Gabriela Ramos

Calling NGOs working on #GBV and environment, climate change and biodiversity linkages / including those working on #water security! Join this webinar to learn more about the USAID RISE Challenge and how to apply. https://lnkd.in/eBsKCdRC

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#ESG_Friday Today, I would like to reflect a bit on how to build high-impact multi-stakeholder partnerships and engagement. After completing the “Sustainable Partnership” training (The Partnering Initiative) I am pleased to share the main points with you. From my perspective, partnership is about Values, Sense, Purpose, and Maturity. It is very important to develop a partnership-enabling ecosystem where business is a key development actor that engages and supports changes, making organizations, governments, various institutions, and communities more “fit for partnering.” In the context of this task, I advocate for raising understanding and building partnering competence, establishing good practice standards, developing platforms and mechanisms to systematically catalyze partnerships, promoting partnering knowledge and skills, and supporting national and international policy initiatives. From my experience, "everything is figureoutable" in healthy partnerships, and our task is to do our best to unleash the power of partnership for a prosperous and sustainable future. We, more than anyone else, understand that when partnership fails, courtesy and diplomacy prevail. When diplomacy fails, war comes to our homes.

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Pleased to highlight the important commitments made by G7 Leaders to advance women's economic security! They underscored the importance of strengthening the care economy as essential to enabling women's economic leadership, and set a target to track progress, "aim[ing] by 2035 to support 200 million more women to join the workforce by investing in efforts to close the global gap in the availability of childcare, including through the The World Bank Invest in Childcare Initiative." USAID helped launch the World Bank Invest in Childcare Initiative two years ago, with a commitment of $50 million over 5 years. This public-private partnership is showing immense impact. In partnership with other G7 nations, hopes are high that we will reach the historic target set last week.

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Land Policies for Resilience and Equitable Growth in Africa: What Ethiopia can learn from the recommendations? =========================================== Global evidence suggests that land institutions and policies play a crucial role in ensuring security, formalizing titles, promoting rural entrepreneurship, facilitating urban planning, and fostering overall development. Conversely, weak institutional frameworks and unclear land policies can lead to tenure insecurity, inefficient land transactions, encroachment on common land, corruption, and conflict. Unfortunately, Ethiopia currently lacks both robust institutions and a clear national land policy. World Bank experts Klaus Deininger and Goyal have authored a book titled 'Land Policies for Resilient and Equitable Growth in Africa', which draws on global experiences to provide policy recommendations. It is believed that Ethiopia stands to benefit significantly from implementing these recommendations to improve its land governance and promote sustainable development. Improving land policies for resilience and equitable growth in Africa is crucial for sustainable development. The research by the World Bank team underscores the significance of responsible land governance in fostering equitable growth. Ethiopia stands to gain from adapting its land policies to foster inclusive growth. Land and property play a vital role in African households, representing 40 to 60 percent of their assets, as indicated by the research findings. The rapid urbanization in Africa underscores the urgent need for effective land policies. Additionally, the expansion of agricultural land due to demographic pressures and climate change underscores the necessity for a competitive land policy framework.

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Pls grab this magazine and read some thoughtful articles. Congratulations Dr Harsha Dayal for such an informative piece!

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The 4th International Conference for Small Island Developing States #SIDS4 took place on 27-30 May 2024 in Antigua & Barbuda marking the end of the SAMOA Pathway (2014-2024) & the beginning of the Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS #ABAS2024_2034. So, not an end, but the dawn of what we believe will be the most consequential decade for these vulnerable nations. #SIDS4 proper was preceded by an ample process of regional & interregional consultations which led to the formulation of #ABAS2024_2034 & its conclusion by acclamation on 11 April 2024 in New York & full endorsement on 30 May in Antigua & Barbuda. In my role as SIDS Senior Advisor, I had the privilege to work with great partners including from the host country Antigua & Barbuda Tumasie Blair, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), ODI Emily Wilkinson, the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Tom Mitchell, the PVBLIC Foundation Sergio Fernandez de Cordova & his team, #DrGeneLeon and my colleagues at United Nations Sai Navoti #AnyaThomas Tishka Francis Miniva Chibuye Rosemary O'Hehir & many others. I am particularly grateful to the young professionals who interned with us: Nicolina Sorensen and Justin Nadeau who took on great responsibilities in the preparatory process. Nicolina in particular helped organize the Children & Youth Action Summit #CYAS and the side event at #SIDS4 to link the vision of young people across #SIDS with the new programme of action. The very intense work paid off as all our proposals landed in the adopted #ABAS2024_2034 including the goal of resilient prosperity thru strong productive capacities, the #CenterOfExcellence & the #GlobalDataHub for SIDS, the #DebtSustainabilitySupportServices, the #IslandInvestmentForum & the #SIDSFutureForum. We now need to roll sleeves and put together the M&E Framework of #ABAS2024_2034 for clearly defined, quantified & costed results for the next 10 years. The Global Data Hub will complement and expand national capacities in accessing & using advanced data technologies including geospatial, geodesic, modern navigation systems, cloud and Quantum computing, AI etc. The Debt Sustainability Support Service will assist Governments to improve borrowing performance & restructure debt to free financial resources for development. And SIDS will have their Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity drawing on vast natural assets and their carbon sequestration capacity, all of great importance to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a global common. The Bank will also assist SIDS in attracting private capital at scale. Next off is the piloting & testing of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index #MVI to complement the #GNIperCapita for a more just access to concessional finance. I know I can count on all experts on my list to bring the #MVI to full adoption & make the global financial system more functional & relevant to each and every country in need. Thank you all for a great SIDS4 journey!

