[{"bbox": [83, 106, 1145, 212], "category": "Text", "text": "making process, non-discrimination and equal access, accountability and access to the rule of law, and transparency and access to information. It will develop the capacities of ‘rights-holders’ to claim their rights and ‘duty-bearers’ to meet their obligations. In line with the rights-based approach methodology, the proposed action will abide by the 'do no harm principle' to avoid unintended negative impact in terms of human rights³⁴."}, {"bbox": [83, 238, 1145, 291], "category": "Text", "text": "Guatemala has ratified all relevant international conventions to the action, including the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the eight fundamental labour conventions of the ILO."}, {"bbox": [83, 317, 1145, 584], "category": "Text", "text": "In fact the action, by improving the employability of targeted beneficiaries (in particular, young people, women, returning migrants, persons with disabilities and the indigenous population) and enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation capacities of new and expanding MSMEs, focusing on supporting entrepreneurial ventures or MSMEs led by (or with a high participation) of young people and women; will empower rights-holders to claim their rights. In this case, their labour rights, which are a key element of the concept of decent work that this action promotes. In fact, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines decent work as productive work for women and men in conditions of freedom, equality, safety and human dignity. Decent work involves opportunities for work that is productive and delivers a fair income, security in the workplace and social protection for workers and their families, better prospects for personal development and social integration, freedom for people to express their concerns, organize and participate in the decisions that affect their lives and equality of opportunity and treatment for all."}, {"bbox": [83, 609, 1145, 715], "category": "Text", "text": "Furthermore, by strengthening institutional capacities for the implementation of the National Policy for Decent Employment (PNED), notably of the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Education, the action will build the capacities of these duty-bearers to protect, promote and fulfil the aforementioned human rights."}, {"bbox": [83, 742, 1145, 875], "category": "Text", "text": "Organisations representing rights-holders (such as young people, women and indigenous people) and other representatives of civil society were consulted by the government of Guatemala during the development process of the PNED, whose implementation the proposed action will support. In fact, dialogue at both the sector and territorial level were pursued. Regarding the governance structure of the proposed action, representatives of civil society organisations will be invited to participate in the programme's steering committee."}, {"bbox": [83, 907, 180, 933], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disability"}, {"bbox": [83, 933, 1145, 1119], "category": "Text", "text": "As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as D0. This implies that although disability is not targeted in the principal objective nor it is a significant objective in the action, an special emphasis will be given to promoting inclusiveness and the participation in planned activities of young people, women, returning migrants and persons with disabilities, particularly those who are indigenous and live in rural and poorest areas. In fact, for indicator 1.2.1 there is a specific share of the goal for participants, of persons with disabilities. Moreover, the Guidelines for grant applicants of the call for proposals mentioned in activity 1.3.A2 included the following priority:"}, {"bbox": [90, 1144, 1145, 1251], "category": "List-item", "text": "A. Promote inclusiveness, focusing on supporting entrepreneurial ventures or micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) led by (or with a high participation) of young people and women. In particular, those who are indigenous and live in rural areas (specially, where there are high levels of poverty, unemployment and migration -returning migrants are also included), as well as persons with disabilities."}, {"bbox": [83, 1284, 196, 1309], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Democracy"}, {"bbox": [83, 1310, 1145, 1442], "category": "Text", "text": "This action aims to reduce poverty in Guatemala, specifically by improving labour market access for all. In particular for young people, women, returning migrants, persons with disabilities and the indigenous population in line with the National Policy for Decent Employment 2017 – 2032. By doing so, it will contribute to improving the economic situation of many Guatemalans. This will in turn positively impact the social environment and political stability of the country, supporting democracy."}, {"bbox": [83, 1500, 473, 1526], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Conflict sensitivity, peace and resilience"}, {"bbox": [83, 1527, 1145, 1606], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action is conflict sensitive and promotes peace and inclusion by fostering social dialogue. In fact, it will support the implementation of comprehensive technical assistance to assist Guatemala to fulfil its commitments related to the roadmap on Freedom of Association and Collective bargaining (ILO's Conventions 87 and 98). These"}, {"bbox": [73, 1637, 891, 1663], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³⁴ http://www.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sectors/rights-based-approach-development-cooperation_en"}, {"bbox": [1041, 1663, 1157, 1687], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 15 of 35"}]