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Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Honduras
Closing date: 31 Jan 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 PositionThe Administrative and Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing a variety of specialized tasks in finance and administrative functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design.Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Advise and assist on all financial and administrative aspects related to preparation of reports, compilation of data and answering queries on pledges recorded, funds received, adjustments made to ensure financial compliance, accuracy and completeness of data for its inclusion into statement of accounts and adjustment of budgets. Advise units of discrepancies and assist to resolve differences in their records.

Act as a Finance Local Focal Point to prepare payment requests for all transactions in the office to be sent to the Global Share Service Center (GSSC) verifying and ensuring accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations and assuring inclusion of all relevant data in the request and appropriate filling of the supporting document. Monitors that payments are timely done and troubleshoots problem arising. Respond to client transaction status and other relevant inquiries.

Maintains financial records, monitors, analyze and follow up necessary actions to resolve outstanding Open items and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.

Under the coordination of the Operations Officer, collects and prepares timely Cash Flow Forecast and its analysis and prepares the draft of Replenishments as per the rules and regulations. Maintains liaisons with officials of local banks to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts. This includes the preparation of recurring reports including supporting documentation to request the GSSC the processing of the bank reconciliation.

Assists in the follow up of Open Items related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayments, deposits, refunds, reimbursements, etc. in the financial activities for the month end closure and in the completion of the year-end closure.

Performs interpretation and processing of entitlements for official travels based on the organization’s rules and regulations. Review travel itineraries to ensure consistency with travel plan and compliance with UNICEF policy and procedures. Ensures that cost calculations are in line with approved plan and consistent with policy, and that any deviation from entitlements is charged to staff personal accounts.

Liaises with relevant travel agencies to ensure that the organization obtains the best service and price for all official travel. Advises and assists staff members, experts, consultants, vendors and other claimants on all respects of allowances, travel claims, payments and other financial matters. Create and POST trips in VISION. Calculates and authorizes payments due for TRIP claims and services. Monitors timely submission of travel claims and ensures timely processing in VISION. Prepares travel monitoring reports on a regular basis.

Initiates correspondence to verify data, answers queries and obtains additional information on administrative and financial transactions, as required. Prepares recurring reports as schedules and special reports, as required for budget preparation, audits or other reasons.

Provides support to the Operations Officer in the preparation of annual budgets/cost estimates for services related to facilities and building maintenance. Prepares detailed cost estimates, and participates in budget analysis and projects, as required.

Advises and assists the office on administrative arrangement for logistical requirements for workshops, meetings and other events. Reviews and analyses the various options for venues and other services and provides recommendation to the Operations Officer.

Organization of shipments, customs clearance arrangements, preparation of documents for UNICEF shipments (received/sent). Preparation of all necessary documentation, implementation of follow-up actions.

Performs all duties related to Asset Management by reviewing the asset counting report and update the VISION data and status of items as well as items approved by the PSB. Ensures that staff is billed for personal use of mobile and office telephones on a timely basis. Responds in a timely manner to all queries regarding administrative support services.

Responsible for the administration and arrangement of vehicle transportation, regular vehicle maintenance and insurance. Organization of office cell phone communications and contracts.

Custodian for management of office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery as required by staff and keeping a log of distribution.

Performs any other duties, as required by the supervisor.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

Completion of secondary education is required. Professional/university level courses in Accounting and Finance/Business administration is desirable.

Experience

Six years of progressive experience in the area of finance, accounting, operations or administrative work 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 maintain electronic filing systems

Knowledge and experience in the use of SAP, will be considered as an asset.

Language

Good working level of English and Spanish is required.

Competencies of Successful CandidateCore Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication(II)

Working with People(II)

Drive for Results(II)

Functional Competencies

Analyzing(II)

Applying Technical Expertise(II)

Leading and Supervising(II)

Formulating Strategies and Concepts(II)

Planning and Organizing(II)

General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be in possession of an existing work permit or resident/citizen of Hondurasto 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 all national, 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=502452

Organization: Acción contra el Hambre España
Country: Spain
Closing date: 27 Jan 2017

Action contre La Faim est une organisation humanitaire internationale, non-gouvernementale, privée, non-politique, non-confessionnelle et à but non lucratif. Action contre La Faim a été fondée en 1979 pour intervenir dans le monde entier. Sa mission est de lutter contre la faim, la misère et contre les situations dangereuses menaçant les hommes, les femmes et les enfants. Actuellement, 500 collaborateurs et plus de 5000 employés travaillent pour Action contre La Faim dans plus de quarante-six pays, et dans quatre domaines d’action: la santé / nutrition, la sécurité alimentaire et moyens d’existence, et l’eau/assainissement.

