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“El hijo aprende de la madre, y la madre aprende de otros que les están impartiendo y enseñándole a uno, porque uno nunca deja de aprender”: Teresa Vargas, Madre de familia.   Se les llama Consejeros, son habitantes de las zonas más pobres del país quienes de manera voluntaria trabajan dando capacitaciones dentro de sus comunidades. Algunos son maestros del lugar, otros pobladores interesados en construir una mejor sociedad, ellos, se han convertido en agentes de cambio en su localidad impartiendo Talleres Educativos Comunitarios. Su conocimiento lo comparten en estos talleres también conocidos como Escuelas de Valores. Es justo aquí donde se capacitaron para poder orientar a diversos miembros de las familias con la intención de mejorar su bienestar social, en especial considerando que se trata de familias que viven en situación de extrema pobreza. Los Consejeros enseñan sobre prácticas de crianza, promueven relaciones armoniosas y motivan a los padres para que envíen a sus hijos a la escuela. Hablan de temas como la autoestima, la salud, los derechos de la niñez, la administración financiera del hogar, la violencia de género y la sexualidad. Actualmente hay 900 talleres educativos repartidos en 26 municipios del país llegando a más de 18,000 familias que han sido atendidas por dos años por el Programa de Bienestar Social. El resto de municipios en el país implementan una modalidad de talleres similares pero por un periodo de cuatro meses.  De esta forma, el Ministerio de la Familia, Adolescencia y Niñez busca promover valores y responsabilidades dentro del núcleo familiar, a la par que logra un mayor vínculo con la comunidad. El compromiso de voluntariado que tienen los consejeros ha sido pieza clave para el éxito de este proyecto, reflejándose en un compromiso igual por parte de los padres, madres y demás familiares que asisten a los talleres, logrando así generar un cambio social al interior de las familias más pobres en Nicaragua.    

Ruth, Teresa y Rosa acuden a una de las Escuelas de Valores en Nicaragua, las tres se diferencian por sus edades, pero las une las ganas que tienen por seguir aprendiendo en la vida. Las Escuelas de Valores son escuelas para adultos a las que puede asistir cualquier miembro de la familia: madres, padres, tíos o hermanos. Estas escuelas, buscan dar herramientas que permitan a las personas tomar decisiones respecto a su rol como padres de familia y a la vez a promover una convivencia armoniosa y respetuosa dentro del hogar y con la comunidad. En los talleres se habla de diversos temas como la salud, la autoestima, la prevención de consumo de drogas, las relaciones de pareja o emprendimientos productivos. Los talleres de auto sustentabilidad económica y superación han sido un éxito, ya que logran promover la creación o expansión de pequeños negocios en las familias como marisquerías, tiendas de abarrotes, venta de refrescos o tortillas, generando un ingreso extra dentro del hogar y colaborando así a la economía de las familias nicaragüenses. Ruth Orué de la comunidad de Jinotega y madre de 8 hijos, participo dos años en los Talleres Educativos Comunitarios que se imparten en la escuela de su comunidad. Ruth antes vendía comida en la calle, y como resultado de las capacitaciones que recibió, ahora cuenta con su negocio en casa. Se dedica a hacer manualidades y a coser ropa, con ello ha logrado superar la situación de pobreza extrema en la que vivían anteriormente. Muy similares son las historias de Teresa y Rosa quienes ahora cuentan con un empleo formal, mejorando así su economía y la de su familia. El porcentaje de permanencia de las familias que participan de los talleres es mayor al 93% lo que muestra el grado de satisfacción de las familias beneficiadas dentro del proyecto. 

Organization: Barcelona Institute for Global Health
Country: Spain
Closing date: 29 Jun 2017

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, ISGlobal, is the fruit of an innovative alliance between academic, government, and philanthropic institutions to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal provides a hub of excellence dedicated to scientific research and the provision of health care. The institute, which originated in a joint initiative of the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and the University of Barcelona, has amassed over 30 years of experience in the field of global health. The pivotal mechanism of its work model is the transfer of knowledge generated by scientific research to practice, a task undertaken by the Research, Training and Policy and Global Development departments. Its ultimate goal is to help close the gaps in health disparities between and within different regions of the world.

