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Primera línea de crédito de contingencia en el Caribe para garantizar acceso a financiamiento inmediato por US$150 millones luego de un desastre WASHINGTON, 28 de septiembre de 2017 – El Directorio Ejecutivo del Banco Mundial aprobó hoy un préstamo de US$150 millones para la República Dominicana (RD) para proveer financiamiento inmediato luego de un desastre natural o una emergencia de salud pública. Esta Opción de desembolso diferido ante catástrofes, o Cat DDO por sus siglas en inglés, le brinda a países afectados financiamiento inmediato sin tener que utilizar recursos destinados a programas sociales o de desarrollo. “Dado que la República Dominicana y sus vecinos caribeños viven las consecuencias directas del cambio climático y seguirán siendo vulnerables a los eventos climáticos extremos, nuestra prioridad es estar mejor preparados para salvar vidas, asistir a las comunidades afectadas y asegurarnos que obras de infraestructura clave como hospitales, escuelas, carreteras, puentes y viviendas se construyan de mejor manera para resistir estos desastres naturales. Este financiamiento del Banco Mundial nos ayudará a mitigar los riesgos derivados de eventos climáticos y desastres naturales, así como pandemias”, dijo Danilo Medina, Presidente de la República Dominicana. De acuerdo a un reciente estudio del Banco Mundial y el Ministerio de Economía, Planificación y Desarrollo, se estima que el impacto económico de los desastres naturales ha promediado en unos US$420 millones por año durante el período 1961-2014.  La República Dominicana se ubica en el puesto 27 entre 171 países en el Índice de Riesgo Global 2016 de las Naciones Unidas, que clasifica los riesgos de los países ante desastres naturales. “La enseñanza más importante de nuestra experiencia mundial en respuestas ante desastres es la de invertir en prevención y preparación para poder responder más rápido cuando un desastre ocurre”, dijo Tahseen Sayed, directora del Banco Mundial para el Caribe. “Este es el primer préstamo de su tipo en el Caribe, y se centra en una serie de reformas destinadas a fortalecer la capacidad del gobierno en gestión del riesgo, adaptación al clima y resiliencia financiera”. Las reformas de política respaldadas bajo el Cat DDO: ·         Incorporarán riesgos ante desastres y aquellos relacionados con el clima a la gestión fiscal y de deuda; ·         Harán cumplir los reglamentos de zonificación, códigos de construcción y normas de seguridad en infraestructuras públicas, en particular escuelas e instalaciones de salud; ·         Fortalecerán las medidas de reducción de riesgo ante inundaciones y sequías como parte de una estrategia nacional de gestión integral de los recursos hídricos; y ·         Seguirán desarrollando la resiliencia de las inversiones públicas integrando el análisis de desastres y riesgos relacionados con el clima. El Cat DDO es un préstamo flexible con un vencimiento final de 19 años, incluido un período de gracia de 12 años. Antecedentes respecto a cómo el Banco Mundial está respondiendo a los huracanes Irma y María En el período inmediatamente posterior a los huracanes Irma y María, el Banco Mundial movilizó a un equipo de gestión del riesgo ante desastres para ayudar a los gobiernos de los países afectados a realizar una evaluación rápida de daños y necesidades, en colaboración con las Naciones Unidas, la Unión Europea, la Agencia del Caribe para la Gestión de Emergencias y el Banco de Desarrollo del Caribe. En Barbuda, un proyecto de recuperación de emergencia está siendo acelerado con el fin de construir la infraestructura pública afectada. En Dominica se canalizó apoyo inmediato a través del actual proyecto para reducción de desastres y la Facilidad de Seguros contra Riesgos Catastróficos en el Caribe (CCRIF SPC por sus siglas en inglés), desarrollada con ayuda del Banco Mundial, desembolsará un pago de $19 millones a Dominica en los primeros 15 días. Se dispondrá apoyo adicional luego de una evaluación de daños y pérdidas. En la República Dominicana y Haití, el Banco ha estado trabajando de manera estrecha junto a agencias nacionales y socios en desarrollo para mejorar el nivel de preparación y la rapidez de la respuesta. Asegurar el acceso a recursos financieros antes que un desastre golpee también es importante. Esto abarca instrumentos como fondos de emergencia, mecanismos de seguro y líneas de crédito contingentes como la Opción de desembolso diferido ante catástrofes, o Cat DDO. Asimismo, seis países del Caribe, Antigua y Barbuda, Anguila, Haití, San Cristóbal y Nieves, Bahamas y las Islas Turcos y Caicos, estarán recibiendo pagos por un total de US$29.6 millones por parte del CCRIF SPC, menos de quince días después de que los huracanes Irma y María azotaran el Caribe. Este mecanismo de seguro regional hace uso del reparto de riesgos para brindar liquidez y responder rápidamente a desastres. ———————- 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/WorldBankLAC Nuestro canal de YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/worldbank

