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Près de la moitié des pays ont suivi des politiques contra-cycliques: dépenser durant les périodes difficiles et économiser dans les bons momentsLes observateurs du marché s’attendent à ce que la croissance moyenne de la région soit positive cette annéePourtant, les comptes budgétaires se sont détériorés après six ans de ralentissement économique WASHINGTON, le 18 avril 2017 – Selon un nouveau rapport semi-annuel de la Banque mondiale pour la région, on observe un développement positif, aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les pays d’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes poursuivent des politiques budgétaires contra-cycliques, dépensant davantage dans les moments difficiles et économisant dans les bons moments. «A contre-courant: la politique budgétaire en Amérique latine et les Caraïbes dans une perspective historique» soutient que la transformation est significative pour une région qui a souvent poursuivi des dépenses pro-cycliques – augmentant les risques de surchauffe économiques en périodes de boom et rendant les récessions plus profondes durant les périodes difficiles. Selon les prévisions du consensus, le produit intérieur brut dans la région devrait croître de 1,5 pour cent cette année et de 2,5 pour cent en 2018, mettant fin à six ans de ralentissement économique, y compris une récession au cours des deux dernières années. Si elles se concrétisent, les recouvrements attendus au Brésil et en Argentine alimenteront largement le retour à la croissance dans la région. La croissance du Mexique devrait s’élever à environ 1,4 pour cent, tandis que l’Amérique centrale et les Caraïbes maintiendront une croissance régulière d’environ 3,8 pour cent. Cependant, les comptes budgétaires de nombreux pays ont souffert en raison du ralentissement prolongé. En 2016, 29 des 32 pays étaient confrontés à des déficits budgétaires, principalement en raison des dépenses plus élevées. La dette brute médiane pour la région s’élève à 50 pour cent du PIB. Toutefois selon le rapport, de nombreux pays se trouvent maintenant dans une meilleure position pour échapper à cette situation financière difficile, en rupture avec le passé. "Les pays d’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes ont traditionnellement été pro-cycliques, soit en raison des pressions politiques pendant les bons moments, soit du manque d’accès au capital international pendant les mauvais moments", a déclaré Carlos Végh, économiste en chef de la Banque mondiale pour l’Amérique latine et le Caraïbes. "En conséquence, ils se sont souvent retrouvés pris au piège dans une pro-cyclicité fiscale, ce qui a entraîné une dette publique et des déficits budgétaires plus élevés, ainsi qu’une note de crédit plus faible qui leur a laissé peu d’options pour faire avancer les choses". En réponse à la crise financière mondiale de 2008, le nombre de pays ayant une politique budgétaire contra-cyclique est passé de 10 à 45 pour cent des économies de la région. Des pays comme le Chili, la Colombie, le Costa Rica, le Salvador, le Guatemala, le Mexique, le Paraguay et le Pérou ont commencé à augmenter les dépenses publiques et / ou à réduire les impôts dans le but de stimuler l’économie. Bien que de telles mesures produisent des déficits budgétaires, elles ont été le résultat d’un effort concerté visant à minimiser le ralentissement. D’autre part selon le rapport, les pays qui ont continué avec des politiques pro-cycliques doivent maintenant consolider davantage leurs comptes budgétaires afin de minimiser les risques de détérioration de leurs cotes de crédit et une augmentation des coûts d’emprunt. «Bien que les pays puissent encore être tenté de dépenser plutôt que d’économiser dans le prochain cycle de croissance, les événements dans la politique budgétaire de la dernière décennie nous donnent espoir que les pays vont jouer la carte de la prudence », a déclaré Végh. «Dans un environnement externe caractérisé par des chocs fréquents et une volatilité, une telle prudence leur permettra de transformer la politique budgétaire en instrument pour faire face au prochain ralentissement et préserver les gains sociaux».  