ISGlobal is seeking an experienced Social Anthropologist who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project “**Transforming Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Optimal Pregnancy” (TIPTOP).** The overall project goal is to contribute to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by expanding access to intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) with quality-assured (QA) sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP).

The five-year project, funded by UNITAID and coordinated by Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, will increase malaria in pregnancy IPTp-SP coverage and expand antenatal care attendance primarily through Community Health Workers (CHW) in four African countries – Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria. The Jhpiego-led consortium includes Jhpiego as principal recipient and implementing partner responsible to UNITAID for the implementation of the Project and ISGlobal, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, as lead research and evaluation partner. The consortium will work closely with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Malaria Medicines Venture (MMV) as well as other stakeholders, to ensure that all project outputs are met.

The Project will establish a scalable model across four countries to generate evidence for change and expand access to preventive chemotherapy for pregnant women. TIPTOP will apply a community-based approach that fosters partnership and strengthens the dynamic link between communities and health facilities, especially for the most vulnerable people. A learning-driven approach will be employed throughout the project to guide expansion in a two-phase process and generate sufficient evidence to inform WHO policy recommendations and future actions in each country, in an effort to expand the intervention over the long-term.

ISGlobal is the lead evaluation and research organization and is responsible for implementing a set of studies to generate evidence for global guidance on community IPTp-SP. Specifically, ISGlobal will be responsible for designing and implementing the project’s evaluation plan, as well as designing, analyzing and reporting the operational research studies to assess the cost and acceptability and feasibility of the intervention and its impact. These will be done through household surveys, feasibility studies, costing studies —and also assistance to ensure the quality of routine monitoring data.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and of the Senior Technical Coordinator will:

· Conduct acceptability and feasibility studies in close collaboration with local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Develop study protocols in collaboration with local counterparts identified by ISGlobal, and supervise data collection activities.

· Quality assurance for the data analysis leading to reporting and scientific publications.

· Develop procedures and guidelines for the conduction of the social research with local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Coordinate, supervise and perform training activities with local counterparts as required.

· Coordinate and supervise the work of a junior social scientist (pre-doc position)

· Interact with colleagues in ISGlobal, Jphiego and local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Report activities of the project.

· Scientific writing of manuscripts derived of the research activities.

The candidate will be expected to:

· Travel to project sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria as required by project’s activities. Potential travels to other African countries, or project coordination or annual meetings might be needed.

· Provide technical advice to local counterparts, conduct training and supervise data collection activities in Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria.

· Interact with consortium partners and other organizations (WHO, MMV) and stakeholders that may be involved in the project and the acceptability studies as required (i.e., ethics committees).

· Prepare and present records of the activities to the Project Coordinator and the Senior Technical Advisor, reports to JHPIEGO, UNITAID and eventually a manuscript summarizing the activities conducted in the project as well as potential applications for competitive grants.

· Coordinate meetings, teleconferences and prepare summaries of the discussions with participants in the project, as well as with researchers and staff from other African institutions and partners involved in the acceptability studies (e.g. Jhpiego, ISGlobal local counterparts in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Mozambique and Nigeria).

· Carry out any other duties that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the Project Coordinator and the Senior Technical Advisor.

Qualifications:

· Advanced University degree (e.g. biomedical sciences or social sciences) and Master or PhD studies in social sciences (anthropology, sociology, human geography or other related subjects).

· Trained and experienced in qualitative methods.

Experience:

· At least 3 years previous experience in social sciences research with a focus in qualitative research (e.g.focus groups, surveys, interviews).

· Experience facilitating qualitative group discussions, transcribing and analyzing data.

· At least 3 years working experience in low- and middle-income countries.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of GCP/GLP practices and Standard Operative Procedures.

· Ability to adapt to new environments, work effectively as part of the team and use own initiative when required.

· Ability to design and develop activities, to achieve milestones and specific deliverables, and to meet deadlines.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· To have a genuine interest in biomedical research of infectious diseases, maternal health, capacity building and global development.

Competencies:

· Full-time schedule and exclusive dedication.

· A very good command (advanced level) of the English language and working knowledge (intermediate level) of French and/or Portuguese.

· Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is a plus.

· Excellent writing ability to elaborate high-quality and concise technical reports. Excellent presentation skills.

· Excellent ability of initiative, coordination and team work in multicultural environment, and to interact with local counterparts and other project stakeholders.