WASHINGTON, 3 octobre 2017 – Selon la dernière édition de la note d’information de la Banque mondiale sur les migrations et le développement, publiée aujourd’hui, les envois de fonds des migrants vers les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire enregistrent une hausse en 2017, après deux années consécutives de recul. Pour 2017, la Banque mondiale estime à 450 milliards de dollars les envois de fonds officiellement enregistrés vers les pays en développement, soit une progression de 4,8 %. Si l’on comptabilise également les envois à destination des pays à revenu élevé, le montant total des transferts dans le monde devrait atteindre 596 milliards de dollars (+3,9 %). Cette reprise des envois de fonds s’explique par une croissance plus vigoureuse au sein de l’Union européenne, dans la Fédération de Russie et aux États-Unis. Cette année, trois régions devraient par conséquent bénéficier de la plus forte hausse de ces flux : l’Afrique subsaharienne, l’Europe et l’Asie centrale, et l’Amérique latine et les Caraïbes. En revanche, les envois de fonds à destination de l’Asie de l’Est et du Sud vont diminuer car les pays membres du Conseil de coopération du Golfe (CCG) ont mis en place une politique de restriction budgétaire pour faire face à la faiblesse des cours du pétrole, ainsi que des mesures décourageant le recrutement de main-d’œuvre étrangère. L’Inde est toujours le premier pays destinataire, avec 65 milliards de dollars reçus cette année. Viennent ensuite la Chine (61 milliards), les Philippines (33 milliards), le Mexique (31 milliards, un montant record) et le Nigéria (22 milliards). En 2018, dans un contexte d’amélioration de l’activité économique mondiale, les envois de fonds destinés aux pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire devraient légèrement progresser, de 3,5 %, pour ressortir à 466 milliards de dollars. Le volume total des transferts dans le monde s’inscrira en hausse de 3,4 %, à 616 milliards de dollars. À l’échelle mondiale, le coût moyen d’un transfert de 200 dollars est resté stable au troisième trimestre de 2017, à 7,2 %. Il s’agit d’un niveau bien supérieur à la cible de 3 % fixée dans les Objectifs de développement durable (ODD). Avec des frais moyens de 9,1 %, l’Afrique subsaharienne demeure la région la plus chère. Ce coût élevé est essentiellement imputable à deux facteurs. Premièrement, les partenariats exclusifs entre les systèmes nationaux d’envoi postal et les opérateurs de transferts de fonds nuisent à la concurrence et permettent aux opérateurs de facturer des frais de transaction plus élevés. Deuxièmement, l’aversion des banques commerciales pour le risque les incite à fermer les comptes bancaires détenus par ces opérateurs, afin de supporter l’important fardeau réglementaire lié à la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et la criminalité financière. « Les envois de fonds des migrants sont vitaux pour les pays en développement, surtout après une catastrophe naturelle. Les exemples les plus récents sont le Mexique, dévasté par un séisme, et les pays des Caraïbes, qui ont subi plusieurs ouragans. La communauté internationale doit impérativement réduire le coût des transferts d’argent en mettant fin aux contrats exclusifs pour les envois de fonds, en particulier dans les pays de l’OCDE à revenu élevé. Il est également urgent d’encourager les banques à prendre davantage de risques », indique Dilip Ratha, auteur principal de la note et directeur du Partenariat international sur la migration et le développement (KNOMAD). Dans un dossier spécial consacré à la question des migrations de retour forcées et volontaires, la note d’information fait état d’une diminution sensible du nombre de réfugiés, de demandeurs d’asile et de migrants illégaux arrivant en Europe. Tandis que les pays d’Europe cherchent à endiguer ces flux, les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire continuent d’accueillir plus de 90 % des réfugiés. La note met en lumière les enjeux liés au retour et à la réintégration des migrants, et préconisent un certain nombre de mesures : reconnaissance des compétences et des qualifications acquises à l’étranger, possibilité d’obtenir le statut de résident permanent dans le pays d’accueil, programmes de lutte contre la discrimination, promotion de l’égalité d’accès aux droits dans le pays d’origine, portabilité des prestations sociales, notamment. « Il faut remédier aux causes qui sont à l’origine de la crise migratoire actuelle, c’est-à-dire aux conflits, à la misère, aux tensions démographiques et aux mutations environnementales. La Banque mondiale explore actuellement des politiques et des programmes qui permettraient d’apporter des réponses », explique Michal Rutkowski, directeur principal du pôle mondial d’expertise en Travail et protection sociale de la Banque mondiale. La note d’information présente les résultats d’une enquête conjointe, menée par l’Organisation internationale du travail (OIT) et par le KNOMAD, sur les coûts de recrutement des travailleurs migrants peu qualifiés. La réduction de ces coûts s’inscrit dans le cadre de l’ODD qui vise à faciliter la migration de manière ordonnée, sûre et régulière. Les coûts de recrutement peuvent en effet être exorbitants. En Arabie saoudite, par exemple, un grand nombre de Pakistanais employés sur les chantiers de construction auraient versé à des recruteurs plus de 5 000 dollars, soit l’équivalent d’au moins 20 mois de salaire. Pour faire diminuer ces coûts, il faudrait lutter contre les abus et pratiques des agences de recrutement illégales qui exploitent les travailleurs, coopérer avec les employeurs étrangers honnêtes et renforcer la coordination bilatérale entre pays pourvoyeurs de main-d’œuvre et pays destinataires. Tendances régionales Les transferts de fonds vers la région Asie de l’Est et Pacifique devraient augmenter de 4,4 % pour atteindre 128 milliards de dollars en 2017, après une baisse de 2,6 % en 2016. Les envois en direction des Philippines restent substantiels malgré la diminution des flux en provenance d’Arabie saoudite. Les envois de fonds au Viet Nam, qui émanent en grande partie des États-Unis, devraient également repartir à la hausse cette année. En revanche, le repli des envois de fonds vers l’Indonésie va se poursuivre, car ce pays a interdit l’émigration des employées de maison au Moyen-Orient. En 2018, les transferts de fonds vers la région devraient augmenter légèrement, de 3,4 %, pour totaliser 132 milliards de dollars. Après trois années de baisse consécutives, les envois de fonds vers la région Europe et Asie centrale devraient progresser de 8,6 % cette année, à 43 milliards de dollars. Cette hausse s’explique principalement par l’appréciation du rouble par rapport au dollar. Pour l’avenir, la reprise économique en Russie, la poursuite du redressement économique du Kazakhstan et la croissance de l’emploi dans la zone euro laissent présager une augmentation plus conséquente des transferts de fonds en direction de la région : on prévoit un bond de 6,8 % en 2018, à 46 milliards de dollars. Les envois de fonds vers la région Amérique latine et Caraïbes devraient progresser de 6,9 % en 2017, à 79 milliards de dollars. La croissance économique et l’amélioration observée sur le marché du travail aux États-Unis ont un effet bénéfique sur les flux destinés au Mexique, qui recevra cette année un montant record de 31 milliards de dollars. L’Amérique centrale enregistre une hausse particulièrement substantielle. Cependant, les transferts devraient se tasser à 82 milliards de dollars en 2018. Les envois de fonds vers la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord devraient s’inscrire en hausse de 4,6 %, à 51 milliards de dollars, après deux années de repli. C’est l’Égypte, le plus important destinataire dans la région, qui, à la suite de la dévaluation de sa monnaie, en sera le principal bénéficiaire. Néanmoins, du fait de la réduction de la production de pétrole et de la mise en œuvre d’une politique d’assainissement budgétaire, le fléchissement de la croissance économique dans les pays membres du Conseil de coopération du Golfe (CCG) pèsera sur les perspectives d’augmentation des transferts de fonds en direction de la région. Ces envois devraient progresser de seulement 2,9 % en 2018, à 53 milliards de dollars. La croissance des envois de fonds à destination de l’Asie du Sud se tassera à 1,1 % (112 milliards de dollars) cette année, en raison de la faiblesse persistante des cours du pétrole et de politiques de « nationalisation » qui rigidifient le marché de l’emploi dans les pays membres du CCG. Après avoir reculé de 9 % en 2016, les transferts à destination de l’Inde s’accroîtront de 4,2 % en 2017, à 65 milliards de dollars. Les flux vers le Pakistan devraient rester stables cette année, tandis que le Sri Lanka, le Bangladesh et le Népal recevront moins de fonds. Au total, les envois de fonds vers la région n’augmenteront que de 2,6 % (114 milliards de dollars) en 2018.    Étant donné la croissance économique dans les pays de l’OCDE à revenu élevé, les envois de fonds en direction de l’Afrique subsaharienne devraient faire un bond de 10 %, à 38 milliards de dollars, cette année. Les principaux pays destinataires (Nigéria, Sénégal et Ghana) devraient tous en bénéficier. La région compte aussi un certain nombre de pays où les envois de fonds représentent une part significative du produit intérieur brut (PIB). C’est notamment le cas pour le Nigéria (26 % du PIB), les Comores (21 %) et la Gambie (20 %). En 2018, la hausse des transferts de fonds devrait se limiter à 3,8 % (39 milliards de dollars).     Pour consulter la note d’information et les données les plus récentes sur les migrations et les envois de fonds des migrants, rendez-vous sur www.knomad.org Il est par ailleurs possible de communiquer avec des spécialistes des questions de migration sur le blog People Move : http://blogs.worldbank.org/peoplemove/