WASHINGTON, 17 de abril de 2017 – Cerca de 33.500 hogares se beneficiarán de un financiamiento adicional por US$100 millones para alianzas rurales productivas, aprobado por el Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial. En esta nueva fase, el Proyecto de Alianzas Rurales II (PAR II) tiene el objetivo de mejorar el ingreso de mayor cantidad  de pobladores rurales y aportar así a la reducción de la pobreza en Bolivia. Con el financiamiento adicional el proyecto llegará a cerca de 28.000 nuevos hogares en áreas rurales de todo el país, a través del establecimiento de aproximadamente 768 alianzas productivas. También se apoyarán 48 sub proyectos de infraestructura pública municipal, productiva y de servicios, con más de 21.000 beneficiarios directos o cerca de 5.500 hogares. El PAR II continuará financiando a pequeños productores y su acceso a mercados, pero además, apoyará el fortalecimiento de la resiliencia climática en los sistemas productivos rurales, para lo cual se planea destinar cerca del 75 por ciento de los recursos del financiamiento adicional a inversiones en riego y eficiencia del uso del agua, así como a asistencia técnica en estos ámbitos durante la elaboración y ejecución de los planes de negocio. “Estamos apoyando los esfuerzos del Estado boliviano en resiliencia climática insertando este enfoque renovado al proyecto, que además obedece a la necesidad global de reducir la vulnerabilidad hacia el cambio climático, sobre todo en la actividad agrícola de la cual depende la seguridad alimentaria. Creemos que a futuro no sólo se habrá mejorado la productividad, y por ende, los ingresos de pequeños productores, sino que se habrá fortalecido la capacidad de respuesta de este segmento a los choques climáticos”, señaló Alberto Rodríguez, Director del Banco Mundial para Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Perú y Venezuela. Durante su implementación, que inició en 2006, el PAR ha financiado más de 1.300 alianzas rurales, generando inversiones de alrededor de US$98 millones y beneficiando a cerca de 68.000 personas. La evaluación de impacto del proyecto ha demostrado que es inclusivo y tiene un impacto significativo en la lucha contra la pobreza al mejorar de manera importante el ingreso de los agricultores. “Siguiendo el enfoque de esta iniciativa, se continuará promoviendo que jóvenes y mujeres rurales sean los protagonistas, reconociendo su calidad de actores dinámicos de la agenda del desarrollo en el país”, afirmó Nicola Pontara, Representante del Banco Mundial en Bolivia. El financiamiento adicional del Banco Mundial, por US$100 millones, equivale al 76.6 por ciento del costo total del proyecto, que será complementado con recursos de contraparte de los beneficiarios en 20.8 por ciento (US$27.2 millones) y de los gobiernos municipales en 2.6 por ciento (US$3.4 millones). Los recursos corresponden a un préstamo de Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento (BIRF) con un plazo de vencimiento de 21 años y un periodo de gracia de tres años y medio. — Para conocer el trabajo del Banco Mundial en América Latina y el Caribe visite: www.bancomundial.org/alc 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  

