[Completed] Inclusion, development and rights projects
© MIDES, 2015
| Project | Topic | Objective | Duration | Implementation | EU funding | Results |
| Support for Social Cohesion (COHESAL) | Cohesion | To reduce poverty and inequality by encouraging productive capacities and associative experiences to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty in communities, increase citizen participation, and reduce social imbalances, exclusion, and social gaps. | 2011 - 2014 | Ministry of Social Development (MIDES), decentralised local projects implemented by different organisations | 10 million euros | Public institutions have strengthened their coordination, collaboration, and complementarity for the implementation of social policies and community-based initiatives in the territory. Municipal governments and organised civil society have the capacity for democratic and participatory management of local development. Vulnerable populations have improved their living conditions by receiving social services tailored to their needs and/or by becoming integrated into local development processes through the generation of sustainable income. |
| Support for the International Technology Park City of Knowledge | Innovation | Supporting the City of Knowledge to become a benchmark for establishing several companies - including those from Europe - in this project | 2005 - 2010 | City of Knowledge Foundation | 7,7 million euros | Building improvements, including the technology park, development of spaces for congresses and conferences, improved management capacity, and national and international promotion. Launch of the fourth edition of the "EuropeAid Innovation Awards," which offer over $100,000 in cash across three categories (2009). |
| Strengthening and Institutional Modernisation of the Judicial Branch | Justice | To optimise the quality, efficiency, and transparency of judicial services to benefit citizens | 2006-2009 | Judicial Body | 10 million euros | An efficient and transparent administrative structure was achieved; a total of 34 buildings were constructed nationwide, housing 51 courts equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including those in indigenous areas and hard-to-reach locations in Darién, Bocas del Toro, Veraguas, and Chiriquí, among others. Furthermore, a Judicial Career Development project was presented, and mechanisms for citizens' access to justice were strengthened. Training was provided to judicial officials in different areas, and the Good Practices Manual, the Operational Manual for the Accusatory Criminal System, and the judicial map were developed and published. |
| Sun-Education-Health (SOLEDUSA) | Education, health, technology | Incorporate new technologies to improve access to education and health in marginalised areas, providing communities with photovoltaic or solar systems for schools and health centres | 2003 - 2008 | Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Technological University of Panama and University of Panama | 10 million euros | Four hundred and thirty photovoltaic electrification installations were completed for audiovisual and computer lighting in 333 educational centres; communication and cooling systems were installed in 97 health posts; and 40 technical and social training sessions were held. Three hundred Solar Energy Committees (CES) were created, complementary furniture was distributed, and two laboratories were built and equipped to house a renewable energy training center at the Veraguas Regional Center. |
| Program for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities in Panama (PROIGUALDAD) | Gender | To contribute to the implementation of the National Women and Development Plan, to improve the situation of Panamanian women through the qualitative and quantitative increase of their participation in political, social and economic development on equal terms within a democratic framework | 1997 - 2002 | Through 6 projects -Public Policies and Gender; Non-Sexist Education; Gender Training; Empowerment and Citizen Participation; Action against Violence and other priorities; and Awareness and Communication- the following was achieved: progress towards the institutionalisation of the gender perspective included in the education system and in the media, as well as strengthened women's organisations -the National Forum of Women of Political Parties and associations of peasant women, including indigenous women, had access to an awareness process framed in political, social and economic participation on equal terms-. | ||
| Support for the creation of the Ombudsman's Office | Human rights | Support the creation of the figure of the Ombudsman in Panama, taking as a guide the European “Ombudsman” model | 1995 - 1997 | Ad Hoc Presidential Commission to promote the Creation of the Ombudsman | Exchange visits to Costa Rica and Guatemala to learn about best practices and to meet with leading human rights figures in these countries. Law No. 7 of February 5, 1997, which created the Ombudsman's Office of the Republic of Panama. |
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Panama
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Multi-sector
Cohesion, innovation, justice, education, health, technology, gender, human rights
