50 Year Milestone

UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica commemorates 50 + years of service to Jamaica and Bahamas

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Officers of the Jamaica Customs Agency
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The Disrupters

Representing multiple players behind the scenes of law enforcement, policy and education, five Jamaicans tell the story of what happens when a negative trend is disrupted as one united force.

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Two academic leaders from Jamaica pose at a global women's leadership academy in Morocco
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Helping Jamaican women thrive in the digital era

Two of Jamaica’s top academic leaders are now working on a national rollout strategy to equip Jamaican women to thrive in the digital era, following their participation in a UNDP/ UN Global Leadership Academy

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Team UNDP on location in Parottee, a seaside village damaged by Hurricane Melissa
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UNDP's Resilient Recovery Offer to Jamaica

UNDP allocates an initial two million USD to Jamaica to restore community life, livelihoods and support resilient planning in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

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4.8 million tonnes of debris generated by hurricane Melissa; UNDP steps up to help

According to UNDP satellite-based analysis, hurricane Melissa left over 4.8 million tonnes of debris blocking roads, obstructing access to schools, hospitals and clinics, farms, and markets, slowing delivery of relief supplies, and delaying restoration of key services.

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Aeria View, Abaco Hurricane Shelter and CommunityCentre
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Cat 5 Hurricane Shelter opens on Abaco supported by UNDP, India and Bahamas

A climate resilient hurricane shelter, now flagged as a global best practice, has been declared open on Abaco, the culmination of a multi-lateral partnership between the Governments of The Bahamas and India and the UNDP.

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The Disrupters

Illegal guns and violence are being disrupted in Jamaica, driven by partnerships. Five Jamaicans, representing multiple players behind the scenes of law enforcement, policy and education, tell the story of success built on unity.

Our Mission

 

UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica is on a mission to reduce poverty, inequality and to build crisis resilience by working on development interventions in Social Resilience and Inclusion; Citizen Safety and Security and Rule of Law; Climate Change Resilience; and Sustainable Natural Resource Management.  We serve The Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and Turks and Caicos Islands.

 

Consider This

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Digitization - The Next Frontier for Jamaica's Justice System

Case management digitization is the next frontier to be conquered by Jamaica’s justice system, one that is completely in step with Jamaica’s vision to become a digital society. As we proceed, we must apply lessons learned to deepen access to populations often left behind. Digitization can be harnessed to level the playing field while reducing inequalities. IECMS is a profound and pragmatic example of this important principle.

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Zero Tolerance for Harassment, Abuse, Exploitation

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UNDP Launches Sexual Harassment Online Resource Centre

UNDP is serious about establishing a safe working space that has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination. For information and inspiration, we open a window into our policies, resources and regulations for partners and staff. A #16Days Campaign.

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Success Stories

Officers of the Jamaica Customs Agency
Success Story
The Disrupters

Five Jamaicans on one mission to disrupt illegal guns and the social acceptance of violence

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Young girl in wheelchair at Bahamas Disabilities Week
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Rated A for Accessible

A new mobile app gets top marks for improving access to services, jobs & search & rescue options for Persons with Disabilities in The Bahamas

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Our Impact

98.7%

Legal aid clients

Satisfied with mobile justice service.

5

Public Hospitals

now run on clean energy at reduced cost to national budget

5276

Buildings in The Bahamas

Assessed post hurricane with UNDP's HBDA mobile app

128

Communities islandwide

Have improved access to water through water harvesting projects

74 x

Increase in fish size & stocks

due to reef rehabilitation, leading to restoration of fisher livelihoods

1.8 Million

Pounds of Marine debris

cleared from Bahamas coastal waters, habitats & tourist sites

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