Quase metade dos países pôs em prática políticas anticíclicas: gastos nas épocas ruins e economia de recursos nas épocas boasOs observadores do mercado estimam que, neste ano, o crescimento médio da região voltará a ser positivoAs contas fiscais, no entanto, ficaram deterioradas depois de seis anos de desaceleração econômica WASHINGTON, 18 de abril de 2017 – Em um desdobramento positivo, hoje mais do que nunca, os países da América Latina e Caribe estão implementando políticas fiscais anticíclicas – gastando mais em épocas ruins e economizando nas épocas boas, de acordo com um novo relatório semianual do Banco Mundial sobre a região. O relatório "Apoiando-se contra o Vento: uma Perspectiva Histórica da Política Fiscal na América Latina e Caribe" argumenta que essa transformação é importante para uma região que, com frequência, lançou mão de gastos pró-cíclicos – aumentando o risco de superaquecer a economia em períodos de prosperidade e entrar em recessões mais profundas em períodos de baixa atividade econômica. De acordo com o Consensus Forecasts, o Produto Interno Bruto da região deverá crescer 1,5% este ano e 2,5% em 2018, pondo fim a seis anos de desaceleração econômica e à recessão dos últimos dois anos. Se essa previsão se concretizar, as recuperações esperadas no Brasil e na Argentina serão fundamentais para estimular o novo ciclo de crescimento na região. A previsão de crescimento para o México é de, aproximadamente, 1,4%; na América Central e Caribe, a previsão é de uma taxa de crescimento estável em cerca de 3,8%. No entanto, as contas fiscais de vários países sofreram com a desaceleração prolongada. Em 2016, 29 dos 32 países enfrentavam déficits fiscais, em grande parte decorrentes do aumento dos gastos. A média da dívida bruta na região é de 50% do PIB. Ainda assim – em uma importante ruptura com o passado – vários países agora se encontram em melhor posição para escapar dessa complexa situação fiscal, de acordo com o relatório. “Tradicionalmente, os países da América Latina e Caribe agem de forma pró-cíclica, seja por pressões políticas para gastar durante os períodos de prosperidade ou por falta de acesso a capital internacional durante os períodos de desaceleração”, afirma Carlos Végh, Economista-Chefe do Banco Mundial para a América Latina e Caribe. “O resultado é que, muitas vezes, esses países acabam presos na armadilha da pró-ciclicidade fiscal – com o aumento da dívida pública e dos déficits fiscais e rebaixamento da classificação de crédito – e ficam sem opções para reverter a situação.” Em resposta à crise financeira global de 2008, a parcela de países com políticas fiscais anticíclicas na região aumentou de 10 para 45%. Países como Chile, Colômbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, México, Paraguai e Peru começaram a aumentar os gastos públicos e / ou baixar os impostos em uma tentativa de estimular a economia. Embora essas medidas tenham produzido déficits fiscais, elas fizeram parte de um esforço concertado para minimizar a desaceleração econômica. Por outro lado, afirma o relatório, os países que continuaram com políticas pró-cíclicas agora precisam consolidar ainda mais as suas contas fiscais para minimizar os riscos de rebaixamento da classificação de crédito e de encarecimento dos empréstimos. “Embora os países achem tentadora a ideia de gastar – em vez de poupar – no próximo ciclo de crescimento, os acontecimentos na política fiscal da última década nos trazem a esperança de que os países serão prudentes e optarão pelo caminho seguro,” afirma Végh. “Em um ambiente externo caracterizado por volatilidades e choques frequentes, esse comportamento prudente possibilitará aos países transformar a política fiscal em instrumentos para ajudar a atravessar a próxima crise e preservar os ganhos sociais.” — Para mais informações, por favor, visite: www.worldbank.org/lac Visite a nossa página no Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bancomundialbrasil Receba atualizações via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bancomundialbr Visite o nosso canal no YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bancomundiallac

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2017 – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: SWAp for Parana Multi-sector Development Project IBRD Credit: US$ 350 million equivalent Terms: Maturity = 15 years, Grace = 5 years Project ID: P126343 Project Description: This operation helps improve capacity building in public administration to enhance access to basic public services for the poor (education and health), reduce the State’s vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters, and improve tax administration management.   For more information, please visit here: http://projects.worldbank.org/P126343?lang=en