 

CIUDAD DE WASHINGTON, 3 de octubre de 2017. Según la última edición de Migration and Development Brief (reseña sobre migración y desarrollo) del Banco Mundial, que se dio a conocer hoy, las remesas a países de ingreso bajo y mediano se encuentran en vías de recuperación en 2017, tras dos años consecutivos de disminución. El Banco estima que las remesas a los países en desarrollo registradas oficialmente crecerán un 4,8 % y alcanzarán los USD 450 000 millones en 2017. Se prevé que las remesas mundiales, que incluyen los flujos destinados a países de ingreso alto, experimentarán un crecimiento del 3,9 % y ascenderán a USD 596 000 millones. La recuperación de los flujos de remesas está impulsada por un crecimiento relativamente más sólido de la Unión Europea, la Federación de Rusia y Estados Unidos. En consecuencia, es probable que las regiones que muestren el mayor crecimiento de los flujos de remesas este año sean África al sur del Sahara, Europa y Asia central, y América Latina y el Caribe. En los países del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo (CCG), el ajuste fiscal generado por la baja en los precios del petróleo y las políticas que desalientan la contratación de trabajadores extranjeros harán reducir los flujos de remesas a Asia oriental y meridional. De los principales receptores de remesas, India conserva el primer puesto, con flujos previstos por un total de USD 65 000 millones este año, seguida de China (con USD 61 000 millones), Filipinas (con USD 33 000 millones), México (con un récord de USD 31 000 millones) y Nigeria (con USD 22 000 millones). En consonancia con la recuperación de la economía mundial, se prevé que las remesas a países de ingreso bajo y mediano registrarán un crecimiento moderado del 3,5 % en 2018 y ascenderán a USD 466 000 millones. Por su parte, las remesas mundiales crecerán un 3,4 % y se ubicarán en los USD 616 000 millones en ese mismo año. El costo mundial promedio que supone el envío de USD 200 se mantuvo sin cambios, en un 7,2 %, en el tercer trimestre de 2017, un valor considerablemente más alto que la meta del 3 % establecida en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. África al sur del Sahara sigue siendo la región con el costo promedio más elevado (9,1 %). Dos factores importantes que contribuyen a los altos costos son, por un lado, las asociaciones exclusivas entre los sistemas nacionales de correo y un único operador de transferencias de dinero, que sofocan la competencia de mercado y permiten que los operadores aumenten los cargos de las remesas, y, por el otro, las medidas de eliminación del riesgo que adoptan los bancos comerciales, que cierran las cuentas bancarias de los operadores de transferencias de dinero para cumplir con la elevada carga regulatoria orientada a reducir el lavado de dinero y los delitos financieros. “Las remesas son un salvavidas para los países en desarrollo, especialmente luego de desastres naturales, como los recientes terremotos ocurridos en México y las tormentas que devastaron el Caribe. Es imprescindible que la comunidad mundial reduzca los costos de las remesas mediante la eliminación de los contratos de exclusividad, en especial en los países de ingreso alto de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos (OCDE). También hay una necesidad imperiosa de hacer frente a las medidas de eliminación del riesgo de los bancos internacionales”, expresó Dilip Ratha, autor principal del informe y director de la Asociación Mundial de Conocimientos sobre Migración y Desarrollo (KNOMAD). En una sección especial del informe sobre el regreso forzoso y voluntario de los migrantes, se señala una desaceleración del aumento de refugiados, personas en busca de asilo y migrantes indocumentados que llegan a Europa. Mientras los países europeos lidian con los flujos de refugiados y migrantes, los países de ingreso bajo y mediano siguen alojando a más del 90 % de los refugiados. Esto pone de manifiesto los desafíos que suponen el retorno y la reintegración de los migrantes. Algunas de las políticas que promueven el regreso voluntario y la reintegración exitosa en los países de origen son el reconocimiento de las aptitudes y las calificaciones adquiridas en el extranjero; la posibilidad de obtener una residencia permanente en el país receptor; programas de lucha contra la discriminación y de acceso igualitario en los países de origen, y la transferibilidad de los beneficios sociales. “Es necesario abordar los factores básicos de la crisis migratoria actual: el conflicto, la privación económica, las presiones demográficas y el cambio climático. El Banco Mundial está analizando políticas y programas que ayuden a dar respuesta a estas problemáticas”, explicó Michal Rutkowski, director superior de Prácticas Mundiales de Protección Social y Trabajo del Banco Mundial. En el informe se presentan los resultados de una encuesta, llevada a cabo por la Organización Internacional del Trabajo y la KNOMAD, sobre los costos de contratación pagados por trabajadores migrantes no especializados. La