· Flexibility. Open to new ideas and new working methods, adapt positively to change, exchange views and opinions with colleagues. Able to work independently while understanding own limits.

· Knowledge of social science software applications to record and analyze results using statistical techniques and packages ( NVIVO, EDNOTE, SPSS, STATA)

We offer:

· Fixed-term contract for all project length (about 57 months), office-based in Barcelona, starting in August 2017.

· Salary according to the candidate profile and project budget.

How to apply:

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a CV and a cover letter to: job@isglobal.org with the reference TIPTOP_SS. Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. The closing date for receipt of application is 29^th June 2017.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

Organization: Mercado Global
Country: Guatemala
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Position Overview:

The Institutional Partnerships Manager serves as Mercado Global’s lead foundation and corporate relationship manager. Through a variety of mechanisms such as grants, corporate sponsorships, corporate events, corporate match programs, and insight trips, the Institutional Partnerships Manager is responsible for meeting annual institutional partnerships fundraising goals. This role also manages the creation of key communication tools, including the annual report, and oversees the intern program.

Mercado Global seeks an Institutional Partnerships Manager who is passionate about growing a cutting-edge model for fighting poverty and empowering women. He/she should have self-initiative, leadership capabilities, and strong written communication skills.

This position provides fundraising and grant-writing professionals with the opportunity to work with our network of institutional partners, our talented team in Guatemala, and the indigenous women we serve. This position is based at our Guatemala headquarters in Panajachel, Guatemala and reports directly to the Development Director.

Roles and Responsibilities

Grant writing and management:

• Maintain pipeline of foundation and corporate prospects that align with Mercado Global’s mission,
• Develop and submit grant proposals and maintain institutional fundraising application and reporting calendar,
• Track grant activity progress internally and prepare narrative and financial reports and other engagement tools for current funders.

Institutional engagement:

• Manage engagement activities such as trunks sales, lunch and learns, probono support, and insight trips with institutional partners,
• Work with Private Donors Program Manager to promote and secure corporate matches from private donors,
• Identify and secure corporate sponsors throughout the year for Mercado Global fundraising events,
• Identify and organize Mercado Global presence at industry events and conferences, supporting applications, logistics, engagement strategy, and follow-up, and
• Work with Sales Manager to cultivate relationships with Mercado Global partner retailers.

Communications :

• Manage artisan story library for grant reports and other organization communications,
• Lead strategy and content creation of annual report, liaise with Marketing Manager on design and layout, and
• Support creation of monthly enewsletter in partnership with Marketing Manager.

Intern Management:

• Manage intern lifecycle, including hiring, recruitment, and onboarding coordination with MG teams, and
• Manage Institutional Partnerships interns.

Key Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree,
• Minimum two years grant writing experience with proven track record of success,
• Demonstrated leadership in meeting fundraising goals,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to quickly incorporate feedback,
• Superior critical thinking skills and attention to detail,
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural team setting and communicate effectively in English and Spanish,
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with an ability to push multiple projects forward simultaneously,
• Experience managing interns and superior delegation skills
• High-level proficiency in written and spoken Spanish,
• Commitment to Mercado Global’s mission,
• Extreme flexibility, drive, sense of humor, and prior experience living long-term outside the U.S., and
• Commitment to a two-year contract to live and work in Guatemala.

About Mercado Global:

Mercado Global is a social enterprise with an innovative approach to fighting poverty and empowering women in rural Guatemala. By providing business development support and connecting artisan cooperatives to sales opportunities in the U.S. on an unprecedented scale, Mercado Global partner artisans are a source of change in global sourcing practices.

Each Mercado Global collection starts with a journey to the highlands of Guatemala where our designers partner with indigenous women artisans to develop unique pieces that combine Mayan craftsmanship with modern design. From one of the most marginalized populations in the world, our partner artisans are rising to become leaders in their communities and are sending their children to school, often for the first time.

Mercado Global’s partners include Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Target, among others. Newsweek has featured Mercado Global on its cover, and Good Morning America, Harper’s Bazaar, and others have showcased the organization’s designs. Our institutional supporters include the Levi Strauss Foundation, the PIMCO Foundation, and the Bonnie Cashin Foundation.

Learn more at www.mercadoglobal.org

How to apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to Molly Burns at molly@mercadoglobal.org.

