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Presentation on diversity and inclusion by Tina Tinde, Diversity Advisor, Dept of Human Resources June 24 2011, IDB HQ, Andres Bello I, 3:00 6:30 p.m. Caribbean American Youth Leadership Forum Human Resources Department

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In June 2011 the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) hosted a Caribbean American Youth Leadership Forum for students and young professionals to learn more about internship and career opportunities and to network with other young people doing innovative work in the Caribbean region. Moderator: Ms. Karelle Samuda, Co-Chair, Next Generation Leadership Circle, Institute of Caribbean Studies Speakers:Mr. Gavin Hutchinson, Director, Manifesto, JamaicaMs. Patricia Arenas, Human Resources Senior Specialist, IDBMr. Michael Nelson, Operations Associate, Inter-American Development BankMs. Georgina Perez, Accounting Senior Associate, IDBMs. Shaina Silva, Co-founder of Haiti in TransitionMs. Gry Tina Tinde, Diversity Advisor, IDB

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Page 1: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

Presentation on diversity and inclusion by Tina Tinde,

Diversity Advisor, Dept of Human Resources

June 24 2011, IDB HQ, Andres Bello I, 3:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Caribbean

American Youth

Leadership

Forum

Human Resources Department

Page 2: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

FURTHERING CLAIRE NELSON’S

LEGACY

Dr. Claire Nelson from Jamaica

retired from IDB in April 2011 after

30 years of dedicated, outstanding

service. Dr. Nelson started as a

Young Professional and was and

remains a steadfast promoter of

diversity & inclusion and a role

model for many

THANK YOU !

Page 3: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

What makes us diverse? Some examples

VISIBLE AND

INVISIBLE DIVERSITY

TRAITS

Ethnicity, race,

culture, skills

Age, gender, socio-

economic background

Opinion, talent, civil status, life

experiences

Nationality, sexual

orientation, division/dept.

Educational background, value system,

religion

Physical ability,

heritage, work location

Page 4: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY

Teams and country presence that

mirror the diverse composition of the

people of Latin America, the Caribbean

and non-borrowing members make us

more credible, representative and

responsive

Managers who are inclusive and

can bring out the best of the diversity

dividend in their teams increase our

chances to deliver innovative and high-

quality products

Page 5: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

LEADERSHIP IN DIVERSITY CONFERENCE –

SETTING THE TONE FROM THE TOP (Nov 2009)

Plenary speaker Richard Fletcher,

Trustee, Phelps Stokes Fund,

outlined IDB’s 50-year history from

a diversity perspective

Page 6: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

BUSINESS CASE FOR DIVERSITY

A mounting body of

evidence shows a competitive

advantage for companies that

have higher representation of

women in senior management

Employers who draw the

top talent regardless of race,

gender, sexual orientation,

nationality, physical ability or

other personal factors create a

naturally diverse staffing

situation

IDB diversity conference

Nov. 2009

Page 7: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

LEADERSHIP IN DIVERSITY CONFERENCE –

SETTING THE TONE FROM THE TOP (cont’d)

Priorities in follow-up:

• Proactive recruitment focus on afro-descendants and

indigenous peoples

•Work systematically to reach 2015 gender targets that were

set by the Board of Governors in connection with the 9th

General Capital Replenishment

•Supplier diversity in local procurement

•Inclusion of diversity and inclusion goals in supervisor

performance evaluation, starting with 2011

Page 8: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

LEADERSHIP IN DIVERSITY CONFERENCE –

SETTING THE TONE FROM THE TOP (cont’d)

•Human resources policy and action plan on persons with

disabilities

• Awareness raising and training at all levels (topics: race,

gender, disability, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS) Launched in

December 2010 with seminar on ”Mind Bugs” by Prof. M. Banaji

• Flexible work arrangements/telework

• More flexibility in parental leave

•Inclusive work culture and Human Capital Strategy is guided

by affinity groups for employees

Page 9: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

DIVERSITY SELF IDENTIFICATION

IDB appears to be the first international

organization to launch diversity self identification

Categories available in HR self service:

a. Indigenous

b. Afro-descent Latin America

c. Afro-descent Caribbean

d. Afro-descent N America/other

e. Mixed race/ethnicity

f. Asian

g. White/Caucasian

h. Other

There is a separate field with this question: Do you

have a disability?

Page 10: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

DIVERSITY SELF IDENTIFICATION

Get an accurate profile of who

we are, and how representative we are

of the diversity of Latin America, the

Caribbean and member states

Arrive at baseline numbers

which are necessary for organizations

seeking to set recruitment and

advancement targets for under-

represented groups

Page 11: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

DIVERSITY SELF IDENTIFICATION

Identify areas where changes in

policies, practices and systems are

likely to be most effective in achieving

fairness and equity in employment

Bring focus to areas where we

need to eliminate barriers which limit or

exclude under-represented groups from

opportunities which should be open to

all employees

Enable HRD to organize activities

aimed to increase recruitment,

advancement and retention of groups

that are underrepresented in the Bank

Page 12: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

CARIBBEAN NATIONALS AT IDB

Number of IDB employees from countries in the Caribbean

As of June 22, 2011

International Local

Nationality F M Total F M Total Grand Total

Bahamas 2 2 4 4 6

Barbados 1 2 3 7 2 9 12

Belize 1 1 2 3 2 5 7

Guyana 3 5 8 7 4 11 19

Haiti 3 3 5 6 11 14

Jamaica 7 7 4 3 7 14

Suriname 1 1 1 3 4 5

Trinidad and Tobago 4 6 10 5 5 10 20

Other 753 754 1507 170 127 297 1804

Grand Total 774 769 1543 206 152 358 1901

Dominican Republic: 15 staff in total; 4 admin level and 11 professionals

Total from Caribbean island state members of IDB: 112 staff. Several IDB colleagues from the Caribbean

May have taken on other citizenships

Page 13: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

IDB has 26 Haitian employees (14 staff + 12 consultants), 21 local

staff + 5 internationals + Haitian Diaspora who are under other

nationalities (around half a dozen persons, mostly in HQ)

Estimated Haiti population: 10 million

HAITIANS & DOMINICANS AT IDB

Compared with the Dominican Republic: 17 staff + 11 consultants,

23 local staff + 5 internationals

Estimated Dominican Republic population: 10 million

As per Feb 2011

Page 14: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

RACIAL COMPOSTION OF YOUNG

PROFESSIONALS

Racial composition of young professionals (YP) over the past three years

2008: 14 YPs hired: 10 YPs and 4 DYPs

(3 Afro-descendants and 1 indigenous) – DYP: 2 hired,

1 the contract was not renewed, 1 still at the Bank as YP

2009: 10 YPs hired: 6 YPs and 4 DYPs (4 Afro-descendants)

-YPs and DYP are doing their second rotation

2010: 9 YPs hired: 7 YPs and 2 DYPs (1 Afro-descendants and 1 indigenous)

- YPs and DYP just started at the end of last year

Page 15: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

CARIBBEAN NATIONALS IN

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Magda Theodate, Lead

Fiduciary Procurement

Specialist in the Caribbean,

IDB Country Office, Trinidad &

Tobago Ancil Torres, Head of the

Torres Foundation

Page 16: Caribbean-American Youth Leadership Forum, IDB June 24 2011

www.iadb.org/diversityconference

WELCOME!

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