50 Year Milestone

UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica commemorates 50 + years of service to Jamaica and The Bahamas in 2026

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National UNDP Day Proclamation 2026

The Proclamation issued by the Governor-General of Jamaica on the occasion of UNDP's 50th anniversary of service to Jamaica calls for a day of gratitude on the achievements of the Multi Country Office and a year of commemoration on the value of partnerships in building a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient society.

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UNDP Resident Representative holds the National UNDP Day Proclamation

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26 January proclaimed National UNDP Day

Monday 26 January has been officially proclaimed ‘National UNDP Day’ by Governor General of Jamaica in honour of UNDP's 50th anniversary and its legacy of service to Jamaica.

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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 illegal gun supplies and violence are disrupted as one united force.

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UNDP's Resilient Recovery Offer to Jamaica

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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.

 

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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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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
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The Disrupters

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

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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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