Please indicate “Institutional Partnerships Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

WASHINGTON, 19 de mayo de 2017 – El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial (BM) aprobó ayer un préstamo de US$25 millones de financiamiento adicional al Proyecto de Competitividad Rural (Comrural), para contribuir a incrementar la productividad y competitividad de pequeños productores rurales a través de la implementación de planes de negocio que permitan mejorar y agregar valor a sus productos, así como conectarse directamente con el mercado. El proyecto se basa en un modelo de alianzas productivas basado en cadenas de valor, entre cuatro actores: las organizaciones de productores; las instituciones financieras privadas para que los productores puedan acceder a recursos económicos necesarios para realizar inversiones; los aliados técnicos, que proveen asesoría tanto en el campo como en la comercialización de los productos y por último; los socios comerciales, que garantizan la adquisición de productos y servicios de los productores sin intermediarios. “Comrural es el proyecto emblemático del Gobierno de Honduras para promover la competitividad agrícola en el país y se ha convertido en una parte integral de la estrategia del Gobierno para vincular a los pequeños productores con los mercados nacionales e internacionales”, señaló el Ministro de Agricultura, Jacobo Paz. “Comrural es un pilar de la Alianza para el Corredor Seco, el programa para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional y del Plan 20/20, para mejorar la agricultura como motor de la creación de empleos sostenibles y el desarrollo económico”, dijo por su parte, Marco Bográn, Director de INVEST-H, la agencia que implementará el proyecto. Además de los siete departamentos del Occidente del país donde el proyecto se implementa (Ocotepeque, Copán, Intibucá, Lempira, Comayagua, Santa Bárbara, La Paz), el financiamiento adicional va a apoyar actividades en seis nuevos departamentos situados al norte, centro y sur de Honduras (Colón, Atlántida, Cortés, Francisco Morazán, Choluteca, El Paraíso). El financiamiento adicional espera beneficiar a 5,500 hogares rurales y financiar unos 70 planes de negocios durante los próximos tres años.  “A través del financiamiento Comrural, el Banco Mundial busca apoyar a las poblaciones más desfavorecidas a mejorar sus condiciones de vida como elemento fundamental para poder escapar de la pobreza”, señaló Giorgio Valentini, representante del Banco Mundial en Honduras. Este nuevo apoyo pone especial énfasis en aumentar la capacidad de adaptación al cambio climático, un aspecto de gran importancia en Honduras debido a su alta vulnerabilidad climática, que tiene efectos directos en el aumento de los niveles de pobreza y la inseguridad alimentaria. El financiamiento adicional apoyará la promoción de mejores prácticas agrícolas, así como la incorporación de nuevas tecnologías que permitan fortalecer la capacidad de los productores para hacer frente a condiciones climáticas cada día más exigentes. El préstamo tiene un plazo de amortización de 25 años incluyendo un período de gracia de cinco años. Contactos: En Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1-202-473-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org En Honduras: Àngels Masó, (503) 7860.8019, amaso@worldbank.org   Para conocer el trabajo del Banco Mundial en América Latina y el Caribe visite: www.bancomundial.org/alc Conozca más sobre el Banco Mundial sobre Honduras: www.bancomundial.org/honduras Visítenos en Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundial Manténgase informado via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   Nuestro canal de YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC Comunicado de Prensa 2017/250/LAC  

