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Your Excellencies, Prime Minister Mitchell,Heads of Government, CARICOM Secretary-General, CDB President, OECS Director General, and Partners,   ·        It is a privilege for me to join you today to discuss development finance opportunities for Small States and how the blue economy has become the next frontier for economic growth for the Caribbean, as well as other island and coastal countries. ·        To discuss this, I cannot think of a better setting than being in the beautiful spice island of Grenada. With its rich and pristine coastline and colorful reefs, and understanding of climate risks, Grenada is demonstrating its commitment to inclusive growth and enhancing investment in the Blue Economy. ·        Often when we meet to discuss development prospects for Caribbean countries, we devote significant attention to common challenges: small scale, high debt, exposure to external shocks, and dependency on fossil fuels.  ·        Today, I would like to focus more on hope and opportunity. Small economies are more open to trade and foreign investment. While they are highly specialized in their export sectors, they are also more nimble and able to change the structure of their economies and exports over time. ·        In fact, Caribbean countries have been more successful in reinventing themselves than some of the region’s giants. This region managed to find a niche in the highly competitive global industry after it lost its trade preference treatment with Europe in the 1980s. ·        Today, there is an opportunity for CARICOM countries to find new sources of growth by transitioning to a blue economy and to leverage new sources of financing. ·        There are a number of important questions that would be useful to reflect on today, but for this discussion I would like to focus on two: 1.     What is the blue economy and what opportunities it can offer for growth? 2.     How can the World Bank assist the CARICOM countries to leverage new sources of financing in their pursuit of inclusive and sustainable growth? New report: “Toward a Blue Economy: A promise for sustainable growth in the Caribbean” ·        Ocean assets and services are drivers of economic growth: The Caribbean Sea generated US$407 billion in gross revenue in 2012, equivalent to almost 18 percent of Caribbean GDP, including mainland Caribbean coastal countries. This comes from marine tourism, oil and gas, maritime shipping, fishing, etc. ·        Caribbean island and coastal states may be small in terms of population and land area, but large when it comes to marine area.  In fact, they are ‘Great Ocean States’.  For example, St. Lucia’s ocean area is over 7 times greater than its land area and for Grenada over 70 times greater. ·        Ocean Health = Ocean Wealth Harnessing marine resources while preserving the Caribbean Sea’s health, can help countries address key challenges such as high unemployment, low growth, food security, poverty and resilience to climate change. – 1.5 million people rely on fishing for their livelihood and fish for food security; – Reefs such as Belize Barrier Reefs reduce 75% of destructive capabilities from storm surges – Marine Tourism directly and indirectly supports two million direct and indirect jobs and generates over US$ 40 billion annually to Caribbean islands alone. ·        With a growing population, demand for seafood and aquaculture production will increase, shipping traffic and tourism will continue to grow, and new ocean industries will emerge. ·        If we look globally, ocean based industries such as fisheries, tourism, and shipping drive global trade, and annually contribute around 3 percent or $1.5 trillion in value added globally. ·        If “Thinking green” was the focus of the past decade, Small Island Developing States and Coastal Economies are now starting to “think blue”.  ·        This report identifies key priorities to generate blue growth, while ensuring that oceans and marine ecosystems are sustainably managed and used. ·        Already the impacts of overfishing, coastal development, pollution and climate change are being felt by coastal communities around the world: about 75 percent of the region’s coral reefs are considered to be at risk from human activity and 85 percent of wastewater enters the Caribbean Sea untreated. ·        Tourists come to the Caribbean region largely for its beautiful beaches and sea attractions, which puts tremendous pressure on the very coastal ecosystems that drive economies.  ·        A successful transition to a blue economy would mean that countries could better measure the region’s rich marine resources, better manage its ocean space, and ultimately achieve greater growth and prosperity from sound management of the ocean. Three recommendations are: 1) Identify, value and map ocean assets: This will allow countries to better manage their ocean wealth and develop smart policies to promote a healthy, resilient and productive marine environment: marine special plans like OECS countries are planning to do with our support. 2) Regional integration and cooperation is essential to drive economic growth from the Caribbean Sea: This is particularly important as many ocean assets are transboundary in nature (fisheries; shipping; minerals; oil and gas; biodiversity). The Eastern Caribbean Regional Ocean Policy is a good framework that can help countries pool resources and more effectively manage their ocean wealth. 3) Promoting private sector investments in blue economy: This means creating enabling conditions for private investment in ocean industries; building ‘blue green’ infrastructure (e.g. building a port using natural mangrove barriers); and supporting ocean MSMEs to generate ‘blue jobs’. ·        Your Excellencies, in our view, there has never been a better time than now for the coastal and island nations to invest in the transition to a blue economy.  I would like to congratulate many of you for the important steps that you are already taking. This brings me to the second question; how can the WBG leverage new sources of financing in support of growth? ·        In recent years, small states have taken a collective stand in international fora to highlight the development challenges they face and urge more attention to their concerns.   ·        In response, the World Bank Small States initiative, now chaired by Grenada, has developed a roadmap for World Bank Group Engagement with Small States which identifies priorities for engagement including: predictability of affordable financing; access to new and existing climate financing; and capacity building among others. ·        We are working with different partners in the region and across the globe to find ways to make these priorities become concrete actions. ·        For example, together with the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States Commission, we have secured over $6 million in additional Global Environmental Facility grants to support the implementation of regional activities of the Eastern Caribbean Regional Oceans Policy (ECROP).  A comprehensive marine spatial plan is expected to be prepared and adopted under this program. The Caribbean states also require special financing to help them address common vulnerabilities. This means combining both public and private financing. 1.     In the context of small, open and highly volatile economies, continued efforts on fiscal consolidation and structural reforms are essential to free up greater public financing for growth. A few countries in the region have taken concrete measures that will allow them to save in good times so that they can respond fast when the need arises. Grenada has recently adopted a medium-term fiscal framework anchored on clear spending rules, While Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has established a contingent fund within the state budget that will be used exclusively to respond to disasters. 2.     Leveraging private finance in the face of increasing volatility is indeed challenging. The World Bank Group is addressing this by working on operationalizing a new approach to development financing. ·        We will be devoting more resources to help governments create the right conditions for boosting private investments in transport, connectivity, technology, as well as climate resilience. ·        We are also using concessional finance through the International Development Association (IDA) in innovative ways to mitigate risk, and blend finance to support private sector investment. This includes the new IDA 18 Private sector window, which will leverage $2.5 billion in IDA capital to mobilize at least $6-8 billion in private sector investments in the poorest and most fragile markets over the next three years. ·        In addition, under the three year IDA18 cycle, starting from July 1, US$630 million will be available to six eligible CARICOM countries: Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This is tripling of resources available under the IDA17 cycle providing a unique opportunity to earmark resources in support of regional and country priorities. ·        For the first time, IDA 18 also provides enhanced crisis response facilities and instruments that will be available to small states: The Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (CAT-DDO) is a contingent financing line that until now was only offered to IBRD countries.  It provides immediate liquidity to countries after a catastrophe. ·        To build resilience, the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility is another example of effective and attractive risk pooling mechanism able to mobilize emergency funds within the first two weeks of a disaster. Several countries, including Haiti, are members and have used this Facility. ·        In closing, I would like to reiterate the World Bank Group’s continued and deep commitment to work as your partners in support of country and regional priorities.   ·        At present, committed financing under World Bank assisted ongoing projects amounts to $1.5 billion in the region, out of which almost $1 billion is IDA concessional financing. This is complemented by analytic and knowledge support such as the Blue Economy report I discussed today. ·        Your Excellencies, this is a special time for CARICOM and its member-states to come together and join forces in the pursuit of stable growth, while leading the transition to a blue economy. ·        I look forward to an energizing and engaging discussion. ·        Thank you once again for inviting me to participate in this forum.    Read the report: Towards a Blue Economy