WASHINGTON, Abril 18, 2017— El grupo del Banco Mundial y la Iniciativa de Investigaciones sobre Violencia Sexual (SVRI por sus siglas en inglés) otorgaron hoy fondos a DB Peru y al University College London para desarrollar un innovador estudio que busca prevenir la violencia de género en la región amazónica del país. El equipo ganador ayudó a desarrollar esta primera estrategia de prevención de la violencia de género en la región del río Napo, que representa el primer proyecto de movilización comunitaria de este tipo en el Perú. En la cuenca amazónica del Perú, cifras recientes muestran que el 79 por ciento de las mujeres entre los 18 y 29 años de edad ha reportado haber padecido violencia sexual en algún momento de sus vidas. El objetivo del proyecto es desarrollar una intervención basada en la comunidad, con un enfoque particular en reducir la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas. Este equipo del Perú y el Reino Unido es uno de los diez equipos ganadores premiados con fondos concursables por un total de US$1.14 millones, que serán destinados a prevenir y hacer frente a la violencia de género (GBV por sus siglas en inglés). La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) estima que el 35 por ciento de las mujeres de todo el mundo ha padecido violencia física o sexual a manos de sus parejas o violencia sexual a manos de terceros en algún momento de sus vidas. Más allá del devastador costo personal, la violencia de género provoca enormes perjuicios económicos: las estimaciones en términos de pérdida de productividad ascienden a 3.7 por ciento en algunos países. Los premios Development Marketplace buscan ayudar a las personas, comunidades y países a acabar con la violencia de género. La idea de estos premios, que se lanzaron hace un año, honra a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la violencia de género en todo el mundo, y fueron concebidos en memoria de Hannah Graham, hija de un antiguo empleado del Banco Mundial. Las propuestas premiadas este año van desde esfuerzos para reducir la violencia de pareja entre los refugiados en Etiopía, hasta enfoques para prevenir la violencia de género en la región amazónica en el Perú. “La violencia de género se alimenta del secreto y la indiferencia, y tiene consecuencias devastadoras”, declaró el Presidente del Grupo del Banco Mundial Jim Yong Kim. “No podemos permanecer de brazos cruzados cuando hay tantas mujeres que padecen abusos, algo que es completamente evitable. A través de este concurso esperamos llamar la atención sobre la violencia de género e inspirar soluciones innovadoras. Es un honor para mí felicitar y agradecer a los ganadores del premio Development Marketplace 2017 por tomar medidas para acabar con la violencia de género”. Un panel de expertos examinó más de 200 propuestas remitidas al Grupo del Banco Mundial y la SVRI a través de la convocatoria abierta realizada en julio de 2016 para presentar innovaciones destinadas a prevenir la violencia de género en países de ingreso bajo y medio. Los equipos ganadores, que recibieron hasta US$150.000 cada uno, fueron elegidos con base en su mérito general, investigación o diseño del proyecto y métodos, importancia, conocimientos del equipo y consideraciones éticas. “Las iniciativas financiadas por este premio aportarán evidencias que permitirán que los gestores de políticas puedan diseñar políticas y programas efectivos para prevenir y hacer frente a la violencia de género, contribuyendo así con un mundo donde las mujeres y los niños no sean víctimas de la violencia y puedan alcanzar su máximo potencial”, señaló Alessandra Guedes, copresidenta de la SVRI y Asesora Regional para la Violencia Familiar de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud /OMS. “La SVRI y el Grupo del Banco Mundial han identificado un conjunto de fantásticos innovadores a nivel global de los que podemos aprender mucho”. El Fondo de la SVRI, que premia la innovación a nivel mundial, empezó en el 2014, y ha otorgado anteriormente más de US$1 millón a nueve proyectos en siete países. La SVRI usa una innovadora mezcla de información basada en evidencias, tecnología de medios y comunicación; talleres para la creación de capacidades y becas.  Organiza además un Foro internacional cada dos años para mejorar y ampliar las investigaciones sobre la violencia sexual y violencia doméstica a nivel mundial. A través de la plataforma Development Marketplace, el Grupo del Banco Mundial y sus socios han concedido más de US$65 millones para financiar más de 1,200 iniciativas sociales innovadoras, sensibilizando a la población sobre el papel que este tipo de iniciativas juega al abordar los retos que afrontan las personas pobres. Ganadores 2017: ·         Acoso sexual entre universitarios jordanos: piloto para probar una prometedora intervención en el campo de la prevención primaria (Jordania, Medio Oriente / África del Norte)           Equipo: Centro de Investigación e Información – Fundación King Hussein y Emory University ·         Modelo para la equidad de género – Promoción  del empoderamiento económico de las mujeres y lucha contra la violencia de género (Egipto, Medio Oriente / África del Norte)           Equipo: Universidad Americana de El Cairo ·         Proyecto para la prevención de la violencia de género en la región amazónica del Perú (Perú, América Latina)           Equipo: University College London y DB Peru ·         Construyendo la base empírica para ‘Familias Seguras’ – Un modelo integral dirigido por la comunidad para la prevención de la violencia en las Islas Salomón. (Islas Salomón, Asia Oriental)              Equipo: The Equality Institute, Oxfam Solomon Islands, y Oxfam Australia ·         Combatir la violencia sexual enraizada en la cultura en Kirguistán a través de la educación y la tecnología de la información (Kirguistán, Asia Central)               Equipo: Universidad Americana de Asia Central (AUCA) ·         Construcción de capacidades de investigación y uso de la información para prevenir y hacer frente a la violencia de género en adolescentes / adultos jóvenes (Nigeria, África)           Equipo: Together for Girls ·         Mapeo de políticas (Pakistán, Sudeste Asiático)              Equipo: The Urban Institute and Information Technology University Data Science Lab en Pakistán ·         Recolección de  pruebas para comprender y prevenir la agresión sexual en el campus universitario (Suazilandia, África)              Equipo: Universidad de Suazilandia y The Regents of the University of California, San Diego ·         Desarrollo de medidas estándar para apoyar la prevención de la violencia de género en Internet (GBCV) (Uganda, África)            Equipo: Centro Internacional de Investigación sobre la Mujer ·         Piloto de un enfoque adaptable, basado en información desarrollada por el usuario y la tecnología de la comunicación para reducir la violencia doméstica entre los refugiados (campos de refugiados en Dollo Ado en Etiopía, África)            Equipo: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health y la Facultad de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Addis Ababa  