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2017 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$25 million loan yesterday. This loan is additional financing for the Rural Competitiveness Project (Comrural) to contribute to increasing productivity and competitiveness of small-scale rural producers through the implementation of business plans to improve and add value to their products as well as to directly connect them with the market. The project encourages productive partnerships based on value chains among four actors: producers’ organizations; private financial institutions to give producers access to the economic resources necessary to make investments; technical partners, who provide advice both in the field and in product marketing; and commercial partners, who guarantee the purchase of producers’ products and services without intermediaries.  “Comrural is the emblematic project of the Government of Honduras to promote agricultural competitiveness in the country and has become an integral part of the government strategy to link small-scale producers with national and international markets,” said Agriculture Minister Jacobo Paz. “Comrural is a pillar of the Seco Corridor Partnership, the program for food and nutritional security, and of Plan 20/20 to improve agriculture as a driver of sustainable jobs and economic development,” said Marco Bográn, Director of INVEST-H, the implementing agency of the project. In addition to the seven departments in the western part of the country where the project is implemented (Ocotepeque, Copán, Intibucá, Lempira, Comayagua, Santa Bárbara and La Paz), the additional financing will support activities in six new departments located in northern, central and southern Honduras (Colón, Atlántida, Cortés, Francisco Morazán, Choluteca and El Paraíso). With the additional financing, an estimated 5,500 new rural households will benefit and 70 business plans will be financed over the next three years.  “By financing Comrural, the World Bank seeks to support disadvantaged populations in improving their living conditions as a key component of efforts to escape poverty,” said Giorgio Valentini, World Bank representative in Honduras. This new project focuses on increasing the capacity for adaptation to climate change, which is crucial in Honduras given its high vulnerability to climate events, which have a direct impact on increasing poverty rates and food insecurity. The additional financing will support the promotion of better agricultural practices, as well as the incorporation of new technologies to strengthen producers’ capacity to face increasingly demanding climate conditions. The loan has a maturity period of 25 years, including a five-year grace period. Contacts: Washington: Marcela Sánchez-Bender, +1 (202) 473-5863, msanchezbender@worldbank.org Honduras: Àngels Masó, (503) 7860.8019, amaso@worldbank.org Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC   News Release 2017/250/LAC  

INVITACIÓN PARA ARGENTINA   Les invitamos a participar en la presentación del estudio Latinoamérica indígena en el S. XXI, a cargo de Ede Ijjasz Vásquez, director superior de la Práctica Global de Desarrollo Social, Rural, Urbano y de Resiliencia del Banco Mundial. FECHA: 1 de junio, 2017 HORA: 14.00 LUGAR: Facultad de Medicina, UBA – Paraguay 2155, Piso 1 – BUENOS AIRES Más información en: http://flacso.org.ar/

BRASÍLIA, 22 de maio de 2017 – O Banco Mundial e o Ministério do Meio Ambiente assinaram, nesta segunda-feira, o acordo de empréstimo para a implementação do projeto Cadastro Ambiental Rural no Bioma Cerrado, que é parte integrante do Plano de Ação do Programa de Investimento Florestal do Brasil (FIP-Brasil). Entre as ações previstas pelo FIP: CAR está a promoção do Cadastro Ambiental Rural em nove Estados do Bioma Cerrado e a consolidação do Sistema Nacional de Cadastro Ambiental Rural (SICAR).  A iniciativa conta com o apoio financeiro de US$ 32.48 milhões do Banco Mundial. “O cadastro ambiental rural tem se mostrado extremamente importante para a gestão das florestas brasileiras, principalmente no Bioma Cerrado, que responde por grande parte da produção agrícola nacional, mas cujo desmatamento ilegal é significativo”, afirmou o diretor do Banco Mundial para o Brasil, Martin Raiser, durante a cerimônia com o ministro José Sarney Filho. “O Banco reforça seu compromisso com o Governo Brasileiro e, principalmente, com a agenda ambiental. Estamos realmente confiantes que a nossa persistência em concretizar esta operação trará excelentes frutos para o Brasil”. O Bioma do Cerrado abrange um quarto do território do país (2 milhões de quilômetros quadrados), representados por 11 estados da região central do Brasil. Ao longo de sua extensão, apresenta 23 tipos de vegetação, compostas por savanas tropicais, florestas e pastagens, sendo farta fonte de estoque de carbono e recursos hídricos. Cerca de 42,7 milhões de pessoas, ou 22% da população brasileira, vivem no Cerrado, ocupado em grande parte por propriedades privadas. Através da iniciativa, espera-se que os proprietários rurais familiares tenham suas reservas legais e áreas de preservação permanente registradas no cadastro ambiental rural e que adotem medidas para a recuperação de áreas degradadas deste bioma. Aprovado pelo Subcomitê da FIP em 2012, o Plano de Investimento Brasileiro (BIP, na sigla em inglês) inclui quatro projetos voltados para a melhoria da gestão ambiental e para a adoção de práticas agrícolas de baixo carbono no Bioma Cerado, O Projeto FIP: CAR tem por objetivo promover o cadastro ambiental rural de propriedades familiares em nove dos 11 estados que fazem parte do Bioma do Cerrado: Tocantins, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Maranhão, Paraná, São Paulo e Distrito Federal. O programa permitirá a redução da pressão nas florestas remanescentes, a redução de emissões de gases de efeito estufa (GHG, na sigla em inglês) e o aumento do sequestro de carbono (CO2). Para atingir suas metas, serão promovidas as seguintes ações:Capacitação das Agências Ambientais Estaduais (SEAs, da sigla em inglês), para que possam realizar o Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR)Registro das propriedades rurais familiares em municípios selecionadosApoio a Recuperação de Reservas Legais e APPs de propriedades rurais familiares Este projeto é financiado pelo Fundo Estratégico do Clima (SCF), associado ao Fundo de Investimento das Florestas (FIP), e tem vencimento de 40 anos e 10 anos de carência.Para obter mais informações, visite: www.worldbank.org/brVisite-nos no Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundialbrasilAtualize-se via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bancomundialbr Assista o nosso canal no YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/alcregion2010