Washington, June 28, 2017- The 2016-2020 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) that establishes the parameters for the World Bank’s collaboration with Bolivia has been in effect since last year. Under this agreement, the World Bank has made up to US$ 2 billion available to the country to finance development projects in different areas. To date, US$ 615 million of these resources have been approved for investment operations in transportation and  rural development. For the period 2017-2019, the World Bank Board of Directors is considering new operations for US$ 525 million in water and sanitation and irrigation, with a focus on risk prevention and resilience to climate change. The CPF was developed at the request of the Government of Bolivia. It is based on the systematic country diagnostic and the comparative advantages of the Bank over other financial institutions. The implementation of the CPF will benefit – directly or indirectly – more than 4.5 million citizens, most of them low-income. “This work framework guides the commitments and actions we are adopting to support the country. We are satisfied with the progress and the dialogue we have with national authorities, with whom we are analyzing the areas where Bank support can have the most impact,” said Nicola Pontara, World Bank Representative in Bolivia. The CPF was developed in accordance with the objectives of the Economic and Social Development Plan of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The plan seeks to operationalize the Patriotic Agenda 2025 that establishes medium-term objectives to eliminate extreme poverty and translate growth into well-being. The CPF has two main pillars: to promote broad-based and inclusive growth and to support environmental and fiscal sustainability and resilience to climate change and economic shocks.  For more information, see http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/921771468186539912/pdf/100985-REVISED-OUO-9-R2015-0221.pdf.