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2017—The World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) today awarded funding to DB Peru and University College London for an innovative study that aims to prevent gender based violence in the Amazon. The winning team helped to develop this first-ever primary preventative strategy to counter gender-based violence in the region of the Lower Napo River, and the first community mobilization project of its type in Peru. In the Amazon basin of Peru, recent figures show that 79% of women between the ages of 18 and 29 report experiencing sexual violence at some point in their life. The aim of the project is to develop a context-relevant, community-based intervention with a particular focus on reducing violence against women and girls. This team from Peru and United Kingdom is one of 10 from around the world awarded competitive funds totaling US$1.14 million for innovations to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV). The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 35 percent of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Beyond the devastating personal costs, gender-based violence inflicts a steep economic toll: estimates of resulting lost productivity run as high as 3.7 percent in some economies. The Development Marketplace Awards aim to help individuals, communities, and nations stamp out GBV. The idea for the awards, which first launched one year ago, honors GBV victims and survivors around the world, and is in memory of Hannah Graham, daughter of a longtime World Bank employee. The winners of this year’s awards range from efforts to reduce inter-partner violence among refugees in Ethiopia to community approaches to prevent gender-based violence in the Amazon of Peru. “Gender-based violence thrives on secrecy and indifference with devastating consequences,” World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said. “We cannot stand by while so many women suffer harm that’s completely preventable. Through this competition we hope to shine a spotlight on gender-based violence and inspire innovative solutions. It is my honor to congratulate and thank the 2017 Development Marketplace winners for taking action to end GBV.” An expert panel reviewed more than 200 proposals submitted to the Bank Group and SVRI following an open call in July 2016 for innovations to prevent GBV in low- and middle-income countries. Winning teams, which received up to US$150,000 each, were chosen based on overall merit, research or project design and methods, significance, team expertise, and ethical considerations. “The efforts funded by this award will produce evidence which will enable policy makers to design effective policies and programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence thus contributing to a world in which women and children are free of violence and able to reach their full potential,” said Alessandra Guedes, SVRI co-chair and Regional Advisor for Family Violence at the Pan-American health Organization/WHO. “The SVRI and World Bank Group have identified a global portfolio of superb innovators that we can learn from.” The SVRI Fund, a global innovation award started in 2014, previously awarded more than US$1 million to nine projects in seven countries. SVRI uses an innovative mix of evidence-based information, communication and technology media; capacity-building workshops; on-granting and hosts an international Forum every two years to advance and expand research on sexual and intimate partner violence globally. Through the Development Marketplace platform, the World Bank Group and its partners have awarded more than US$65 million in funding to more than 1,200 innovative social enterprises and raised awareness about the role of social enterprises in addressing challenges facing the poor. 2017 Winners: ·         Sexual Harassment Among Jordanian College Students: Pilot Testing a Promising Primary Prevention Intervention (Jordan, Middle East/ NorthAfrica)           Team: Information and Research Center – King Hussein Foundation and Emory University ·         Gender Equity Model – Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment and Fighting Gender-Based Violence (Egypt, Middle East/North Africa)            Team: The American University of Cairo ·         Gender-based Violence Prevention in the Amazon of Peru Project (Peru, Latin America)           Team: University College London and DB Peru ·         Building the Evidence Base for ‘Safe Families’ – a Comprehensive Community-led model for Violence Prevention in Solomon Islands. (Solomon Islands, East Asia)              Team The Equality Institute, Oxfam Solomon Islands, and  Oxfam Australia ·         Combatting Culturally-endorsed Sexual Violence in Kyrgyzstan through Innovative Education and Information Technology (Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia)              Team: American University of Central Asia (AUCA) ·         Building Research Capacity and Data Use for Gender-Based Violence prevention and Response in Adolescents/Young Adults (Nigeria, Africa)           Team: Together for Girls ·         Mapping for Policy (Pakistan, South Asia)              Team: The Urban Institute and Information Technology University Data Science Lab in Pakistan ·         Building the Evidence to Understand and Prevent Campus Sexual Assault in Swaziland (Swaziland, Africa)              Team: University of Swaziland and The Regents of the University of California, San Diego ·         Development of Standard Measures to Support Gender-Based Cyber Violence (GBCV) Prevention (Uganda, Africa)           Team: International Center for Research for Women ·         Piloting a Customizable, User-Designed Information and Communication Technology-based Approach to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence among Refugees (Dollo Ado refugee camps in Ethiopia, Africa)           Team: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Addis Ababa University School of Public Health  