reducción de los costos de contratación forma parte del Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible de promover una migración segura, periódica y ordenada. Estos costos pueden alcanzar cifras exorbitantes en algunos corredores. Por ejemplo, en Arabia Saudita, una cantidad considerable de trabajadores de la construcción pakistaníes habría pagado más de USD 5000 a agentes de contratación, un monto equivalente a 20 meses de haberes o más. Los esfuerzos por reducir los costos de contratación implicarían la restricción de los abusos y la explotación cometidos por agencias de contratación ilegales, la cooperación de buena fe con empleadores en el extranjero y el fortalecimiento de la coordinación bilateral entre los países de origen y de destino de la mano de obra. Tendencias regionales de las remesas Según las estimaciones, las remesas dirigidas a la región de Asia oriental y el Pacífico registrarán una recuperación del 4,4 % y alcanzarán los USD 128 000 millones en 2017, con lo que se revertirá la caída del 2,6 % sufrida en 2016. Las remesas a Filipinas mantendrán su resiliencia pese a la disminución de los ingresos procedentes de Arabia Saudita. También se espera una recuperación este año de las remesas a Viet Nam, procedentes en gran medida de Estados Unidos, mientras que los flujos de remesas a Indonesia seguirán reduciéndose debido a la prohibición gubernamental que pesa sobre el ingreso de trabajadoras domésticas a países de Oriente Medio. El crecimiento de las remesas a la región ascenderá a un modesto 3,4 % en 2018, con lo que se alcanzarán los USD 132 000 millones. Luego de una caída de tres años consecutivos, se espera que las remesas a países de la región de Europa y Asia central crezcan un 8,6 % y asciendan a USD 43 000 millones este año. Esta recuperación se debe principalmente a la apreciación del rublo ruso en relación con el dólar estadounidense. Con miras al futuro, la recuperación económica de la Federación de Rusia, la recuperación sostenida de Kazajstán y el aumento del empleo en la zona del euro suponen un panorama más positivo para las remesas dirigidas a la región, para las que se prevé un sólido crecimiento del 6,8 %, con lo que alcanzarán los USD 46 000 millones en 2018. Se espera un aumento del 6,9 % de las remesas dirigidas a América Latina y el Caribe, que alcanzarán los USD 79 000 millones en 2017. El crecimiento económico y la recuperación del mercado laboral de Estados Unidos están teniendo un impacto positivo en las perspectivas de los flujos de remesas a México, que este año recibirá una cifra récord de USD 31 000 millones. El crecimiento de las remesas ha sido particularmente importante en América Central. No obstante, el crecimiento de las remesas dirigidas a la región se moderará en 2018 y ascenderá a USD 82 000 millones. Tras una caída de dos años, se espera que las remesas destinadas a la región de Oriente Medio y Norte de África crezcan un 4,6 % y alcancen los USD 51 000 millones este año, impulsadas, en su mayoría, por importantes flujos a Egipto, el mayor receptor de la región, en respuesta a la devaluación de la libra egipcia. Sin embargo, las perspectivas de crecimiento se verán opacadas por un menor crecimiento del CCG debido a los recortes en la producción petrolera y a la consolidación fiscal. Las remesas dirigidas a la región crecerán un 2,9 % y alcanzarán los USD 53 000 millones en 2018. El crecimiento de las remesas destinadas a la región de Asia meridional será de un discreto 1,1 % para llegar a los USD 112 000 millones este año, debido al impacto sostenido de la reducción de los precios del petróleo y a las políticas de “nacionalización” que generan restricciones en las condiciones del mercado laboral en el CCG. Las remesas a India, el mayor receptor de remesas del mundo, crecerán un 4,2 % en 2017 y alcanzarán los USD 65 000 millones, luego de sufrir una reducción del 9 % en 2016. Se espera que los flujos de remesas a Pakistán se mantengan sin cambios este año, mientras que en Sri Lanka, Bangladesh y Nepal se observará una disminución. Las remesas dirigidas a la región crecerán apenas un 2,6 % y alcanzarán los USD 114 000 millones en 2018. Impulsadas por el repunte de la actividad económica en los países de ingreso alto de la OCDE, y conforme a las proyecciones, las remesas destinadas a África al sur del Sahara experimentarán un considerable crecimiento del 10 % y se ubicarán en los USD 38 000 millones este año. Se prevé un crecimiento en los principales países receptores de remesas de la región: Nigeria, Senegal y Ghana. La región también incluye una serie de países en los que las remesas representan una parte importante del producto interno bruto, incluidos Liberia (26 %), Comoras (21 %) y Gambia (20 %). Las remesas tendrán un crecimiento moderado del 3,8 % y alcanzarán los USD 39 000 millones en 2018. Para consultar la reseña sobre migración y desarrollo, así como datos sobre las remesas, visite www.knomad.org. Para interactuar con expertos en migración, visite http://blogs.worldbank.org/peoplemove/.

