[{"bbox": [82, 105, 1147, 373], "category": "Text", "text": "In order to address this problem, the EU and other actors, notably GIZ, the ILO and USAID, have been actively engaged in employment related projects. In fact, as a result of the successful implementation of previous programmes, notably the \"Youth Employment Programme - DCI-ALA/2011/023-514\" and the ongoing \"Support to Decent Employment in Guatemala Programme - LA/2018/40889\" (also known as Decent Employment Programme), which builds upon the achievements of the former, the EU is recognised as a key partner in the promotion of decent employment in Guatemala. Actually, the National Policy for Decent Employment 2017 – 2032 (Política Nacional de Empleo Digno – PNED -) that the Youth Employment programme contributed to develop and whose implementation the Decent Employment Programme is currently supporting, has become the public policy that has transcended governments that guides and channels efforts by the main stakeholders aiming to improve employment conditions in the country."}, {"bbox": [82, 396, 1147, 663], "category": "Text", "text": "The Decent Employment Programme was financed by the previous MIP for Guatemala (2013-2020) with an EU contribution of € 15 million. Specifically, this Programme aims to increase decent employment opportunities for all, particularly for young people and women, in line with the PNED. It has three expected results, which are: (R1) The institutional framework for the implementation of the National Policy for Decent Employment has been strengthened; (R2) Employability of targeted beneficiaries has been improved; and (R3) Entrepreneurship and innovation capacities of new and expanding micro, small and medium sized enterprises are enhanced. It is implemented in indirect management with Guatemala (the Ministry of Economy is the lead beneficiary-implementing institution and the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education are co-beneficiaries) and direct management (procurement of services and grants - call for proposals). The financing agreement was signed by Guatemala on December 12th 2019 and came into effect that same day. Its implementation period ends in December 2024."}, {"bbox": [82, 687, 1147, 1008], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU proposes three priority areas for Guatemala to be supported financially by the new Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021 - 2027: 1) Green Deal; 2) Sustainable and inclusive growth; 3) Good Governance and Human Development. This proposal is fully consistent with the European Commission's five strategic priorities on International Partnerships and specifically seeks the involvement of Guatemala in global challenges that require international collaboration such as the fight against climate change, environmental protection, inclusive and sustainable social and economic development and strengthening of public institutions. Furthermore, the EU considers that digitalisation, science, technology and innovation (fourth strategic priority) are essential instruments to achieve the objectives and results of the MIP. They are also fundamental for Guatemala to respond to the challenges it faces in meeting the goals set in its National Development Plan, the K'atun 2032, which together with the current Government's General Policy 2020-2024 constitute the national long-term development policy. Moreover, the achievement of the objectives set in the MIP is expected to have a positive impact on the EU's fifth strategic priority on migration, by addressing some of its root causes."}, {"bbox": [109, 1051, 349, 1083], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.2. Problem Analysis"}, {"bbox": [82, 1122, 303, 1150], "category": "Text", "text": "Short problem analysis:"}, {"bbox": [82, 1174, 1147, 1337], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU is committed to supporting Guatemala's efforts to drive an economic recovery and tackle the significant employment challenges the country is facing in a post-COVID context. Specifically, for this purpose, the EU proposes this action, which is a €15 million top-up to the ongoing \"Support to Decent Employment in Guatemala Programme\" (LA/2019/040-889), to maximise its impact on fostering decent work opportunities, notably for the most vulnerable (i.e., indigenous people, women, the young and persons with disabilities and most affected by the informal economy."}, {"bbox": [82, 1360, 1147, 1628], "category": "Text", "text": "The proposed action aims to contribute to priority area 2) Sustainable and inclusive growth of the MIP 2021-2027. In particular, to the Industry sector (DAC code 321), which among others seeks to support the integration of youth and women as active participants in the economy. This includes strengthening their capacity as entrepreneurs; improving access to vocational training linked to the labour market's demand; and improving access to affordable financial services to invest, save and manage risks. Specifically, the proposed action will contribute to reaching Specific Objective 2: Guatemala has a conducive business environment that support entrepreneurship and the competitiveness of micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs), in particular in the green, blue and circular economies for the generation of decent employment opportunities. Regarding expected results per specific objective, it will contribute to achieving Result 2.3: Labour market access for youth, women, returning migrants, persons with disabilities and indigenous population is improved."}, {"bbox": [1051, 1663, 1158, 1687], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 7 of 35"}]