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2017 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved US$100 million in additional financing for productive rural partnerships, which will benefit nearly 33,500 households. In this new phase, the Rural Partnerships II Project (PARII) seeks to improve incomes of more rural inhabitants and thus contribute to reducing poverty in Bolivia. With the additional financing, the project will reach nearly 28,000 new households in rural areas throughout the country through the establishment of approximately 768 productive partnerships. The financing will also be used to support 48 sub-projects of municipal, productive and service infrastructure, with more than 21,000 direct beneficiaries, or some 5,500 households. The PAR II will continue to finance small-scale farmers and their access to markets. Additionally, it will support the strengthening of climate change resilience in rural production systems. To this end, about 75 percent of the additional resources will be invested in irrigation and efficient water usage, as well as in technical assistance in these areas during the preparation and implementation of business plans. "We are supporting the climate-resilience efforts of the Bolivian government by incorporating this new approach in the project, which also responds to the global need to reduce vulnerability to climate change, especially in agriculture, on which food security depends. We believe that in the future, productivity will have improved, and consequently, the incomes of small-scale producers. Additionally, the capacity of this segment to respond to climate shocks will have been strengthened,” said Alberto Rodríguez, World Bank director for Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. During implementation of the PAR Project, which began in 2006, more than 1,300 rural partnerships were financed, generating investments of some US$98 million and benefitting nearly 68,000 people. The project impact evaluation demonstrated that it is inclusive and that it has considerable impact on poverty reduction because it significantly increases farmers’ incomes. “In keeping with the approach of this initiative, the project will continue to encourage rural youth and women to play a leading role, acknowledging their value as dynamic actors in the country’s development agenda,” said Nicola Pontara, World Bank representative in Bolivia. The US$ 100 million in additional World Bank financing covers 76.6 percent of the total cost of the project. Counterpart resources will cover the remainder: Beneficiaries will contribute 20.8 percent (US$27.2 million) while municipal governments will provide 2.6 percent (US$3.4 million). This financing is a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development with a maturity date of 21 years and a grace period of 3.5 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 Be updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC   For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC  

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Brazil
Closing date: 15 May 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Marketing Specialist, the Digital Fundraising Officer, in close collaboration with the other Individual Donors Program team members, develops, implements and evaluates the fundraising activities through digital means aimed to acquiring new donors and leads, optimizes the retention of existing donors and optimizes the value of the donors.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Planning and organizing

– Contribute towards the preparation of the Annual Digital Fundraising work plan that is part of the Fundraising Annual Work-plan by forecasting income and expenses derived from this channel, establishing key performance indicators and provide relevant information on digital fundraising opportunities and trends.

– Develop, follow up and monitor the agencies and supplier’s contracts and payments.

– Under the technical supervision of the Communication Officer – Digital Media, liaises with the Communication Team for an optimum implementation of social networks in support of fundraising activities and a timely and efficient presence of fundraising related contents within the institutional webpage.

2. Implementation

– Undertake the implementation of the digital fundraising activity plan aimed to acquire new one-off and pledge donors as well as leads to be later converted into pledge. Establish a working relationship with the agencies specialized in paid media, content creation, donation page and others in order to assure the planned results. Adapt contents to a digital format, gather pictures and videos to be embedded within the donation website. Implement AB testing for constant improvement.

– Responsible for the donation webpage and other digital fundraising platforms according to the implementation of different digital fundraising campaigns. Assure that the platforms meets the required security protocols according to UNICEF requirements.

– Coordinate the process of new content creative as well as the adaptation of existing ones to a proper format, gathers pictures and videos to be embedded within the donation website and implements AB testing for constant improvement.

3. Monitoring

– Monitor the performance of the different activities implemented as part of the digital fundraising activity plan. Alert on underperforming and over performing activities for an optimized implementation of the digital investment.

– Prepare weekly performance reports according to the plan and maintain an historical record of digital activities implemented and it performance against objectives. Analyze different digital tools (paid media, landing page optimization, remarketing, A/B test, etc.) for an optimum implementation of the digital fundraising activity plan and advices on the best options to incorporate as digital infrastructure.