WASHINGTON, October 3, 2017 – Remittances to low- and middle-income countries are on course to recover in 2017 after two consecutive years of decline, says the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, released today. The Bank estimates that officially recorded remittances to developing countries are expected to grow by 4.8 percent to $450 billion for 2017. Global remittances, which include flows to high-income countries, are projected to grow by 3.9 percent to $596 billion. The recovery in remittance flows is driven by relatively stronger growth in the European Union, Russian Federation, and the United States. As a result, those regions likely to see the strongest growth in remittance inflows this year are Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, fiscal tightening, due to low oil prices, and policies discouraging recruitment of foreign workers, will dampen remittance flows to East and South Asia. Among major remittance recipients, India retains its top spot, with remittances expected to total $65 billion this year, followed by China ($61 billion), the Philippines ($33 billion), Mexico (a record $31 billion), and Nigeria (($22 billion). In keeping with an improving global economy, remittances to low- and middle-income countries are expected to grow modestly by 3.5 percent in 2018, to $466 billion. Global remittances will grow by 3.4 percent to $616 billion in 2018. The global average cost of sending $200 remained stagnant at 7.2 percent in the third quarter of 2017.This was significantly higher than the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 3 percent. Sub-Saharan Africa, with an average cost of 9.1 percent, remains the highest-cost region. Two major factors contributing to high costs are exclusive partnerships between national post office systems and any single money transfer operator (MTO), which stifles market competition and allows the MTO to raise remittance fees, as well as de-risking by commercial banks, as they close bank accounts of MTOs, in order to cope with the high regulatory burden aimed at reducing money laundering and financial crime “Remittances are a lifeline for developing countries; this is particularly true following natural disasters, such as the recent earthquakes in Mexico and the storms devastating the Caribbean. It is imperative for the global community to reduce the cost of remitting money, by eliminating exclusivity contracts, especially in the high-income OECD countries. There is also an urgent need to address de-risking behavior of global banks,” said Dilip Ratha, lead author of the Brief and head of KNOMAD. In a special feature on forced and voluntary return migration, the Brief notes that the surge in refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants arriving in Europe is slowing. Even as European countries grapple with refugee and migrant flows, low- and middle-income countries continue to host more than 90 percent of refugees. It highlights the challenges of return and reintegration of migrants. Policies that promote voluntary return and successful reintegration back home include: recognition of skills and qualifications acquired abroad; the possibility of securing a permanent residency in the host country; anti-discrimination and equal access programs in the countries of origin; and portability of social benefits. "The fundamental drivers of the ongoing migration crisis – conflict, economic deprivation, demographic pressures and environmental change – need to be addressed. The World Bank is looking into policies and programs that will help tackle these issues,” said Michal Rutkowski, Senior Director of the Social Protection and Jobs Global Practice at the World Bank. The Brief presents the results of a survey, conducted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD), on recruitment costs paid by low-skilled migrant workers. Reducing recruitment costs is a part of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of promoting safe, regular and orderly migration. Such costs can be exorbitantly high in some corridors. For example, a significant number of Pakistani construction workers in Saudi Arabia reportedly paid over $5,000 to recruitment agents, an amount equivalent to 20 months or more of earnings. Efforts to reduce recruitment costs would require curtailing the abuses and exploitation by illegal recruitment agencies, cooperation with bona fide overseas employers, and stronger bilateral coordination between labor sending and destination countries. Regional Remittance Trends Remittances to the East Asia and Pacific region are expected to rebound by 4.4 percent to $128 billion in 2017, reversing a decline of 2.6 percent in 2016. Remittances to the Philippines continue to remain resilient despite declining inflows from Saudi Arabia. Remittances to Vietnam, largely sourced from the United States, are also anticipated to recover this year, while flows to Indonesia will continue to shrink due to a government ban on female domestic workers to the Middle East. Growth in remittances to the region will be a modest 3.4 percent in 2018 to $132 billion. After declining for three consecutive years, remittances to countries in the Europe and Central Asia region are expected to grow by 8.6 percent to $43 billion this year. The recovery is mainly due to the appreciation of the Russian ruble against the dollar. Going forward, the economic recovery in Russia, continued recovery in Kazakhstan, and increased employment in the Euro Area imply a more positive outlook for remittances for the region, which are expected to grow by a robust 6.8 percent to $46 billion in 2018. Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to increase by 6.9 percent to $79 billion in 2017.  Economic growth and improvement in the labor market in the United States is having a positive impact on the outlook for remittance flows to Mexico, which will receive a record $31 billion this year. Growth in remittances has been particularly strong in Central America. However, growth in remittances to the region will moderate in 2018 to $82 billion. After two years of decline, remittances to the Middle East and North Africa region are expected to grow by 4.6 percent to $51 billion this year, largely driven by strong flows to Egypt, the region’s largest recipient, in response to the devaluation of the Egyptian pound. The growth outlook is, however, dampened by lower growth in the GCC due to oil production cuts and fiscal consolidation. Remittances to the region will grow by 2.9 percent to $53 billion in 2018. Remittances growth to the South Asia region will be moderate at 1.1 percent to $112 billion this year, due to continuing impact of lower oil prices and ‘nationalization’ polices leading to constrained labor market conditions in the GCC. Remittances to India, the world’s largest remittance recipient, will grow by 4.2 percent in 2017 to $65 billion, following a decline of nine percent in 2016. Flows to Pakistan are expected to remain flat this year, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal will see a decline. Remittances to the region will grow by a weak 2.6 percent to $114 billion in 2018.   Buoyed by improved economic activity in high-income OECD countries, remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa are projected to grow by a robust 10 percent to $38 billion this year. The region’s major remittance receiving countries, Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana, are all set for growth. The region is also host to a number of countries where remittances account for a significant share of GDP, including Liberia (26 percent), Comoros (21 percent), and the Gambia (20 percent). Remittances will grow by a moderate 3.8 percent to $39 billion in 2018.     The Migration and Development Brief and the latest migration and remittances data are available at www.knomad.org Interact with migration experts at http://blogs.worldbank.org/peoplemove/

