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| Climate Change | | Hazard Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation is one of the 15 outcomes of Vision 2030 Jamaica-National Development Plan being spearheaded by the Planning Institute of Jamaica. Climate change is likely to have adverse effects on the country, among them being an increase in the intensities and/frequency of natural hazards; increased drought; sea levels rise; and weakened, more fragile ecosystems. Vision 2030 highlights these as being a threat to sustainable development, and provides the framework within which corrective and preventive actions should be undertaken. In light of this, many of the activities embarked upon are aligned with related strategies and overarching objectives. | | Read More |
| | Vital Statistics Commission | | In December 2003, Cabinet approved the establishment of a multi-agency Vital Statistics Commission (VSC) under the mandate of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Act. The overall work of the Commission is to “ensure that an adequate set of vital statistics for Jamaica is available for use in national development planning, monitoring and evaluation. | | Read More |
| | | Canada Free Trade | | Jamaica is seeking to enter FTA/ with Canada. This is intended to be similar to the EPA with the EU where there is reciprocal trade in goods and services for WTO compatibility. | | Read More |
| | | Sugar Negotiation Team | | In February 2009, the Government of Jamaica signalled its intent to divest its financing interest in the Sugar industry factories, distillery and five farms, either in whole or in part. | | Read More |
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