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NORTHERN TRIANGLE MIGRATION CHALLENGES
American University School of International ServiceSpring 2019Practicum Team
REGIONAL FOCUS:NORTHERN TRIANGLE COUNTRIES
ROADMAP
• Team• Methodology• Key Judgments• Recommendations• Conclusions• Questions
THE TEAMPRACTICUM
led byProf. Fulton Armstrong
VIOLENCEMelina Villavicencio Mancero
Diletta DeliAudrey López Valdivia
POVERTYDiana Dau DavidIlka Walker-Vera
Chandler J. Woods
CORRUPTIONMatthew Kent
Esther OsborneRicardo Sanchez
METHODOLOGY
PUBLISHED SOURCES
KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS
CONFERENCES AND PANELS
FIELD RESEARCH IN GUATEMALA & MEXICO
KEY JUDGMENTS
Legacy of Violence&
Fragile InstitutionsPoor Governance Exclusionary Systems
Poor InfrastructureCorruption
&Impunity
Lack of Identityand Community
Normalization of Sexual and Gender-
Based Violence (SGBV)
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Prison system headquarters Barrio18 and MS13
Legal counselingEducation and trainingJob placement
Weaken gang networksReduce violence
By: Melina Villavicencio Mancero
GANG VIOLENCE
“CENTERS FOR VIOLENCE REDUCTION”
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
COMMUNITY VIOLENCE
“RURAL COMMUNITY WATCH”
High rates of insecurityState absenceEasy availability of firearms
Regularization & trainingCommunity-driven
Increase securityImprove accountability & inclusion
By: Diletta Deli
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
FemicideFear of reportingLimited knowledge
Legal educationCommunity engagement
Increase legal empowermentIncrease awareness
SEXUAL & GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
“PROMOTORAS COMUNITARIAS”
By: Audrey López Valdivia
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
POVERTY -INFRASTRUCTURE
“ENHANCE PARTNERSHIPS”
Poor infrastructureLocal and cultural component
In-country office and liaisonsCultural trainingCorporate partnerships
Improve local infrastructureReduce poverty
By: Diana Dau David
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
Malnourished womenLow educational ratesFood insecurity
Weekly inclusive workshopsCommunity leaders’ trainingConditional incentive
Decrease malnutrition emigrationSecure community engagementIncrease education for women
By: Ilka Walker-Vera
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
POVERTY –EDUCATION
“HELPING AT-RISK MOTHERS”
Limited educationUnprepared workforceLack of investment
Workforce developmentEntrepreneurshipInnovative & targeted
Increase job opportunitiesIncrease Human Development Index
By: Chandler J. Woods
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
POVERTY -ENTREPRENEURSHIP
“COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTERS”
High rates of corruptionImpunityLow levels of citizen involvement
Confidential reporting mechanismsPolitical awarenessAccountability
Promote good governanceIncrease political participation
By: Matthew Kent
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
REPORTINGCORRUPTION
“BRINGING CORRUPTION TO LIGHT”
Reduced faith in institutionsLack of enforcementUnreliable data
Monitor implementation & progressPublic online database
Increase transparencyImprove anti-corruption coalitions
By: Esther Osborne
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
TRACKINGCORRUPTION
“ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMITMENT TRACKER”
Impunity and obstructionLack of support and coordination
Rebrand and refocusInternational coordinationCommunication strategy
Highlight institution building and resultsDivesture from corruptionStrengthen institutions
By: Ricardo Sanchez
ANALYSIS
ACTIONS
IMPACT
COUNTERINGCORRUPTION
“REVITALIZE CICIGAND MACCIH”
CONCLUSIONS
QUESTIONS?
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