VISION 2030 JAMAICA UPDATE “Jamaica, Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business” business VOLUME 3, ISSUES 3&4
ISSN 0799 — 2386
July 2010 - December 2010
A Quarterly Newsletter of the Plan Development Unit, PIOJ
PM LAUNCHES VISION 2030 JAMAICA POPULAR VERSION On Friday, October 8, 2010, Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding launched the highly anticipated popular version of Vision 2030 Jamaica - National Development Plan at the Civic Centre, Montego Bay. Students, members of community groups and stakeholders from the private and public sectors as well as civil society groups who attended, received copies of the informative and user-friendly 88-page document which combines an interesting interplay of visuals and text to succinctly explain the Plan. The booklet is currently being distributed island-wide.
Prime Minister Golding receives a copy of the Popular Version from Deputy Director General of the PIOJ, Dr. Pauline Knight, during the launch.
NEW PIOJ DIRECTOR GENERAL GENERAL CHAMPIONS VISION 2030 JAMAICA Since assuming the position of Director General at the PIOJ in July 2010, Dr. Gladstone Hutchinson has “hit the ground running” in ensuring that Jamaicans understand the country’s trajectory towards achieving the national goals of Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan. As a staunch champion of the Plan, Dr. Hutchinson has declared “Jamaica and Jamaicans have no choice but to aggressively
and credibly pursue Vision 2030 Jamaica, as it is not only the best way forward for achieving our aspirations, [but] the only way”. He further asserts, “there is no other way that makes credible sense or that breaks the cycle of adversity and underdevelopment we have endured for too long”. Dr. Hutchinson is not just talking the talk. As a man of action he’s taking positive action within the PIOJ and externally. His interventions to date include: • ensuring that Vision 2030 Jamaica undergirds all
PIOJ activities; • presenting a Dashboard of Indicators on Vision
PIOJ Director General, Dr. Gladstone Hutchinson (2nd left) following his presentation as Guest Lecturer at the 17th Annual Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Public Lecture on August 19, 2010. Joining him from left are: Cabinet Secretary Amb. Douglas Saunders, Chief Executive Director of MIND Mrs. Ruby Brown, and Programme Manager of Vision 2030 Jamaica, Mr. Richard Lumsden.
Inside •this issue:
2030 Jamaica as a key component of the PIOJ Quarterly Press Briefings which report on the performance of the economy at the macro and sectoral levels (specifically this helps to focus attention on how the economy is advancing our national development goals as framed under Vision 2030 Jamaica); • shaping public discourse within the framework of Vision 2030 Jamaica, through his speeches and presentations to the public and private sectors as well as civil society; • lobbying/advocating at the highest levels for greater articulation/championing of Vision 2030 Jamaica by key stakeholders in Government, opposition, private sector, and civil society.
PIOJ/SDC/CDC/UNDP in Partnership 2 •
Bite of the Quarter
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Vision 2030 Jamaica Dashboard of Indicators
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Next Steps
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Pictorial Highlights
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What’s Happening
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VISION 2030 JAMAICA UPDATE, VOLUME 3, ISSUES 3 & 4
July 2010 - December 2010
PIOJ, JCDC, SDC & UNDP COLLABORATE TO COMMUNICATE THE VISION
JCDC Workshops: Community group leaders in Trelawny (above) and Portland (below) work in groups to simulate development of strategies that have assisted their communities to help with the achievement of a specific national goal by 2030.
Armed with personal copies of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Popular Version, more and more Jamaicans are learning about Vision 2030 Jamaica and what it means for them as individuals, for their community and for their country. All this is being made possible, thanks to a collaborative effort involving the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), the Social Development Commission (SDC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).
