Multi Country Office in Jamaica

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Kishan Khoday, UNDP Resident Representative addressing UNSP's Hurricane ready and resilient forum

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UNDP prioritizes technical assistance and financing for disaster loss and damage to Jamaica and Bahamas

Considering the increasing frequency and intensity of climate induced disasters and the scale of impact, the Multi Country Office in Jamaica has been declared ‘open for business’ on capacity development on loss and damage in Jamaica and The Bahamas

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Handshake at the signing of a MOU between UNPD and Jamaica Stock Exchange

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UNDP and Jamaica Stock Exchange Sign MOU to support social entrepreneurs and bolster development financing

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and UNDP Country Office in Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support the development of Jamaica’s sustainable finance and social entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Farmer from the mountains of Clarendon in the north of the parish

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Jamaica’s future lies in green growth and climate resilience

From efforts to achieving a just transition of the workforce to a green economy, to investing in renewable energies and unlocking climate finance opportunities for a green future, UNDP is supporting Jamaica to take decisive climate action.

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NEPA team member wearing black shirt with "NO HCFCs IN 2030" printed on the back

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Jamaica accelerates phase out of chemicals that destroy earth's ozone layer

Jamaica is set to accelerate the phase out of chemicals destructive to the earth’s ozone layer, by partnering with four organizations to establish seven Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation (RRR&R) Centres.

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Four men in formal attire shake hands, smiling, under blue drapery in a well-lit venue.

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Jamaica strengthens national capacity to disrupt the illegal supply of guns

The Government of Jamaica has strengthened national capacity to disrupt the illegal supply of guns and to address the roots of violence in schools and communities, with the support of a 750 000 USD joint United Nations (UN) intervention.

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10 Tips to Prepare Your Small Business for Hurricanes

Small businesses are vulnerable to loss and damage from hurricanes. When this happens, businesses can suffer delayed reopening or close for good, impacting income, jobs and supply of essential goods and services. You can reduce your risk and losses by following these 10 simple guidelines.

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.