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The SIDS conference #SIDS4 is underway! it’s clear that the #blueeconomy is more than an economic opportunity; it’s vital for sustainability, resilience, and regeneration. As small island developing states lead the way, integrating action and investments in our oceans is crucial. We need to balance ecological health with economic progress, ensuring that both our people and our planet thrive. Let's commit to transformative policies, innovative solutions, and upscaled finance for a sustainable blue future. #SIDS #BlueEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #OceanConservation

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Announcement for Consultancy UNFPA Latin America and the Caribbean amd AECID Colombia - Cooperación Española en Colombia are committed to addressing structural inequalities and discrimination through the principles of "Leaving No One Behind" (LNOB) and "Reaching the Left Behind First." This involves increasing the statistical visibility of socially vulnerable populations based on their socio-demographic and territorial characteristics. Intersectionality is crucial in this process, as it reveals the compounded effects of multiple factors of inequality, providing evidence for informed decision-making and prioritization in public policies and development efforts. In this context, following the completion of the Population and Housing Censuses in Ecuador, Panama, and Belize, the UNFPA Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean is seeking to hire an individual consultant to develop three post-censal studies on the situation of indigenous peoples, based on the recent census data from these countries. https://lnkd.in/dXfZQ23w

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Congratulations to CONCORD EUROPE for this excellent report! I am honored to have supported the study alongside my colleague Max Nino-Zarazua. The study focuses on two specific Global Gateway projects in El Salvador and Lesotho, and examines how Global Gateways may contribute to reducing inequalities. The Global Gateway initiative aims to increase investments in the Global South, promote sustainable development, and enhance the EU’s global influence . However, it is crucial that Global Gateway projects commit to addressing inequalities to ensure quality investments that are human-centered and socially focused. The EU must 'compete' in the geopolitical and geoeconomic space by proposing an alternative based on its strongest asset: its social model. How can this be achieved? Here are the main recommendations: ➡ Identify inequality reduction as a principal objective in Global Gateway actions. ➡ Apply the Inequality Marker to all actions. ➡ Ensure adequate funding for the EC and implementing agencies to conduct Distributional Impact Assessments. ➡ Integrate the Distrubutional Impact Assessment qualitative tool proposed by CONCORD to complement quantitative analyses. ➡ Increase the proportion of grants over loans. ➡ Identify successful approaches to effectively target the poorest 40%. ➡ Actively involve CSOs in all phases of the project as co-designers of the Global Gateway programs. For the full study and reccomendations, click here: https://lnkd.in/e3qTS3Kp

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✋Interested in #indigenouspeoples and #humanrights? @IWGIA published the 38th edition of the Indigenous World, 🙌 Download it at http://bit.ly/2nTAsKO - Curious about developments in Kenya? 👉: https://bit.ly/3yCO6WM The recently released Indigenous World 2024 report by IWGIA sheds light on the complex interplay between climate policies and Indigenous Peoples' rights in Kenya. Key highlights include: - Climate Policy Impacts: Kenya's participation in international climate agreements has led to deals like the carbon trading agreement with UAE-based Blue Carbon, affecting thousands of hectares of forests and Indigenous communities. - Ogiek Evictions: Despite a landmark African Court ruling in favor of the Ogiek community, the Kenyan government has continued forced evictions from the Mau Forest, showcasing a persistent violation of Indigenous land rights. - Legislative Developments: New amendments to the Land Law and Climate Change Act are reshaping land acquisition and carbon market regulations, often sidelining the rights and livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples. These developments highlight the urgent need for inclusive policies that respect the rights and contributions of Indigenous peoples. 🔗 Read more about the Indigenous World 2024 and the situation in Kenya https://lnkd.in/dp-fmQ4j #IndigenousRights #ClimateJustice #Kenya #HumanRights #SustainableDevelopment #LandRights #FPIC #IWGIA