4. Developing strategies

– Work together with the Direct Marketing Officer in order to develop strategies and translate them into action plans in order to maximize the impact of the digital activities for fundraising. In this sense the Digital Fundraising Officer should focus on both acquisition, retention and optimizing the value of the donor database.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

-First level University degree (BSc)in Marketing, Advertising, Communication Sciences or Computer Sciences.

Experience

– At least 1 year of proven professional experience in e-commerce, online marketing or direct marketing. Additional years of experience and experience in digital fundraising are strong assets.- Knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization), remarketing, social media, and analytics software. – Knowledge of content creation is an asset.

Language Requirements

– Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of Spanishwill considered as an asset. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (II)

Working with People (II)

Drive for Results (II)

Functional Competencies

Relating and Networking (II)

Persuading and Influencing(II)

Planning and Organizing(I)

Entrepreneurial Thinking(I)

Note: Please note that this Vacancy Announcement is open for competition to Brazilian nationals only.

In relation, please note that all candidates who wish to apply to this Vacancy Announcement are requested to prepare and submit their respected UNICEF applications in English language.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, representing the diversity of Brazil, such as black and indigenous people, to apply to become a part of our organization. Candidates will be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual orientation, special needs, social and HIV/aids status. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504369

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 15 May 2017

III. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support to programme development, planning and execution.

• Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Support in resource mobilization

• Support in knowledge management and capacity building

1. Support to programme development, planning and execution

• Compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.

• Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section.

• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

• Arranges meetings, workshops and training courses pertaining to programme development, and provides support in making the necessary logistical arrangements.

2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.

• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

• Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

3. Support in resource mobilization

• Compiles and organizes information and data pertaining to donors (both current and potential).

• Compiles and organizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.

• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

• Supports the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners pertaining to the section.

4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

• Gathers and shares information as needed in support of improving the processes and daily operations of the section.

• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by drafting necessary correspondence, compiling data reports and maintaining relevant records.

V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (I)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies

Analyzing (I)

Learning & Researching (I)

Planning and organizing (I)

Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative work experience is required.

• IT Skills

Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems.

Medium level in Microsoft Excel required.

Knowledge of and experience on use of SAP required.

Language Requirements:Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station required.

*Post subject to the final approval by the Global Budget Review.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

*General Service Staff are recruited locally, but can be of any nationality. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen ofPanama to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from different religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504361

Organization: International Republican Institute
Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 31 May 2017

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI, and demonstrating the core values in their day-to-day operations.

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for the USAID Lifting Nicaraguan Voices program in Nicaragua. The purpose of this activity is to support the existence of an independent Nicaraguan civil society to effectively advocate for democratic principles, processes, and institutions. This position is contingent upon funding.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in civil society strengthening or related field, preferably in Nicaragua or in the region
• Professional experience in implementing donor-funded projects and strong management experience with preference for USAID-funded donor experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Nicaraguan political context and of development issues in Nicaragua
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain good relations with relevant partners and counterparts including civil society, donors and other partners
• Well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, diplomatic, and able to adhere to deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, environments
• Fluent in Spanish and it is preferred that the candidate is fluent in English.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, or other relevant field

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Supports Chief of Party to provide overall program leadership, management, and technical direction
• Serves as liaison with USAID, project stakeholders, and partners in the public and private sectors
• Manages and supervises the work of program personnel and subcontractors
• Ensures that all assistance is technically sound, appropriate for the Nicaraguan context, and compliant with local laws and USAID regulations
• Supports the creation and implementation of a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
• Oversees work planning, performance management, donor reporting, and strategic communications
• Other duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Please apply through our website

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1048/JobBoard/201c19d1-4b06-d159-bba4-6a102267f555/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4f1d9be2-5ee1-43fe-89bf-b51b44f462b7

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Panama
Closing date: 15 May 2017

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Support to programme development, planning and execution.

Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

Support in resource mobilization

Support in knowledge management and capacity building

1.Support to programme development, planning and execution.

Compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.

Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section.

Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.

Arranges meetings, workshops and training courses pertaining to programme development, and provides support in making the necessary logistical arrangements.

2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.

Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

3.Support in resource mobilization

Compiles and organizes information and data pertaining to donors (both current and potential).

Compiles and organizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.

Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

Supports the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners pertaining to the section.