World Bank approved today a total of US$19 million for two OECS projects  WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today two important projects totaling US$19 million for the Eastern Caribbean countries of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. The US$10.7 million Human Development Service Delivery Project will support improved quality of primary and secondary education, a more efficient social protection system and improved access to skills training in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The OECS Regional Agriculture Competitiveness Project (US$8.3 million) aims to increase market access and sales for farmers, fishers and agro-processors in both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. The two projects will address key constraints in human development and agriculture sectors. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has made significant human development progress yet poverty and unemployment remain high. Nearly one in two young adults are unemployed, and about 30 percent of the population lives in poverty. Approximately 26 percent of the labor force in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 11 percent in Grenada is in the agriculture sector, with rural population highly dependent on agriculture for incomes, employment and food security. However, many agribusiness entrepreneurs lack the skills and inputs required to scale up. “The two projects approved today aim at boosting economic opportunities in the Eastern Caribbean by improving education and social protection services for young people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and creating new opportunities for farmers and fishers in both Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by linking them to larger markets for their products,” said Tahseen Sayed, World Bank country director for the Caribbean. “To tackle these issues effectively particularly in small economies, it’s important to think both locally and regionally”. The Human Development Service Delivery Project will increase access to skills training to 1,500 poor and unemployed persons in Saint Vincent, as well as provide training for new principals and teachers, implement the new performance appraisal system, and improve the Technical Vocational Education and Training system.  The project will also establish a new social protection beneficiary registry, roll out a new targeting and payment system and support data collection and analysis for the first poverty assessment in ten years. The objective of the OECS Regional Agriculture Competitiveness Project is to improve linkages between the demand and supply of smallholder produce. Specifically, it will support the development of agro-business proposals and finance the implementation of business plans in areas such as modernizing farm equipment.  The project also aims to train about 140 public agricultural extension officers, improve storage facilities, increase marketing and financial literacy, and mobilize US$1 million in private capital for agribusiness in Saint Vincent and Grenada.The agriculture project is financed by a US$4.3 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, a US$2.2 million IDA credit and an International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loan of US$1.8 million for Grenada. The human development project is financed by an IDA credit of US$10.7 million. The IDA credits have a final maturity of 40 years including a grace period of 10 years and the IBRD loan has a maturity of 30 years, including a grace period of 9.5 years. —————– Learn more about the work of the World Bank in Latin America and the Caribbean: www.worldbank.org/lac Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Follow us on Twitter: @WBCaribbean YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank  

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: OECS regional Agriculture Competitiveness project For Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:IDA Credit: US$4.3 millionTerms: Maturity = 40 years, Grace = 10 years For Grenada:IBRD Loan: US$1.8 millionTerms: Maturity = 30 years, Grace = 9.5 yearsIDA Credit: US$2.2 millionTerms: Maturity = 40 years, Grace = 10 years Project ID: P158958 Project Description:  The objective of the project is to increase market access and sales for selected farmers, fishers and agro-processors from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. More information:  http://projects.worldbank.org/P158958?lang=en

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: OECS – Human Development Service Delivery Project IDA Credit: US$10.7 million Terms: Maturity = 40 years, Grace = 10 years Project ID: P154253 Project Description:  The objective of the project is to support improved quality of primary and secondary education, a more efficient social protection system and improved access to skills training. More information:  http://projects.worldbank.org/P154253?lang=en