Nace el primer fondo global para apoyar las demandas territoriales de los indígenas, considerados los mejores cuidadores del planeta

Organization: Checchi
Country: El Salvador
Closing date: 25 Oct 2017

Checchi and Company Consulting, Inc., an international development firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Gender-based Violence/Criminal Justice Advisor for the USAID-funded Justice Sector Strengthening Activity (JSSA) in El Salvador. The JSSA provides technical assistance to key justice sector institutions and supports initiatives to improve inter-institutional coordination, reduce impunity, improve court administration practices, and promote citizen participation and awareness of legal reforms to fight corruption.

The Gender-based Violence/Criminal Justice Advisor (based in San Salvador) will provide technical assistance to the Attorney General’s Office, Supreme Court, National Civilian Police and Forensic Institute to strengthen the prosecution of domestic violence and sexual crimes. He/she also will provide capacity-building assistance and training to justice sector institutions to more effectively manage cases of gender-based violence.

This is an excellent opportunity for a current or former prosecutor or victims’ rights advocate interested in working overseas. Candidates for this position must possess a law degree or an advanced degree in a related discipline; and education/experience on gender issues, human rights, international law, victimology, international best practices and/or case management approaches. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken Spanish. Experience in a developing context or in Latin America is a plus.

How to apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jssp@checchiconsulting.com. Please put “Gender-based Violence/Criminal Justice Advisor” in the subject line of the e-mail, and indicate where you saw this ad. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.checchiconsulting.com. No telephone calls please.

Organization: UN Children’s Fund
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 30 Oct 2017

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Purpose for the job

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, and in close coordination with the PFP team, the incumbent is accountable for technical support and assistance in the design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of direct marketing campaigns for recruiting pledge donors as well as nurturing and cultivating relations with individual donors. Identify, increase and maintain contributions of individuals by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Help manage the strategic fundraising plan for individuals

Prospects new partners and negotiates alliances related to individual donors

Help develop new and imaginative fundraising activities

Undertakes surveys and field visits in order to monitor and evaluate strategy implementation

Guides and supervises staff.

