Official handing over of National Green Economic Growth Model for Jamaica

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will officially hand over a landmark National Green Economic Growth Model for Jamaica to the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security.

The Model developed and implemented with support from the UNDP and ILO, the initiative estimates the potential impact on GDP, employment, and economic growth if Jamaica transitions to a greener, more climate-resilient economy.

This milestone supports Jamaica’s sustainable development and green employment strategy, aligning climate action with inclusive job creation and strengthening national capacity for a just transition.

Speakers and representatives include:

  • Dr. Kishan Khoday, Resident Representative, UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica
  • Ms. Marissa Sheppard, ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean
  • Mr. Omar Alcock, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
  • Ms. Gillian Corrodus, Ministry of Labour and Social Security
  • Mr. Marek Harsdorff, Senior Economist, ILO Headquarters
  • Social Partners: Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Mr. Wayne Chen, Jamaica Employers’ Federation
    (JEF)

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