Agenda

DAY 1: February 14

Time Agenda Item Objective(s) Facilitator(s) 
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch and Conference Registration  
1:00pm – 1:15pm  Welcome Remarks and Opening of Convening Understand how we will spend our time together  Barri Shorey, Hilton Foundation 
1:15pm – 1:30pm Ice Breaker Exercise   Get to know each other Marcela Gonzalez, Hilton Foundation  
1:30pm – 2:00pm Presentation: Regional Context for Migration Provide context from policy experts concerning migration in the region  Andrew Selee, Migration Policy Institute 
2:00pm – 2:30pm Presentation: Two Generation Models and Refugee Integration  Familiarize ourselves with the Hilton Foundation Refugee Initiative strategy and areas of focus  Sarah Smith, Hilton Foundation  
2:30pm – 2:45pm Break-out Group Introductions  Get acquainted with the members of the small group you will be working with over the next few days  Break-out groups  
2:45pm – 3:00pm Break 
3:00pm – 3:30pm Presentation: Evidence Generation for Two Generation and Integration Models  Review the motivation for evidence generation, key findings, and research gaps on these topics  Natalia Duran, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) 
3:30pm – 4:45pm Panel Discussion: Childcare as a Business  Learn about various childcare programs serving refugee and host communities Discuss the potential of childcare as a two generation model  Moderator:  Patricia Sierra, Fundacion Pies Descalzos Panelists:  Veronica Escobar, Fundacion de Las Americas (FUDELA) Maria Adelaida, aeioTu Eunice Corteceros, Fundacion Juan Felipe Gomez Escobar Jannik Henriks, Tiny Totos  
4:45pm – 5:30pm Small Group Discussion: Childcare as a Business  Small groups discuss key elements of creating a childcare business  Break-out groups  
5:30pm – 6:30pm Day 1 Marketplace Expo Partners have the chance to mingle in a lightly structured setting to learn about each other’s work  
7:00pm Welcome Dinner at La Lupita  

DAY 2: February 15

Time Agenda Item Objective(s) Facilitator(s) 
9:00am – 9:30am Presentation: Integration Research Showcase the Integration Center strategy currently operating in nine cities in the region  Fernando Calado Bryce, Chemonics Integration Centers   
9:30am – 10:45am  Panel Discussion: Socioeconomic Integration at the Local Level   Explore what strategies local governments and NGOs are using to integrate refugees and migrants into host communities  Moderator:  Lucas Gómez, Consultant  Panelists:  Luz Angela Alvarez, City of Medellin   Melissa Vergara, City of Barranquilla (formerly) Iván Gaitán, City of Bogotá Camilo Fernandez de Soto, Fundación Santo Domingo 
10:45am – 11:00am Break 
11:00am – 11:30am  Learning and Evaluation Case Study: FUDELA   Discuss FUDELA’s experience in their partnership with IPA and Instiglio on an evaluation project  Ana Serrano, Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Sebastian Chaskel, Instiglio Paulo Gutierrez, FUDELA 
11:30am – 12:15pm  Small Group Discussion:  Learning and Evaluation  Surface questions and challenges related to learning and evaluation that partners are currently facing IPA and Instiglio team members will help guide each group’s discussion   Break-out groups  
12:15pm – 1:30pm Lunch and “office hours”  
1:30pm – 2:00pm Presentation: Labor Market Integration Research   Review research on labor market access for migrants and benefits for host country economies  Dany Bahar, Brown University  
2:00pm – 3:15pm Panel Discussion: Labor Market Access for Refugees   Share experiences from the field on how labor market inclusion policies and programs for migrants have impacted local economies  Moderator:  Mauricio López, USAID Panelists:  Gabriela Urresta, FEDEXPOR  Marcela Duque, Mercy Corps Carolina Duran, Building Markets  
3:15pm – 3:30pm Break 
3:30pm – 4:15pm Small Group Discussion: Theory vs Practice   Compare and contrast the content of today’s sessions with your experience working in the field   Break-out groups 
4:15pm – 5:15pm Day 2 Marketplace Expo Partners have the chance to mingle in a lightly structured setting to learn about each other’s work  
5:30 – 7:30pm   Cocktail Reception 

DAY 3: February 16

Time Agenda Item Objective(s) Facilitator(s) 
9:00am – 9:45am Presentation: ECD Innovation  Learn about three innovative approaches for supporting mental health and families with young children  Andrés Podlesky, Sesame Workshop Andrés Moya, Universidad de los Andes Maria Piñeros-Leaño, Boston College School of Social Work 
9:45am – 10:15am Fireside Chat: Reflections on the Global Refugee Forum   Share two viewpoints on the GRF experience and key takeaways from the forum    Moderator:  Lauren Post Thomas, Hilton Foundation Discussants: Ana María Diez, Coalición por Venezuela Camilo Fernandez de Soto, Fundacion Mario Santo Domingo  
10:15am – 10:30am Advocacy Spotlight: Regional Trends  Review the policy challenges and opportunities for the region over next two years  Diego Chavez, Migration Policy Institute 
10:30am – 10:45am Break 
10:45am – 11:30am Panel: Civil Society Priorities and Challenges  Explore the perspective of refugee leaders on the outlook for local and regional domestic policies on migration for the next two years  Moderator:  Lucas Gómez, Consultant Panelists:  Arles Pereda, Coalición por Venezuela Otibel Valero, Coalición por Venezuela Ana Carina Garcia, Juntos Se Puedes Lublanc Prieto, Refugiados Unidos 
11:30am – 12:00pm Country-level Advocacy Sessions Discuss policy barriers and advocacy asks related to migration in Colombia and Ecuador  Country-specific break-out groups  
12:00pm – 12:15pm Reflections and Call to Action  Partners reflect on the issues discussed over the past three days and leave the convening with specific, accountable next steps  Barri Shorey, Hilton Foundation  
12:15pm – 12:30pm Partner Feedback and Farewells  Create plan for staying connected and maintaining strong network Gather useful insights to inform future convenings  Barri Shorey, Hilton Foundation 
12:30pm Lunch and Departures