Junio 28 de 2017- Desde el pasado año rige el Marco de Alianza con el País (MAP) que establece los parámetros de trabajo que el Banco Mundial ejecuta en Bolivia en el periodo 2016-2020. Bajo este acuerdo, se ha puesto a disposición del país un monto de hasta US$ 2.000 millones para financiar proyectos de desarrollo en diversas áreas. Hasta la fecha, de estos recursos han sido aprobados US$ 615 millones en operaciones de inversión en transporte y desarrollo rural y se encuentran en preparación, para consideración del Directorio del Banco entre 2017-2019, cuatro nuevas operaciones por US$ 525 millones en los sectores de agua y saneamiento y riego, con un enfoque en la generación de resiliencia y prevención de riesgos asociados a factores climáticos. El MAP fue desarrollado en base a la demanda del Gobierno boliviano, el diagnóstico sistemático del país y las ventajas comparativas de la institución frente a otros financiadores. Como resultado de su implementación, se beneficiarán -directa e indirectamente- más de 4.5 millones ciudadanos, en su mayoría de escasos recursos. “Este marco de trabajo guía los compromisos y acciones que estamos adoptando para apoyar al país. Estamos satisfechos con los avances y con el diálogo que tenemos con las autoridades nacionales con quienes, en conjunto, estamos analizando cuáles son las áreas donde el apoyo del Banco puede tener el mayor impacto”, señaló Nicola Pontara, Representante del Banco Mundial en Bolivia. El Marco de Alianza fue formulado en concordancia con los objetivos del Plan de Desarrollo Económico y Social del Gobierno del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, el cual responde a la Agenda Patriótica 2025, que establece objetivos a mediano plazo para eliminar la pobreza extrema y traducir el crecimiento en bienestar. El MAP tiene dos pilares principales: la promoción del crecimiento inclusivo y el apoyo a la sostenibilidad ambiental y fiscal con resiliencia al cambio climático y choques económicos. Para conocer más detalles http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/27654307   RELACIONADO: Video: Marco de Alianza con Bolivia 2016 – 2020 El Deber de Bolivia: Nicola Pontara: “Bolivia tiene a disposición $us 2.000 millones”  

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 23 Jul 2017

NRC Colombia is recruiting a new experienced and dedicated Head of Programme!
A six decade-long armed conflict has given Colombia the most prolonged and serious humanitarian crisis in the Americas. NRC has been active in Colombia since 1991, where more than 7.1 million people are forcibly displaced.Through our Colombia programme, we help internally displaced people in Colombia as well as Colombian refugees in neighbouring Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.We also provide assistance to, and advocate for the rights of, people displaced and affected by continual violence in Honduras. Our programmes are first and foremost related to Education, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), and Emergency Response.

The Head of Programme reports to the Country Director.

Job description Line management for Core Competence Specialists

Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
Development of Core Competency strategies
Development of holistic and needs based programmes
Identify funding opportunities, develop funding strategies and forecasts
Grants management, BPO allocations and reporting to donors, including compliance with donor standards
Quality control, M&E and organizational learning
Responsible for the CC programmatic input to the contingency plan
Capacity building of all technical staff
In-country representation
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy
Deputy CD when appointed

Qualifications Relevant university degree or higher education, preferably in international relations and/or development, social sciences or management.

Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
Experience from international humanitarian work, preferably with refugee/IDP-related emergencies/issues and with legal aid, protection and education programmes
Core competency expertise
Proven experience from programme development, including design of programmes/projects
Ability to use Logical Framework Approach as a tool in project/programme design and follow-up. Familiarity with Results-Based Management (RBM)
Solid budget mangement experience
Documented skills in formulation of programme/project proposals, budgets and reports
Awareness of gender issues
Fluency in English and Spanish both oral and written
Knowledge of the political and humanitarian situation in Colombia and region

Personal qualities Strategic thinking

Initiating action and change
Influencing
Handling insecure environments
Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer Commencement: August 2017

Duration: 24 months
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general direction
Duty station: Bogota, with up to 40% travel to the field. Bogota is a family duty – station.

How to apply:

https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=3499659678&link_source_id=1699698939&company_id=255041664&culture_id=EN

Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Ecuador
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017

RESETTLEMENT INTERN

UNHCR’s operation in Ecuador started in 2000 as part of the organization’s strategy to protect and assist the victims of the Colombian conflict. The operation aims to support the Ecuadorian government in strengthening protection mechanisms, developing asylum and identifying solutions. It also involves distribution of humanitarian aid and public information initiatives. The refugee caseload is mostly composed of Colombian nationals.

Job Description

• Translate interviews and reports.

-Assist the case workers in the completion of the Registration Resettlement Forms (RRFs) for the final revision of the Resettlement Officer.

• Liaise and co-ordinate with the Protection Unit and Local UNHCR Implementing Partners in order to promote the referral of these cases to the Resettlement Unit in Quito

• Providing information and orientation to individual cases facing special protection needs and being selected for Resettlement.

• Organize, file and maintain the Unit’s files on individuals cases considered for resettlement.

• Permanently report on activities and individual cases being assessed.

Requirements

• University Studies in International Relations, Social Sciences or, preferably, Law. Studies in International Human Rights Law and International Refugee Law highly desirable.

-Fluency in Spanish and English

-Minimal Period for the Internship will be of 6 months.

• Excellent working knowledge of EXCEL and WORD software.

• Adaptability to work in an international and multicultural environment.

• Adaptability to work with vulnerable individuals.

• Capacity to professionally deal with confidential and sensitive information.

NOTES:

• Subsequent Employment by UNHCR: There is no expectation of employment at the end of the Internship.

• This is an unpaid internship. Per UNHCR policy, no compensation or expense reimbursement will be made available.

How to apply:

Please send a motivation letter and your resume to the mail address: ecuqures@unhcr.org

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