Since November 11, 2010, SDC Field Officers and Community Group leaders who have been selected to assist in the Vision 2030 Jamaica information, education and communication process at the community level, have been engaging in the PIOJ/SDC Trainer of Trainers’ one-day parish workshops. The sessions have generated very interesting, animated and at times emotional debates/discussions about our country’s current situation as well as its prospects for sustainable development by the year 2030. Generally, participants including many returned residents have demonstrated their commitment to help realize the vision of making “Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families, and do business”. Workshops have so far been held in the parishes of: St. Ann, Trelawny, St. James, St. Thomas, Manchester, Westmoreland, Portland, and St. Catherine. They are being funded by the UNDP and will end in February 2011. Also, during November, the JCDC facilitated the PIOJ through their 2010 Regional Residential Performing Arts Workshops to interface with teachers and community leaders who will prepare contestants in the 2011 Jamaica Festival speech, drama, music and dance competitions. The aim was to encourage infusion of the key messages of Vision 2030 Jamaica into the entries of the various art forms. During each Workshop, participants were given an overview of Participants in the JCDC 2010 Vision 2030 Jamaica and discussed how they might present the Regional Residential Performing Arts Workshop held at the Teamtheme/themes creatively through the medium of the various art forms which they present. Special awards will be made in each work Christian Centre, Montego Bay, St. James (Western region), listen category of each art form for the presentation which best epitointently to information on mizes Vision 2030 Jamaica. The Festival Song and Festival Vision 2030 Jamaica. Queen Competitions are also being involved in the “spread the message” campaign.
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July 2010 - December 2010
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How will we measure our progress from 2009 to 2030 under Vision 2030 Jamaica? To answer this question, Vision 2030 Jamaica Programme Manager, Mr. Richard Lumsden (l) presents on this page and the next, the Dashboard of selected Indicators of National Well-being that we will use to track our country‘s progress during the period to 2030, based on areas critical to our achievement of the four National Goals.
National Goal # 1: Jamaicans Are Empowered To Achieve Their Fullest Potential Main Reporting Area
Key Indicators
Past
Present
Future
1995
2009
2030
1. Health Status
Life Expectancy (Years)
71.3 (Avg. 1989 1991)
72.7 (Avg. 2006 -2008)
76.4
2. Education Status
Adult Literacy Rate (%)
75.4
86.8
≥ 98.3
Gross Enrolment – Tertiary Level (%)
9.5
30.8
50-70 (Prov.)
15.9 (1998)
35.9
60-80 (Prov.)
9.4
20.1
90.0
Results in CSEC (% passing 5 subjects or more) 3. Labour Force Quality
Labour Force Certification (% of Labour Force)
National Goal # 2: The Jamaican Society is Secure, Cohesive and Just Main Reporting Area
4. Security Status
5. Justice Status
(a)
Key Indicators
Past
Present
Future
1995
2009
2030
Major Crime Rate/100,000 Population
616
438
43
Murder Rate/100,000 Population
31
62
10 (a)
97.8
80.1
100 (Prov.)
Case Clearance Rate (%) (Resident Magistrates’ Courts)
Represents benchmarking to global average rate
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VISION 2030 JAMAICA UPDATE, VOLUME 3, ISSUES 3 & 4
VISION 2030 JAMAICA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN DASHBOARD OF NATIONAL INDICATORS (CONT’D)
National Goal # 3: The Jamaican Economy is Prosperous Main Reporting Area
6. Economic Growth
7. Employment
Key Indicators
Past
Present
Future
1995
2009
2030
Real GDP Growth Rate (%)
2.2
-0.8
5
GDP per Capita (US$)
2,346
4,832
23,567
Total Unemployment Rate (%)
16.0
10.6
4-5
Note: Moving 3-year averages used for economic indicators
National Goal # 4: Jamaica has a Healthy, Natural Environment Main Reporting Area 8. Environmental Stewardship Status
Key Indicators
Environmental Performance Index
Past
Present
Future
1995
2009
2030
74.7 (2006)
58 (2010)
≥ 85
In our next quarterly issue of Vision 2030 Jamaica Update we’ll share with you the first and second quarterly reports on some of these selected indicators.
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July 2010 - December 2010
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Recent Significant Events— Events—Pictorial Highlights
September … Below: Members of the audience at the PSOJ’s Chairman’s Club Forum held Sept. 18, 2010, listen to Dr. Hutchinson and Director of Economic Planning & Research Division, Mr. James Stewart PIOJ, as they fielded questions following Dr. Hutchinson’s guest presentation: “From the IMF Programme to Sustained Private Sector-led growth within Vision 2030 Jamaica”.. “From the IMF Pro-
October
Below: (L) the Director General ensures that each PIOJ staff member has a personal copy of the Vision 2030 Jamaica Popular Version during a special presentation session. (R) Mrs. S. Ward and Mrs. J. Cox leaf through the pages of the book like children with new toys.
Above: Dr. Hutchinson meets with members of the Opposition to discuss Vision 2030 Jamaica and other matters.
