s unique environment and biodiversity Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 3: Goal 4: Define and promote environmental ethical guidelines for Arizona and Sonora. Adopt an Arizona-Sonora action plan to increase energy efficiency, promote the use of renewable sources of energy, and encourage the development of commercial entities that support the action plan. Adopt effective conservation and reuse programs and promote the access to clean and safe sources of water in Arizona and Sonora. Conserve, preserve, enhance and restore wildlife habitats and populations in Arizona and Sonora. 14
Follow-up and Evaluation of A Shared Vision The tactics (or programs) that are the implementation component of A Shared Vision will be carried out and jointly monitored by a number of key stakeholder groups including the AMC and the CSA on a quarterly basis through progress, compliance and impact reports, as well as by meetings and/or teleconferences. A formal progress report on A Shared Vision will be presented to the Governors at each Plenary Session. Those tactics that are undertaken by the Commissions and their working committees will be analyzed during the inter-plenary meetings and the Commissions plenary meetings, at which time the committees will propose action items adhering to the goals identified in A Shared Vision. More specifically, the University of Arizona s Arizona-Sonora Region Economic Indicators and Regional Initiatives 2009 presented an initial framework to assess both regional economic indicators and initiatives. This framework will facilitate the evaluation of security and competitiveness initiatives. Progress and results in implementing complex programs between two states such as Arizona and Sonora is often challenging to measure. As the report indicated, The presented assessment model is just a first step in development of a more meaningful and effective way in which to gauge the impact of regional initiatives. For that to happen, two key requirements need to be met: (1) a systematic tracking system as designed in the inventory templates, and (2) development of other nontraditional measures, both hard and soft, to capture specific nature and scope of actions... A LIVING DOCUMENT A Shared Vision was developed as a means of building consensus, leveraging past successes and guiding the efforts of Arizona and Sonora in the implementation of key initiatives. As such it is a nonbinding document that does not carry legal implications. A Shared Vision is a living document and may be amended as appropriate, provided the governments of Arizona and Sonora are in agreement. 15