Monitors compliance of work plan

Help to manage the strategic fundraising plan for individuals including marketing, advertising and budget development activities to support strategic business goals. Develops an annual work plan after implementing the appropriate market research for the introduction and implementation of a methodical and profitable private sector fundraising programme, including a budget for expenses and projected revenues.

Prospects new partners and negotiates alliances related to individual pledge and donors. Manage relationship with established partners to obtain free of charge services or significant discounts. Propose new donation channels always addressed to individuals.

Analyzes and defines criteria to be adopted for the insertion and management of information at donor perfect system. Apply advanced analytical techniques to assess donor database defining segmentation. Manage the printing, customization, and handling and roll out campaigns. Evaluate implemented strategies’ results and adequate as needed. Oversees databases to make risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus efforts on the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success and to have reference information for decision making.;

Motivates and inspires supporters with a holistic and sustainable social responsiveness approach, by giving talks to groups or seeking opportunities with the media to advocate UNICEF mission. Increase funds by researching and targeting trusts individuals, whose criteria match UNICEF aims and activities; while nurturing and cultivating relationships with existing supporters and donors

Help to develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organizing events, management and development of direct marketing campaigns for recruiting pledge donors among others.

Approves disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and those activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments.

Undertakes surveys and field visits in order to monitor and evaluate strategy implementation. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve results.

Guides and supervises staff. Ensures their training needs are met, and provides on-the-job training. Identify recruit and supervise technical resources and consultants as necessary.

Monitors compliance of work plan to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved and measures the impact of actions and analyses, reviews, and reports on effectiveness of actions in an effort to maximize results.

Competencies and level of proficiency required

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication [II]

Working with people [II]

Drive for results [II]

Functional Competencies:

•Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I]

•Analyzing [I]

•Relating and Networking [II]

•Persuading and Influencing [II]

•Entrepreneurial thinking [I]

Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Advanced University degree in marketing, public relations or related areas; University degree combined with 5 or more years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience: Minimum two years, ideally five years of relevant professional work experience in fundraising activities and managing individual supporter’s portfolio.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish required

Candidates must be of Mexican Nationality

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=507624

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Colombia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2017

Position Title : Chief of Mission

Duty Station : Bogota, Colombia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade D1

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 12 October 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and

non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

   1. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for South America and overall guidance of the Director General, as well as in close cooperation with relevant Country Offices (CO) in the field and units at Headquarters (HQ), the Chief of Mission will be responsible and accountable for the relationships with the government of Colombia, diplomatic representatives and other organizations regarding the full range of IOM services. He/she will also be responsible for keeping the Regional Office and Headquarters’ units informed of relevant governmental concerns and programmatic developments.

The Chief of Mission will be IOM’s interlocutor with the relevant ministries and local government authorities, UN Specialized Agencies, and local and international NGOs and private sector. The Chief of Mission will be responsible and accountable for developing and promoting IOM’s strategy and programming in Colombia within the overall regional framework.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Development and follow up of strategies, policies and programmes

1. Develop, clarify and contribute to IOM’s overall mandate and strategy and spearhead project development and implementation in Colombia following appropriate consultation with the Regional Office for South America within the overall regional framework, Headquarters, Member States and other relevant stakeholders.

2. Play an integral role in policy discussions and ensure approved policies are appropriately integrated in IOM activities in Colombia.

3. Stimulate, catalyse and support project development in Colombia through a comprehensive fundraising strategy which includes multilateral and bilateral donors, national and local government, and public/private partnerships. Assess appropriateness and effectiveness of programme development strategies and fundraising, and recommend process improvements including the systematization and transfer of capacities and experiences in the context of the global knowledge management strategy.

4. Direct and monitor project planning design and implementation in Colombia, and provide necessary support to the sub-offices. Evaluate IOM’s operational activities in Colombia and take appropriate measures to increase their effectiveness.

5. Advise RO and HQ on national policy and migration trends in the country and region as well as governments’ migration policies affecting the activities of IOM in Colombia and prepare proposals for appropriate action.

6. Take full responsibility for the successful execution of on-going operational programmes and the development of new ones including a strategy for identifying new opportunities.

7. Ensure that IOM cluster-led functions are carried out and reported upon regularly.

8. Provide advice and technical assistance to the Colombian government in the context of the peace process in the areas of child soldiers, DDR and assistance to victims of the conflict including reparations of victims living abroad.

9. Supervise the implementation and assure high quality performance of a large variety of projects related to migration, environment and climate change; social inclusion of migrants; community stabilization in rural areas; migration and health; diaspora engagement; AVRR; labour migration, border management and trafficking in persons and smuggling; and assure the inclusion of cross cutting issues such as gender and ethnicity.

Resources Management and Capacity Building

1. Direct the operational, human resources, administrative, budgetary and financial activities of the Country Office and oversee those of the Sub-Offices in accordance with the Organization’s rules and procedures.

2. Report regularly to the Director General, Regional Director and the senior staff in HQ, PAC and MAC and other interested partners on progress achieved and development in Colombia. Prepare regular and special reports including narrative, impact, policy, financial, evaluation and statistics covering IOM activities. Prepare briefings and background information requested by the Regional Office, HQ, the Government and other entities.

Representation of IOM

1. Support regional and international processes and dialogues on migration relevant to Colombia, particularly regarding the neighbouring countries in border areas. Ensure the participation of government officials in these initiatives.