November … PIOJ representatives:,Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica, Richard Lumsden (far r.); Social Sector Specialist, Charles Clayton (centre); and Sustainable Development and Regional Planner, Alison Richards, wait patiently to begin their live discussion of Vision 2030 Jamaica on IRIE FM.
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VISION 2030 JAMAICA UPDATE, VOLUME 3, ISSUES 3 & 4
July 2010 - December 2010
Recent Significant Events— Events—Pictorial Highlights Below PM Bruce Golding arms representatives of some of the key stakeholder groups with their own copy of the popular version.
Our Children … Our future … showcasing Jamaica’s authentic and transformational culture ...
Cornwall College Speech Choir tells the hilarious story of “The Linguist”.
UNDP Res. Rep. Minh Pham representing the International Development Partners (IDPs)
Dr. Omar Davies, Opposition Spokesman on Finance who represented the Leader of the Opposition, talks with students of the Mt. Alvernia High School.
Diego Grant, Rusea’s High School representing the boy of the future
Jhazan McLaughlin, of the Queens Prep School peers into the future and tells us how she sees Jamaica in 2030.
Minister of Education, the Hon. Andrew Holness and PIOJ Deputy Director General Dr. Pauline Knight, share a light moment. Abigail Allen, Mt. Alvernia High School, representing the girl of the future.
Orville Douglas from the Jericho Primary School, St. Catherine, assures us that “ … We Can” achieve our 2030 vision!
Students of the Albert Town High School see their future through 2030 lens, as they hold their keys to a secure and prosperous future.
MoBay Chamber of Commerce Director, Pauline Reid, representing the Private Sector
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July 2010 - December 2010
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Recent Significant Events— Events—Pictorial Highlights— Highlights—Launch Cont’d PIOJ Dept. Director Gen. Dr. Pauline Knight, shares the launch message via mass media courtesy of RJR.
Representatives of stakeholder groups (cont’d)
Director of Youth Crime Watch of Jamaica, Allan Bernard, speaking at the Launch. Ajalar Mekuria representing community groups
Partners in the Vision 2030 Jamaica process joined in the event to demonstrate their commitment
Above and below: Part of the large audience including students from across Western Jamaica who attended.
Montego Bay businessman Mark Kerr-Jarrett accepting on behalf of civil society
Vybz Master Jerry Davy, in yellow at centre and left, ensured that those who attended the launch, especially the youth, were informed, educated and entertained during the post-launch edutainment session in Sam Sharpe Square.
Left & right: “B” Flat Entertainment Band and Students for Transformation Street Theatre help to create the vibe.
JTB (MoBay) Regional Director Rosemarie Johnson, accepting on behalf of the public sector
Natasha Wilson representing the “woman/man-in-thestreet” .
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July 2010 - December 2010
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NEXT STEPS
Bite of the Quarters
Ongoing strengthening of the mechanisms for implementation, monitoring & evaluation “... Jamaica and Jamaicans have no choice but to aggressively and credibly pursue Vision 2030 Jamaica, as it is not only the best way forward for achieving our aspirations, it is the only way. There is no other way that makes credible sense or that breaks the cycle of adversity and underdevelopment we have endured for too long.”
Ongoing meetings with MDAs on alignment with Vision 2030 Jamaica
Distribution and dissemination of Vision 2030 Jamaica, among all stakeholders
PIOJ Director General, Dr. Gladstone Hutchinson during his presentation at the 17th Annual Public Lecture of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) on August 19, 2010.
Vision 2030 Jamaica Update wishes everyone the very best for the season and every good wish for 2011 as we work towards making Jamaica the place of choice!
What’s Happening EVENTS
DATE
Handover of 10,000 copies of Vision 2030 Jamaica, Popular Version to Minister of Education, The Hon. Andrew Holness, M.P. SDC Trainer of Trainers’ Workshops - Clarendon, St. Elizabeth, St. Mary, Hanover, Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine Island-wide Schools’ Vision 2030 Jamaica Edutainment Sessions
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 9:00 am Ministry of Education, National Heroes Circle January 2011 - February 2011
Thematic Working Group Meetings
February 2011 - July 2011 January 2011 - March 2011
Grand Government Information & Services Expo Prepared by: Planning Institute of Jamaica 16 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 Tel: 935-5150; 960-9339;906-4471/2 Website:www.vision2030.gov.jm
March 11– 13, 2011