The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) is conducting a comprehensive assessment aimed at enhancing support to 12 key economic and social sectors in Jamaica.
Being undertaken through collaboration with consultancy firm Leve Global, the assessment aims to better grasp the needs and opportunities within these crucial areas to deliver tailored solutions to propel them forward.
The specific sectors being targeted are agriculture, manufacturing & agro-processing, mining & quarrying, health, housing, construction, entertainment & sports, logistics, transportation, storage & communications, education & training, energy, electricity & water, and tourism.
A National Consultation and Validation Workshop was convened yesterday at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, involving more than 80 stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
Speaking at the event, General Manager of the Strategic Services Division at the DBJ, Deborah Newland, said the outcomes of this study “will not only help us identify gaps but also work towards mitigating them”.
She noted that the assessment will go a far way in enhancing the country’s sustainable development.
“If we are to become a developed country, we must ensure that the most marginalised individuals are supported and empowered to achieve dignity through their own endeavours,” she said.Senior Analyst at Leve Global, Kevon Wilson, underlined the collaborative approach taken in gathering data and insights.
He informed that information has been collected from stakeholders to understand critical issues and opportunities and “we will look to today’s discussions to find specific solutions”.