2. Support the Regional Office for South America in its role as the technical secretariat of the South American Conference on Migration (SACM), and in the preparation and implementation of the conference’s meetings, assuring high level participation of the Government of Colombia.

3. Represent the Organization at national and international conferences and meetings. Develop public relations and media activities in order to promote IOM’s image and programmes. Participate in appropriate policy and operational United Nations Country Team (UNCT) inter-agency mechanisms.

4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations and/or Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in diplomacy, fundraising and public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities and international institutions;

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; ability to prepare and deliver speeches on various activities of the Organization;

• Proven liaison and negotiation skills;

• Demonstrated strategic and creative thinking competencies;

• Sound knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization;

• Knowledge of programme planning, development and management;

• Knowledge and experience on regional migration issues;

• Effective resource management skills, sound knowledge of financial and business administration and of the principles and practices of management; ability to motivate, supervise and coach/ direct staff; and,

• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. _

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 12 October 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 29.09.2017 to 12.10.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/214 (P) – Chief of Mission (D1) – Bogota, Colombia (55193562) Released

Posting: Posting NC55193569 (55193569) Released

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières
Country: Spain
Closing date: 24 Oct 2017

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The objective of the surgical care referent is to provide technical support for surgery to all projects in the field.

The work will be carried out in the framework of the Strategic plan OCBA, the operational policy and OCBA annual plans as well as the Medical department plans.

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

The surgical care referent advisor will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Head of Referents – Team A (hospitals / secondary-tertiary health care), and works in close collaboration with the Head of Operational Unit, with the rest of medical referents of the medical department, and with the Op-Cell based Medical advisors.

S/he will be based in Barcelona and give support in this area to the polyvalent medical staff in the cells, the teams in the field and operations department in general at HQ level. While in the field, he/she works under the regular hierarchical and functional structures of the missions, while keeping communication with the Medical Department.

JOB PROFILE

The successful applicant will be the referent in surgery, being the medical focal point in regard to technical and strategic matters of this domain.

This referent role includes responding to the needs and requests of OCBA missions, as well as providing direct technical support and strategic direction to Operational Cells at headquarters level.

In line with international best practices and standards and in close coordination with other referent advisors, especially with Anaesthesia, Gyn-obstetric, nursing and hospital management referent advisor, the surgical care referent will contribute to a more transversal, integrated and holistic support to the cells and the field.

Based in Barcelona, her/is main responsibility is to provide timely and effective support to the polyvalent medical staff in the cells and the teams in the field of surgery.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

He/she will:

• Provide the strategic direction to MSF OCBA in the areas of surgery by supporting the OCBA Operational Department in defining the strategy for surgery activities inside the existing medical humanitarian portfolio in OCBA

• Ensure internationally recognized surgical quality standards by validated MSF clinical protocols, guidelines and evidence-based practice related to surgery surgical trauma care and burns care

• Conduct field visits and assist in the set-up, implementation and follow-up of projects/programmes and activities with surgical activity

• Contribute to the MSF Surgery Working group activity

• Participate in conferences, congresses, workshops, forums, or medical meetings related to his/her area of work, when requested by the Medical Director and / or validated by his/her Head of referents

• Produce periodic (at least bi-annual) reports on follow-up and analysis of compiled data, figures on surgery activities, from the Health Information System files sent by field missions (HIS).

• Supports the Communication Department when communicating related to surgical activities or programs (interviews with press and other media)

• To support the Human Resources Department in the recruitment, matching and professional develop the pool of surgeons

• Identify the training needs related to surgery and in collaboration with the Medical Learning Advisor and MSF OCBA training unit

• To perform on the job training and mentoring national and international surgeon in order to contribute to build up internal organization capacity

• Provide answers and guidance to field staff clinical questions via the MSF Telemedicine platform, deciding allocation policy.

• When required she/he will provide technical advice in the resolution of events related to Severe Medical Adverse Events and Medical Professional Commission.

• Participate in the roster of Medical Guardia

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education, Experience and desired attributes

• Medical doctor, certified surgeon
• Wide experience in all aspects of surgery, including surgical trauma care and burns management.
• At least one year field experience as a surgeon with surgical programmers in humanitarian crisis situations, preferably with MSF.
• Experience with research and publications are preferable.
• Education and /or experience in Public health will be a valuable asset.
• Proficiency in the English and French language. Knowledge of other languages (Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese) is an asset.
• Knowledge in computer: Excel, Word and PowerPoint programmes.

CompetencIes:

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Vision
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation
• Initiative and Innovation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

CONDITIONS

• Based in Barcelona–Spain, at the Médecins sans Frontières OCBA Headquarters within the OCBA Medical Department, with frequent travelling (approximately 30% of her/his working time) for field visits abroad and /or for international meetings.
• Fulltime job
• Minimum commitment with the position of 3 years
• Annual gross salary: 35,964.18 € (12 months payments) + secondary benefits, based on OCBA reward policy
• Starting date: 02 November 2017.

How to apply:

To apply, all applicants should please send their CV and cover letter under the reference “**Surgical Referent**” to recruitment-bcn@barcelona.msf.org

Please submit your CV and cover letter in ONE file and name the file with your LAST NAME.

Closing date: October 24th, 2017

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position. Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognised disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position. C

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