4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

Gathers and shares information as needed in support of improving the processes and daily operations of the section.

Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by drafting necessary correspondence, compiling data reports and maintaining relevant records.

V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication (I)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies:

Analyzing (I)

Learning & Researching (I)

Planning and organizing (I)

Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative work experience is required.

IT Skills

Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems.

Medium level in Microsoft Excel required.

Knowledge of and experience on use of SAP required.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English required.

To view our competency framework, please click here.

*General Service Staff are recruited locally, but can be of any nationality. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Panama to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from different religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=504360

Près de la moitié des pays ont suivi des politiques contra-cycliques: dépenser durant les périodes difficiles et économiser dans les bons momentsLes observateurs du marché s’attendent à ce que la croissance moyenne de la région soit positive cette annéePourtant, les comptes budgétaires se sont détériorés après six ans de ralentissement économique WASHINGTON, le 18 avril 2017 – Selon un nouveau rapport semi-annuel de la Banque mondiale pour la région, on observe un développement positif, aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les pays d’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes poursuivent des politiques budgétaires contra-cycliques, dépensant davantage dans les moments difficiles et économisant dans les bons moments. «A contre-courant: la politique budgétaire en Amérique latine et les Caraïbes dans une perspective historique» soutient que la transformation est significative pour une région qui a souvent poursuivi des dépenses pro-cycliques – augmentant les risques de surchauffe économiques en périodes de boom et rendant les récessions plus profondes durant les périodes difficiles. Selon les prévisions du consensus, le produit intérieur brut dans la région devrait croître de 1,5 pour cent cette année et de 2,5 pour cent en 2018, mettant fin à six ans de ralentissement économique, y compris une récession au cours des deux dernières années. Si elles se concrétisent, les recouvrements attendus au Brésil et en Argentine alimenteront largement le retour à la croissance dans la région. La croissance du Mexique devrait s’élever à environ 1,4 pour cent, tandis que l’Amérique centrale et les Caraïbes maintiendront une croissance régulière d’environ 3,8 pour cent. Cependant, les comptes budgétaires de nombreux pays ont souffert en raison du ralentissement prolongé. En 2016, 29 des 32 pays étaient confrontés à des déficits budgétaires, principalement en raison des dépenses plus élevées. La dette brute médiane pour la région s’élève à 50 pour cent du PIB. Toutefois selon le rapport, de nombreux pays se trouvent maintenant dans une meilleure position pour échapper à cette situation financière difficile, en rupture avec le passé. "Les pays d’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes ont traditionnellement été pro-cycliques, soit en raison des pressions politiques pendant les bons moments, soit du manque d’accès au capital international pendant les mauvais moments", a déclaré Carlos Végh, économiste en chef de la Banque mondiale pour l’Amérique latine et le Caraïbes. "En conséquence, ils se sont souvent retrouvés pris au piège dans une pro-cyclicité fiscale, ce qui a entraîné une dette publique et des déficits budgétaires plus élevés, ainsi qu’une note de crédit plus faible qui leur a laissé peu d’options pour faire avancer les choses". En réponse à la crise financière mondiale de 2008, le nombre de pays ayant une politique budgétaire contra-cyclique est passé de 10 à 45 pour cent des économies de la région. Des pays comme le Chili, la Colombie, le Costa Rica, le Salvador, le Guatemala, le Mexique, le Paraguay et le Pérou ont commencé à augmenter les dépenses publiques et / ou à réduire les impôts dans le but de stimuler l’économie. Bien que de telles mesures produisent des déficits budgétaires, elles ont été le résultat d’un effort concerté visant à minimiser le ralentissement. D’autre part selon le rapport, les pays qui ont continué avec des politiques pro-cycliques doivent maintenant consolider davantage leurs comptes budgétaires afin de minimiser les risques de détérioration de leurs cotes de crédit et une augmentation des coûts d’emprunt. «Bien que les pays puissent encore être tenté de dépenser plutôt que d’économiser dans le prochain cycle de croissance, les événements dans la politique budgétaire de la dernière décennie nous donnent espoir que les pays vont jouer la carte de la prudence », a déclaré Végh. «Dans un environnement externe caractérisé par des chocs fréquents et une volatilité, une telle prudence leur permettra de transformer la politique budgétaire en instrument pour faire face au prochain ralentissement et préserver les gains sociaux».