OBJECTIF GENERAL

Comme référent logistique de siège, soutenir le service logistique des missions d’ Action contre La Faim: Mise en œuvre du suivi Logistique de Missions ; Mise en place de projets spécifiques de renforcement de l’efficience et l’efficacité de la logistique opérationnelle.

Appuyer les processus du travail de l’équipe Logistique Opérationnelle.

OBJECTIF SPÉCIFIQUES

RRHH

Suivi du personnel logistique clé dans les missions tant expatrié comme national aux différents niveaux :

· Élaborer des Briefings, et des débriefings.

· Préparer évaluations de performance.

· Contacter régulièrement les référents logistiques des missions pour dissiper les inquiétudes et pour échanger documentation.

· Identifier les besoins de formation dans les missions en coopérant avec le service de Formation.

Appuyer la mise en œuvre de formations (techniques, managériales) pour le personnel du siège et pour les nouveaux expatriés.

Logistique Generale

· Surveiller l’application appropriée des processus logistiques sur le terrain.

· Surveiller, en collaboration avec le Technicien général aux achats, les achats et les autorisations requises (licitations).

· Vérifier et superviser l’utilisation du parc automobile

· Suivi de l’équipement des missions.

· Révision des plans de sécurité des missions. Surveiller le respect des règles de sécurité d’après le plan de sécurité des missions.

· Vérifier les plans de contingence des missions sur le terrain.

· Surveiller les rapports logistiques réguliers des missions.

· Actualiser les données logistiques de la Fiche Log Mission.

· Encourager l’innovation technologique.

PROFIL DU CANDIDAT

· Diplôme d’ingénieur, titulaire du BEP ou BTS Logistique ou équivalent ou expérience professionnelle équivalente.

· Gestion du cycle du projet, gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, gestion de risques, gestion de la flotte, gestion des technologies de l’information, gestion des infrastructures, gestion de la sécurité.

· Connaissance d’ Action contre La Faim désirable.

· Connaissances en normative des donnants internationales (AECID ; ECHO ;DFID, etc.)

· Au moins deux ans d’expérience dans la coordination logistique d’une organisation humanitaire.

· La connaissance et / ou expérience seront évalués en termes de genre.

· Maitrise de l’Espagnol et de la langue française. Haut niveau de l’anglais.

· Déplacements sur le terrain.

RÉMUNÉRATION GLOBALE

Nous proposons une incorporation immédiate à un Organisme dynamique d’envergure international incluant les conditions contractuelles suivantes :

· L’intégration dans une organisation dynamique avec la réputation professionnelle reconnue internationalement.

· Contrat de travail: en intérim.

· Rémunération: entre 24.000 € et 27.000 € brut annuel.

· 25 jours ouvrables de congé annuel (proportionnel au temps de travail).

· Les tickets restaurant.

How to apply:

Nous considèrerons uniquement les candidatures reçues sur notre système de candidatures en ligne. Merci de vous diriger sur le lien suivant pour y accéder :

https://employ.acf-e.org/

Note.- Étant donné l’urgence de couvrir ce poste, le processus de sélection pourra être clôturé avant la date prévue. Si l’annonce n’apparait plus sur le site, ceci signifiera que le processus de sélection est clos.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Argentina
Closing date: 11 Feb 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 direct supervision of Resource Mobilization Manager undertakes administrative management support services in the PFP area of a country, the incumbent assists in ensuring efficient and cost effective administrative support services, providing guidance to PFP technical staff as well and supporting staff in section administrative assignments. Ensures the section’s administrative operations and services are in compliance with the organization’s administrative policy, procedures, rules and regulations.

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Administrative policies and procedures timely implemented to support PFP operations.Supports Resource Mobilization Manager and PFP areas on administrative issues. Keeps supervisor and PFP specialists abreast of potential problems, prepares reports on administrative and technical matters when required.Implements administrative rules, regulations, policies and procedures Validates interpretation of rules with the Operations Section. Contributes with the improvement of PFP income and expenditures controls systems, taking into account the local prevailing conditions.