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"In the past four years alone the world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes, while nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer. If current trends continue, 575 million people will still be trapped in extreme poverty in 2030 – the deadline set by the world’s governments to eradicate it. Currently, more than 4 billion people have no access whatsoever to social protection. Hundreds of millions of people are struggling to survive in a world that has never been wealthier; many are driven to exhaustion in poorly paid, often dangerous jobs to satisfy the needs of the elite and to boost corporate profits. In low-income countries, where significant investment is still required, growth can still serve a useful role. In practice, however, it is often extractive, relying on the exploitation of a cheap workforce and the plundering of natural resources." https://lnkd.in/g3swArnx #inequality #poverty #exploitation #labour #humanrights #climatechange #equality #SDG #SDG2030 #2030Goals

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Sierra Leone has adopted the second generation of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP ll) — many thanks to the ILO and its partners in Sierra Leone for giving me the opportunity to produce this report. The DWCP II aims to mobilize all resources to create jobs and working conditions in which Sierra Leoneans, especially women, youth, people with disabilities (PWD), and vulnerable groups, can work in freedom, safety, and dignity. The DWCP is centered around the four pillars of the Decent Work Agenda: employment creation, social protection; rights at work; and s ocial dialogue, with gender as a cross -cutting theme. https://lnkd.in/eJHgUR_g

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Looking forward to discussing the intersection of just transition and adaptation during this Climate Strategies hosted webinar next week! Registration info in the link below.

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Closing the gap on climate ambition and action that are 1.5°C aligned, along with the mobilization of adequate climate finance with simplified access, remains crucial. @LDCChairUNFCCC #BonnClimateConference

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There is growing empirical literature showing that #aspirations, if matched with opportunities, can be important correlates of human capital investment, educational choices, and labor market performance. Joint team from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and The World Bank explored education and work aspiration of the youth aged 15-25 in #Uganda using results from a high-frequency phone survey. Most of the Ugandan #youth aspire to achieve upper secondary or tertiary education and get high-skilled and well-paid dream jobs when they reach 30 years old. However, the current gap between aspirations and reality is large, especially for the poorest individuals. Helping individuals to achieve aspirations by addressing the structural constraints and providing the tools necessary to realizing the goals seems to be more important than raising the aspirational bar. More detailed findings and policy recommendations can be found here: https://bit.ly/3WTWJWX Authors: Aziz Atamanov, Frédéric Cochinard, John Ilukor, Audrey Kemigisha, Andrew Mupere and Giulia Ponzini, PhD

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Brazilian Constitutional Amendment Proposal 48 (PEC 48), the "PEC of Death," threatens Indigenous lands in Brazil by enforcing a "Time Frame" for land occupation starting from 1988. The proposal, condemned by Articulação dos Povos Indígenas do Brasil (APIB) and other organizations, risks escalating violence, health crises, and environmental degradation. Senate debates continue, and Indigenous groups call for global support to protect their rights and fight climate change. #IndigenousRights #Environment #StopPEC48

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Another "very good" for UNDP in the Publish What You Fund 2024 #Aid Transparency Index. In the #2024Index, we are: 👉 ⬆ by 3.4 points 👉 2nd most transparent United Nations agency 👉 6th most transparent overall. In crisis response & #development work, we remain committed to #aidtransparency! https://lnkd.in/eGjK4u9u

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Our next phase of partnership in #DRC with Sida is starting - a #multisectoral approach with UNICEF Read more about the programme here: https://lnkd.in/eV_Hd3Xe #partnerships #nutrition4all #SDG2 #SDG17 #InvestinNutrition

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Climate change, food insecurity and conflict are a 'deadly trio' that must be tackled together. At today's High-level Panel on Climate Change, Food Security & Conflict, I highlighted the need for national ownership and flexible climate financing that can be tailored to complex needs.

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