 The World Bank has strengthened emphasis on working with government, communities, and other partners to ensure that support benefits Mexico's overall development. The following are some examples where assistance is resulting in a positive impact on the ground. Reducing Poverty | Environment | Competitiveness | Agriculture
Education | Institutional Strengthening | Infrastructure
Reducing Poverty The Savings and Rural Finance (BANSEFI) Project – Phase II supports the Mexican government’s efforts to develop savings and credit institutions that are financially viable, operationally effective, and technologically upgraded; these measures will make the institutions more accessible to traditionally underserved populations. The project will improve access to financial services for the poorest members of society, allowing them to increase their savings, investment, and risk management capabilities. The 2005-2008 CAS aims at sustained poverty reduction, which is why this project goes beyond human capital development and strengthens the financial capacity of the poor, allowing them to obtain physical and financial assets to face eventual financial shocks. Environment The Indigenous and Community Biodiversity Conservation Project in the states of Oaxaca, Michoacán and Guerrero preserves the biodiversity-rich areas in these states, focusing on strengthening and promoting community-based initiatives. One of the project’s main objectives is to take advantage of the positive cultural values and traditional management that these communities have developed regarding their natural resources. Competitiveness
Through the Innovation for Competitiveness Program the World Bank is supporting the Mexican government's efforts to improve the competitiveness of the economy, by strenghtening the private sector's innovation capacity, accelerating the formation of human capital, and increasing international integration of the national innovation system.
Agriculture The main beneficiaries of the Access to Land for Young Farmers Pilot Project are poor young farmers, who can buy or rent farmland under the project, and older farmers who can transfer their lands. The program is based on an integrated rural development strategy to promote improvements in land markets and rural dynamics, and create non-agricultural economic opportunities, such as ecotourism, for young farmers. Education The Education Quality Program aims to increase the autonomy and self-management capacity of schools in order to improve the quality of education, taking into account the following indicators: coverage, social participation, and academic achievement. The program’s main components are scholarships, monitoring and oversight, and the development of policies to assess student performance. Institutional Strengthening The State Judicial Modernization Project aims to improve justice sector performance in selected states, with the goal of increasing access to justice for all users. The project will improve transparency and strengthen institutional capabilities, organizational culture, and knowledge sharing. Learn more about How the World Bank Measures Results.
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