Provides practical inputs on implementation of administrative guidelines, in closecoordination with the Operations section.

Budget timely preparation.Assists Resource Mobilization Manager in preparing PFP administrative budget. Administrates approved PFP administrative budget in an efficient manner.

Administrative services are timely and effectively provided.

Supports Resource Mobilization Manager and PFP areas in the preparation of required information and the implementation of administrative processes.

Contracts’ preparation satisfy UNICEF requirements.

Ensures that all the administrative process are rightly and timely performed for contracts’ approve (collects, prepares and shares documentation, keeps record).

Reviews contractual terms and conditions of PFP contracts to check adherence to UNICEF rules by suppliers.

Proposes contract alternatives according with the identified needs.

Coordinates and certifies payments against contractual obligations.

PFP income transactions are timely and properly registered and managed

Ensures that all income transactions are properly registered in administrative and financial systems and bank accounts in accordance with the established procedures.

Support the monitoring of the income allocation processes.

Support the preparation of the CO Income Allocation Chart.

Ensures that PFP income reconciliations are timely and accurately performed.

Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as required.

Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports.

Works in coordination with Regional and HQ PFP Administrative sections.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with People

Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

Analysing (L1)

Learning and Researching (L1)

Planning and Organizing (L1)

Following Instructions and Procedures(L1)

Technical Knowledge

Experience: 5 years of relevant national work experience in administration, finance, accounting, ICT, supply or any other relevant function.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish and English.

Education: Completion of Secondary School. Technical and/or University level courses in administration, finance, or any other related field of discipline relevant to the job is an asset.

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 national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

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=502438

 The project will establish a network for monitoring air and water quality in cities, increase access to environmental information and create a national laboratory for air, water and soil WASHINGTON, January 11, 2017 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$40 million loan today to improve environmental control in Peru. The financing will seek to enhance and expand environmental quality services, including environmental monitoring and the dissemination of information regarding its benefits. Environmental degradation disproportionately affects the health and productivity of the poorest, most vulnerable population and impedes sustainable development. Currently, environmental quality control in Peru has few standards and insufficient capacity for monitoring and analysis. Access to environmental information is limited and there are few channels for citizens’ informed participation.  “This project will help to provide quality control for monitoring air, water and soil pollution, contributing to the development of environmentally sustainable industries, with an emphasis on protecting the health of the most vulnerable population and helping to reduce conflicts,” said Alberto Rodríguez, World Bank Director for Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. “It is also a key investment for bringing the country up to the standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).” The project will strengthen the Environmental Evaluation and Control Agency (OEFA, in Spanish) and the National Environmental Information System (SINIA, in Spanish) by facilitating information exchange, expanding capacities of monitoring and analysis systems, and revising and developing policies and standards for environmental quality control. Specifically, the project will finance a national environmental laboratory with the latest technology, which will enable the analysis of 56 water, 18 air and 34 soil quality parameters. Activities will also include improvements to air and water monitoring networks throughout the country. The project will finance studies to improve the regulatory framework in this area. Additionally, it will establish 19 monitoring stations, nine mobile units to monitor quality of surface water and three for underground water in the Rimac River basin in Lima, among others. Additionally, six networks will be implemented to monitor air quality in Trujillo, Chiclayo, Iquitos, Huancayo, Cusco and Piura. The project will also significantly improve the environmental information available to the public and decision-makers for environmental quality control. For example, it will develop public access platforms to meet the information needs of different audiences and a software program to support the environmental ministry’s control office in addressing environmental violations. The US$40 million loan will have an implementation period of five years and a repayment period of one year, with a five-year grace period.

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2017 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project: IDA Credit: US$ 30 million IBRD Loan: US$ 200 million Terms IDA Credit: Maturity = 24 years, Grace = 5 years Terms IBRD Loan: Maturity = 16 years, Grace = 13.5 years Project ID: P152281 Project Description: The project development objective is to improve access to transport and services through improvements in the road corridor between San Ignacio de Velasco and San Jose de Chiquitos, benefiting close to 125,000 inhabitants, 51 percent of them considered poor, and 62 percent of indigenous descent.

