Strategy on Social Policy for Equity and Productivity

The IDB wishes to express its appreciation to all the participants for their valuable time, input and collaboration during the public consultation process.

Strategy on Social Policy for Equity and Productivity. Approved on March, 2011

The objective of Strategy on Social Policy for Equity and Productivity is to increase the equity and productivity impact of the Bank’s work in the social sector. This will be done by capitalizing on the Bank’s comparative advantages and deep sector expertise, and by focusing its resources in areas of high value-added in a manner consistent with its institutional goals.

Public Consultation

The public consultation process included a virtual consultation through the Bank’s website and meetings with key stakeholders. The Bank welcomed the comments and inputs from government and civil society organizations, specialists, academics, and other pertinent actors.

• First phase is closed.  This phase focused on the Profile of the Strategy on Social Policy for Equity and Productivity which was conducted through the Web and lasted 20 days (Nov. 9 - 28, 2010).  Report on the Public Consultation on the Profile of the Strategy on Social Policy for Equity and Productivity.
• The second phase is closed. This phase focused on the Draft of the Strategy on Social Policy for Equity and Productivity which was conducted through the Web and complemented with a targeted consultation with key stakeholders, policy makers and recognized experts in the areas prioritized by the Strategy as well as with Bank representatives in the countries who can in turn provide feedback on the emerging areas of demand from their clients. Consultation last 30 days (Jan. 21 - Feb. 20, 2011).

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