International Cooperation Social Development Secretariat Mexico January 2011

1. International Cooperation Social DevelopmentSecretariat Mexico January 2011

2. Development of Basic Capabilities Bridges Economic Development and Greater Welfare Social Protection Network Social and Physical Environment The Live Better Strategy The strategy brings together all the programs and actions of the federal government, channeling them towards one objective –sustainable human development- and avoiding their dispersion under the following lines of action: Bridges between Social Development and Social Welfare To bridge the gap between social and economicpolicies. Includesprogramswhichfacilitateaccessto formal and well-paidjobs Development of Basic Capabilities Programs and actions that even up opportunities through access to education, health, and food. Social Protection Network To confront contingencies and risks, which make people vulnerable throughout life. Development and Improvement of the Physical and Social Environment To favor the cohesion of the social fabric and the regionally balanced and organized development of the territory 2

3. Live Better: InstitutionalCoordination Live Better lines up all the social programs of the federal government, and relies on the interinstitutional coordination between the various Secretariats, including the following:

4. LIVE BETTER: SEDESOL PROGRAMS Asentamientos Irregulares Tu Casa ViviendaRural Coinversión Social Rescate de espacios públicos PAIMEF INDESOL Bridges between Social and Economic Development Social Protection Network EnvironmentDevelopment Development of Basic Capabilities 1 Apoyo Alimentario Desarrollo de Zonas Prioritarias

5. Theimportance of internationalcooperation • Withthepurpose of boostingthereach of itsactions, theGovernment of Mexicofinds in themechanisms of internationalcooperationthebestalliestobeef up efforts in thefightagainstpoverty

6. Characteristics of International Cooperation • Mexico has the condition of being both an donor and a recipient of cooperation • The country does not have an agency for international cooperation for development. • The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs is in charge of coordinating international cooperation for development. • Cooperation projects are executed following a shared-costs scheme. Resource contribution varies depending on the modality and type of agreement. • SEDESOL, with its foreign counterparts, favors horizontal technical cooperation.

7. Principles of internationalcooperation in Mexico • EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE: The international cooperation strategy relies on the premise that through shared efforts, reciprocal benefits are received. • STRENGTHENING OF CAPABILITIES : Through training, joint research, consultancies, etc, in order to favor comprehensive social development from various fields of action. • COMPLEMENTARITY: Seeks to contribute to and strengthen local efforts and the areas that require improvements, according to the capabilities of the cooperating partners. • IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES: Through the exchange of experiences, knowledge is created about what does and does not work in different areas. This knowledge could be replicated through cooperation.

8. International CooperationforDevelopment • Mexico as a dual agent of cooperation: Horizontal and Vertical Cooperation Bilateral Regional Triangular Multilateral Donor Recipient …Withthirdcountriesorinternationalorganizations: Partner for Triangular Cooperation

9. SEDESOL:Main Axis of Cooperation

10. EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES: Participation in multilateral cooperationfora SomeExamples: • Throughitsparticipation in fora, workshops and internationalseminars, SEDESOL contributesto: • Theexchange of experiences and spread of bestpracticesonthefightagainstpoverty. • Proposal and discussion of objectives, strategies and policies in thearea of social development. • Thestrengthening of itstechnical and institutionalcapabilities. • Thepositioning of Mexico’s social policy at theinternationallevel. • UN: General Assembly, ECOSOC Meetings and its commissions. • Ministerial meetings, and preparatory meetings for regional summits of heads of state and government. • OAS: Inter-American Committee on Social Development (CIDES). • Mexico reports before the Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council • Other technical fora such as the Working Group of FAO’s Latin American and the Caribbean Without Hunger Initiative.

11. COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SEDESOL takes part in agreements aimed at obtaining technical cooperation and funding for social programs from the World Bank and the Interamerican Development Bank. SEDESOL carries out technical cooperation projects and seminars with international organizations such as the OECD, UNDP, FAO, WFP, UN HABITAT, EU and the OAS.

12. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COUNTRIES The exchange of experiences and the spread of best practices occur through technical cooperation activities. Between 2007 and 2010, more than 50 delegationshavevisited SEDESOL Mexico: • Theprovensuccess of the “Oportunidades” program, whichgenerates a positive impact in thewelfare of families living in extreme poverty, has ben replicated in othercountriesaroundtheworld. • Africa: Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Egypt, Guinea Bissau, Morocco Namibia, Nigeria and South Africa • Latin America: Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Ecuador, Haitíi Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Peru • Asia: China, Japan, Pakistan and Vietnam • Europe: European Comission and France

13. OPORTUNIDADES: International Cooperation Countries and International Organizations Between 2008 and 2010, Oportunidades receiveddelegationsfrom more than 30 countries, internationalorganizations and foundations, interested in gettingtoknowtheprogram, as well as receivingcounseling. Theseactivitiesenabledtheexchange of experiences and thedevelopment of projects. • Guatemala • Honduras • Nicaragua • Ecuador • Panama • Colombia • Brazil • Chile • Paraguay • Guinea Bissau • Morocco • Tanzania • Japan • China • Pakistan • Burundi • Philippines • New York City • European Union • Ford Foundation • Gates Foundation • World Bank • WFP • American University

14. Oportunidades’ Interventions Oportunidades covers the entire life cycle of beneficiary families. Seniors Support Infantil Vivir Mejor (Live Better for Children) Nutrition Vivir Mejor(Live Better) Health Education EnergeticComponent Scolarships and school supplies Jóvenes con Oportunidades (JOP’s (Opportunities for youth)

15. Component Support Amount What is it? Corresponsability Responsible Live Better $ 9.83(per family) Emergent temporary support to lessen the impact of the international increase of food prices Attendance to healthpromotion workshops The whole family Nutritional $ 17.61 (per family) Economic aid to improve family members nutrition Attendance to healthpromotion workshops The whole family Nutritional supplement for children under 5 and pregnant or nursing women Energetic Component $ 4.91 (per family) Additional resourcesfor energy consumption Attendance to health promotion workshops All family membersolder than 15 Children under 6 $ 8.19(per child) Cash supportforchildrenunder9 yearsold Birth certifcate The whole family Children from 6 to 9 School enrollment certificate Components and benefits offered by Oportunidades (In US Dollars) Nutrition

16. Basic health package Attendance to healthpromotion workshops All family membersolder than 15 Preventive Health (PREVENIMSS andLife Lines Health and nutrion workshops Seniors Support $24.98 (per senior) Cash transfer for the elder members of beneficiary families (over 70 years old) Attendance to health check-upsevery 6 months (proof of life) Seniors over70 years old Components and benefits offered by Oportunidades (In US Dollars) Component Support Amount What is it? Corresponsability Responsible Health

17. Component Support Amount What is it? Corresponsability Responsible Scolarships $11.88 –$ 75.35 Educational grants for children and teenagers from 3rd grade of Elementary School to senior year of High School Regular attendance to classes(at least 85%) All scolarship holders School suplies $28.67 (per student) Cash support for school supplies every 6 months Jóvenes con Oportunidades $294.68 (per student) Savings account for students who finish High School education ConcludIng High School before turning 22 years old and opening up theirown savings bank account Scolarship holders whofinish Middle School Components and benefits offered by Oportunidades (In US Dollars) Education Opportunities for Youth

18. EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCESMain programs and instruments SEDESOL’s thematic offer Programs • Oportunidades • Children Daycare • Rural Supply • Social Supply of Milk • 70 plus • Temporary Employment • Attention to Agriculture Workers • Development of Priority Zones • 3x1 for Migrants • Productive Options • Support for Handicrafts FONART • Habitat • Public Spaces Rescue Instruments • Evaluation of Social Programs • Monitoring and Follow Up • Administrative and legislative institutionalism of social development • Social Information System: Register of Beneficiaries • Natural Disaster Management

19. SEDESOL Website www.sedesol.gob.mx Contact Blanca Lilia García López Director of Coordination and International Links International Relations and Planning Unit. Email: blanca.garcia@sedesol.gob.mx