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2017 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project:Strengthening the science, technology and innovation system in Peru IBRD Loan: US$ 45 million Terms: Maturity = 4 years, Grace = 5 years Project ID: P156250 Project Description: The objective of the Project is to strengthen the science, technology and innovation system to improve research skills and firm-level innovation. For more Information, please visit here: http://projects.worldbank.org/P156250?lang=en

WASHINGTON, 11 de enero de 2017 – El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial aprobó hoy un financiamiento por US$45 millones para fortalecer el sistema de ciencia, tecnología e innovación (CTI) en el Perú, lo que ayudará a mejorar la produc…

  WASHINGTON, 11 de enero de 2017 – El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial aprobó hoy un préstamo de US$ 230 millones para financiar la pavimentación de la carretera entre San Ignacio de Velasco y San José de Chiquitos, la cual mejorará la accesibilidad y la conectividad, y reducirá el tiempo y costo de transporte para cerca de 125.000 habitantes de la región y otros usuarios de la ruta. El tramo forma parte del corredor bioceánico Chile – Bolivia – Brasil. Se espera que el Proyecto del Corredor Carretero de Conexión de Santa Cruz mejore, en el corto plazo, las condiciones de acceso de cuatro municipios: San José, San Rafael, San Miguel y San Ignacio, donde la mayoría de la población – 61 por ciento – se auto identifica como parte del pueblo indígena chiquitano y en menor porcentaje del pueblo indígena ayoreo. Las principales actividades económicas de dichas comunidades son la agricultura, ganadería y silvicultura y las mejoras en la carretera les brindarán beneficios directos como la reducción del costo de transporte que se reflejará en mejores precios para sus productos y mayor acceso a bienes y servicios. “Es muy importante el esfuerzo que está haciendo Bolivia para mejorar su infraestructura de transporte, esencial para dar acceso eficiente y confiable a mercados para los productores y a servicios y oportunidades de empleo para la población en general”, señaló Alberto Rodríguez, Director del Banco Mundial para  Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Perú y Venezuela. “Los beneficios de este proyecto son para todos los usuarios de la ruta pero, sobre todo, para los habitantes de zonas rurales remotas de la región oriental del país”. El proyecto tiene importancia estratégica para el desarrollo económico y la reducción de la pobreza en una zona en la que se encuentra una de las mayores concentraciones productivas del país con actividades como la agricultura, producción de azúcar, aceites, soya y derivados de la leche; y la fabricación de materiales de construcción, muebles y productos de cuero. Adicionalmente, completará el “Circuito Misional”, designado por Unesco como Patrimonio Histórico de la Humanidad, que genera un importante movimiento turístico en la región y el tránsito hacia el Parque Nacional Noel Kempff Mercado, reserva natural ubicada en el noreste del departamento de Santa Cruz. En el largo plazo, como parte fundamental del corredor bioceánico, la carretera contribuirá a la diversificación y expansión de la producción, comercio y servicios que son factores críticos en la generación de empleo y, por tanto, en el incremento de los ingresos de las familias bolivianas. “Bajo el Marco de Alianza con el País (MAP) vigente, el Banco Mundial proporciona recursos a Bolivia principalmente para financiar proyectos en las áreas de desarrollo rural, riego, agua y saneamiento, desarrollo urbano y servicios básicos con los que se estima beneficiar directa e indirectamente más de 4,5 millones de bolivianos, en su mayoría de escasos recursos”, afirmó Nicola Pontara, Representante del Banco Mundial en Bolivia. El financiamiento asciende a un total de US$ 230 millones, de los cuales US$ 200 millones corresponden a un préstamo del Banco Internacional de Reconstrucción y Fomento (BIRF) con un plazo de vencimiento de 16 años y un periodo de gracia de 13 años y medio. Los restantes US$30 millones provienen de un crédito de la Asociación Internacional de Fomento (AIF), cuyo plazo de vencimiento es de 24 años con un periodo de gracia de cinco años. El BIRF y la AIF son entidades del Grupo Banco Mundial que otorgan financiamiento a los gobiernos de sus países miembros.

