The South American (SAM) Regional Office is primarily responsible for maintaining continuous liaison with the States to which it is accredited and with appropriate organizations, regional civil aviation bodies and sub-regional bodies and UN Agencies and programmes operating in the Region. The Regional Office ensures interregional coordination and promotes the timely and harmonized implementation of ICAO Strategic Goals, policies and decisions, within the context of Global and Regional Plans. The Regional Office also provides technical guidance and assists States with implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). The Regional Director serves as the Representative of the Secretary General to States to which the Regional Office is accredited; develops and leads the implementation of the work programme for the Regional Office, in coordination with Bureaus/Offices at Headquarters; provides technical advice and assistance to States on the development and implementation of Regional planning framework for all the Strategic Goals of the Organization - namely, (i) Every Flight is Safe and Secure; (ii) Aviation is Environmentally Sustainable; (iii) Aviation Delivers Seamless, Accessible, and Reliable Mobility for All; (iv) No Country Left Behind; (v) The International Civil Aviation Convention and Other Treaties, Laws and Regulations Address All Challenges; (vi) The Economic Development of Air Transport Assures the Delivery of Economic Prosperity and Societal Well-Being for All - and coordinates the delivery of ICAO programme activities within the Region in collaboration with States, and regional and sub-regional groups. The Regional Director is responsible for the promotion and follow-up of implementation support activities in the Region. The Regional Director leads the programme team, inspiring it to translate the regional and country goals into locally adapted solutions and results in line with the overall global plans, strategies and objectives of the Organization.