International Development Grant
Technical Assistance on Migration for the Government of Ecuador
Project Number: CA-3-P009895001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $2,600,000.00
Start Date: January 06, 2021
End Date: December 31, 2024
Duration: 4.0 years
Project Description
This proposal seeks to support the Government of Ecuador in implementing policy and programmatic responses to promote social inclusion and integration of Venezuelan migrants maximizing the benefits for both host and migrants and refugees as outlined in the Plan for the Attention and Protection of Venezuelan Population in Conditions of Human Mobility in Ecuador. The proposal focuses on providing hands-on technical assistance and policy dialogue support around different policy priorities outlined in the Plan including evidence generation lessons from best practices from around the world advice on policy design and implementation and support in monitoring and evaluation of programs implemented for a process of continuous improvement to achieve intended goals.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened institutional and legal framework for response to migrant/refugee crisis with clear link to protection and recognition of human rights of migrants; (2) improved sectoral and institutional coordination and service delivery for Venezuelan migrants and refugees; and (3) increased interventions of social cohesion reduced discrimination and integration of Venezuelan migrants and refugees with host communities.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results Achieved as of March 2023 include: (1) provided technical assistance and recommendations to the Government of Ecuador in designing an extraordinary regularization process; (2) supported Ecuador in securing 30 million dollars of concessional financing through the Global Concessional Financing Facility enabling the Government to address the pressing needs of the migrant and host communities’ population in several areas; (3) conducted a comprehensive Diagnostic Report which resulted recommendations to enhance economic integration by harnessing the contributions of Venezuelans to Ecuador's economic recovery and sustainable development; (4) provided technical assistance and financial support for the establishment of a Mechanism for Inter-Institutional Coordination within the Vice Ministry of Human Mobility of Ecuador operational since December 2022; (5) conducted an analysis of international cooperation efforts on human mobility within Ecuador to identify key donors resource mobilization sectors receiving financing and areas for improvement; and (6) the World Bank Technical Assistance has worked with the Government of Ecuador in the definition of a comprehensive strategy for the management of perceptions change of narratives and behavioral changes in alliance with multiple actors including cooperation agencies journalists and influencers.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
IBRD Trust Funds - World Bank
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
NGM Americas
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Other technical assistance
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Unsolicited Proposal