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2017 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 230 million loan today to finance the paving of the highway between San Ignacio de Velasco and San José de Chiquitos. This project will improve accessibility and connectivity and reduce transport times and costs for nearly 125,000 inhabitants of the region and other users of the route. This section of the road forms part of the Chile-Bolivia-Brazil Bi-Oceanic Corridor. The Project for the Highway Corridor to Connect Santa Cruz will improve access conditions of four municipalities in the short term: San José, San Rafael, San Miguel and San Ignacio, where most of the population – 61 percent – identify themselves as belonging to the Chiquitano indigenous community, and a smaller percentage to the Ayoreo indigenous community. These communities’ main economic activities are agriculture, livestock production and forestry. Highway improvements will provide direct benefits to these populations, including lower transportation costs, which will be reflected in better prices for their products and improved access to goods and services. “The effort Bolivia is making to improve its transportation structure is crucial for providing efficient, reliable access to markets for farmers and to services and employment opportunities for the general population,” said Alberto Rodríguez, World Bank Director for Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. “The benefits of this project are for all users of the route, but especially for the inhabitants of the remote rural areas of this eastern region of the country.” The project has strategic importance for economic development and poverty reduction in an area with one of the highest concentrations of production in the country, including agriculture, processing of sugar, oils, soy and dairy products; and manufacturing of construction materials, furniture and leather goods. Additionally, it will complement the “Mission Circuit,” which UNESCO selected as a World Heritage Site and which promotes tourism in the region. The project will also facilitate travel to Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, a natural reserve located in northeastern Santa Cruz Department. In the long term, as a key section of the Bi-Oceanic Corridor, the highway will contribute to the diversification and expansion of production, trade and services, which are critical factors for job creation, and consequently, for increasing income of Bolivian families. “Under the Current Country Partnership Framework, the World Bank is providing resources to Bolivia, mainly to finance projects in rural development, irrigation, water and sanitation, urban development and basic services, which will directly and indirectly benefit an estimated 4.5 million Bolivians, most of them low-income,” said Nicola Pontara, World Bank Representative in Bolivia. Financing will total US$ 230 million, of which US$ 200 million correspond to a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), with a maturity period of 16 years and a grace period of 13.5 years. The remaining US$ 30 million are a loan from the International Development Fund (IDF), which has a maturity period of 24 years and a grace period of five years. The IBRD and IDF are entities of the World Bank Group that provide financing to governments of their member countries. 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/worldbankBe updated via Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/BancoMundialLAC  For our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BancoMundialLAC  

WASHINGTON, 12 de enero de 2017 – Carlos Végh, de nacionalidad uruguaya, es el nuevo economista jefe del Banco Mundial para América Latina y el Caribe. Végh supervisará un equipo de economistas encargados de proporcionar liderazgo intelec…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2017 – Carlos Végh, a Uruguayan national, is the new World Bank Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean. Végh will oversee a team of economists charged with providing intellectual leadership, economic analysis, and advice on the development issues facing Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Region. “It is a great honor to take this position and build on the intellectual leadership of my predecessors,” said Végh. “Despite significant economic and social progress in recent years, the region is likely to face some challenging times in the near future. In the long run, LAC will need to consolidate past gains and strive for further improvements in a broad range of areas. I look forward to contributing to this process.”    Végh, who will start in his new role on February 1st, is currently the Fred H. Sanderson Professor of International Economics at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Previously he also served as Professor of Economics and Vice-Chair of Undergraduate Studies at UCLA, and before that as Chair of the Program in Comparative and Topical Studies at UCLA’s Latin American Center.  Végh replaces Ecuadorean economist Augusto de la Torre, who served as Chief Economist for LAC since September 2008 and retired at the end of last year.  Végh’s research on monetary and fiscal policy in emerging and developing countries has been highly influential and is regularly featured in the international financial press. He has contributed to several World Bank reports such as the Global Economic Prospects.  He has also served as visiting scholar in Banco Central de Chile, Colombia’s Banco de la República and Banco de México. During the 1980s and 1990s Végh served in different research positions at the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington D.C.   He is currently editor in chief of Economía, a publication of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association. He has also held other editorial positions in specialized publications such as the IMF Economic Review, the Journal of Development Economics and the Journal of International Economics, among others.   He holds a doctorate degree on Economics from the University of Chicago and bachelor’s degree on economics from American University in Washington DC and Universidad de la República in Uruguay. — 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    

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2017 – The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 45 million loan today to strengthen the science, technology and innovation (STI) system in Peru, which will help improve the productivity of companies by innovating…