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Julie Nurse, SpecialistJulie Nurse, SpecialistDepartment of Social Development and Employment Department of Social Development and Employment
Organization of American StatesOrganization of American States
Progress Report on the Puente in Progress Report on the Puente in the Caribbean Programthe Caribbean Program
2007-20082007-2008
Caribbean Conference on Horizontal Cooperation in Social Caribbean Conference on Horizontal Cooperation in Social ProtectionProtection
Port of Spain, September 11-12, 2008Port of Spain, September 11-12, 2008
OutlineOutlineBackground to the program
Pilot approachDesign considerations
Program implementationStrategies employedMain activities: purpose, outcomes and lessonsResults: Achievements and Shortcomings
ConclusionsConsiderations in applying the lessonsGeneral Lessons
BackgroundBackground
Implications of a Pilot ProgramImplications of a Pilot Program
Learning by doingA continual process of reflection and
programmatic adjustmentOngoing documentation of the processesLessons applied for future programming
Design ConsiderationsDesign ConsiderationsDifferences between Chile and the Caribbean
countriesCultural and linguistic differencesDifferences in size and scaleVulnerability issues: crime, migration, natural
disastersDifferences among the Caribbean countries
Development needsInstitutional realities
Distinction between the transfer and the application of the lessons from the transfer
Comparative Country ProfilesComparative Country ProfilesCountry Population Area
(sq. km)DevelopmentIndicators
GDP Per Capita (USD)
Ethnic Groups
Jamaica 2, 682, 000 10, 991 HDI: 0.736HDI Rank: #101Human Poverty Index: 14.3%
4,291 Black: 90.9%E. Indian: 1.3%Mixed: 7.3%White: 0.2%Chinese: 0.2%Other: 0.1%
Trinidad & Tobago
1, 324, 000 5128 HDI: 0.814HDI Rank: #59Human Poverty Index: 7.3%
14,603 E. Indian: 40%Black: 37.5%Mixed: 20.5%Other: 1.2%Unspecified: 0.8%
St. Lucia 164, 842 616 HDI:0.795HDI Rank: #72Human Poverty Index: 6.5%
6,707 Black: 90%Mixed: 6%E. Indian: 3%White: 1%
Chile 16.2 million
756, 950 HDI 0.867Rank: #40Human Poverty Index : 3.7%
12, 027 White & white-Amerindian: 95%Amerindian: 3%Other: 2%
ProgramProgram ImplementationImplementation
Strategies employedStrategies employedVirtual Forum
Online space designed to serve as pool for sharing comments, queries, concerns, responses and experiences related to the transfer and application of lessons on the Puente. A critical tool in transference process which facilitates continuous, virtual communication and training particularly among FOSIS tutors and Caribbean officers.
Mentoring by FOSIS Tutors Bridge between the Puente Program and Caribbean participants Technical advice in the transfer of lessons and design of local
programs Follow-up support and monitoring
Creating a multiplier effect through the selection of a small group of key individuals from Caribbean implementing agencies
Country Work Plans
Activities: Activities: Planning MeetingsPlanning Meetings
PurposeTo assess the needs and expectations of
participating countriesTo plan for the design of the program
OutcomesNeeds assessment from Caribbean countriesSystematization of country needs and design of
program based on the specific country needs and expectations
Definition of key actors and roles
Key Lesson: Key Lesson: One size does not fit all!!!
Activities:Activities:Program Launching and Introductory Program Launching and Introductory
WorkshopWorkshopPrimary Purpose
To bring together for the first time, the main actors involved in the program to share their experiences, needs and expectations of the program.
OutcomesBroad theoretical understanding of Puente
principles, methods and toolsReflections on the local context: how can
the Puente fit in my world?Identification of most urgent needs and
realistic plans for Pilot CountriesFirst country work plans developed
Key Lesson:Key Lesson: Puente was not built in a day!!!
Activities:Activities: Internship in Chile Internship in Chile
Primary Purpose: To enhance capacity in social protection strategies by observing the Puente Program at work, through field visits, lectures and interaction with stakeholders.
Outcomes Created a more balanced view of the
theory and practice of Puente Program Increased understanding of the reality for
which the Chile Puente Program was designed
Systematization of lessons learned which informed design of new local programs
Key Lesson:Key Lesson: Effective psychosocial support is critical to addressing the specific
needs of the families and improving quality of life!!!
Activities:Activities:Caribbean Monitoring VisitsCaribbean Monitoring Visits
Purpose To follow-up on the activities undertaken by the Caribbean
countries in the implementation of their Work Plans To provide technical support and advice on progress to date
and design of local programs
Outcomes Enhanced knowledge on Puente Program and
support for local programs among institutional partners, social workers and staff
Increased political and institutional support for local programs
Increased capacity of country teams to implement improved social protection strategies
Key Lesson:Key Lesson: A well-designed communication
strategy can promote local buy-in, inter-agency collaboration and
institutional commitment!!!
Results and achievementsResults and achievements• Strengthened institutional and human capacity in
more effective social protection strategies: • Targeting • Inter-institutional collaboration in social protection • Establishment of social networks• Family-oriented, rights based approach
• Creation or enhancement of 3 local programs which have integrated lessons of Puente while reflecting distinct country needs:• Bridge Jamaica• Koudemain Ste. Lucie • STEP-UP
• Political endorsement of local programs• Development of Opportunity Maps
Shortcomings and ChallengesShortcomings and ChallengesLimited use and functioning of the Virtual
ForumNeed to explore opportunities for broadening
and deepening involvement of UWI campusesDelays in production and distribution of
educational tools and materials for family interventions
Language differencesNeed to assign human resources for
implementation of work plans; multiple portfolios of local staff can be burdensome.
ConclusionsConclusions
Considerations in the Considerations in the Application of LessonsApplication of Lessons
What are the requirements and implications of a shift from demand-driven to supply-side approach e.g. supply and quality of public goods and services?
Finding appropriate strategies to address specific problems of rural and urban poverty
The adequacy of current local government structures to support a decentralized approach to social development
Transferability and applicability of current Puente Pillars…need for Caribbean-specific pillars
The effectiveness of a family-based approach to community-based, or national problems: e.g., unemployment, natural disasters, squatting; crime?
Implementing agencies are responsible for identifying and allocating financial resources for program execution
General Lessons of the ProgramGeneral Lessons of the ProgramThe success of a program such as the Puente,
requires strong political will and support.A pilot initiative with very real implications for the
countries involved: stakeholders, budget, human resources, institutional demands.
The need to allow local programs to evolve based on local reality and needs
The importance of an effective monitoring and evaluation system from the design stage of the program
There is value added in fostering collaboration, support and sharing among Caribbean countries
The Puente cannot and should not be transferred in its totality. It is important to identify the key and critical components of the Puente that can and should be applied to the Caribbean context.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Team meets with Family Intervention Unit and Mayor of Molina
Another satisfied Puente Family Launching in JamaicaYoung member of graduated family shows off her achievements
FOSIS team meets St. Lucia Social Network
FOSIS tutor shares the Puente board game with Jamaican social workers