Convergence between Plan and 2030 Agenda

The MTF serves as the central tenet of the implementation framework of Vision 2030 Jamaica and the main vehicle for advancing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its 17 SDGs. To date, the MTF has included a package of prioritized national strategies and sector strategies, and the most critical/catalytic actions that operationalize the sector strategies. Each MTF is informed by several sources of evidence, public policy frameworks and arrangements.

The MTF is also informed by other development considerations, including development performance, such as gains, slippages, and gaps; the national and global development context; and the perspectives/experiences of stakeholders. The MTF is implemented through the alignment of the development programme (including subprogrammes, and projects) of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) and other development actors with the results and strategy framework of the MTF.

I. Jamaicans are Empowered to Achieve their Fullest Potential

1. A Healthy and Stable Population

1.1.

Develop and implement National Population Policy

1.4.

Establish a Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy Framework, including quality reproductive health data and statistics 

1.6.

Strengthen the framework and systems of the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA) for child development and wellbeing

1.7.

Implement National Plan of Action for an Integrated Response to Children and Violence (NPACV) 

1.8.

Promote youth engagement in policy development and advocacy on youth development issues 

1.16.

Support healthy aging and strengthen national capacity to reduce morbidity and pre-mature mortality associated with communicable and noncommunicable diseases

2. WorldClass Education and Training

2.1.

Establish Regulatory and Standards-Dirven Framework for the delivery of early childhood education and care services (including certification of ECIs)

2.3.

Increase Multiple Learning Pathways to equip secondary graduates to transition to higher education and/or work

2.5.

Fully implement the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and implement the new National Assessment Programme (NAP)

2.6.

Provide multiple pathways at the primary and secondary levels of education to meet the different learning needs of students

2.10.

Strengthen regulatory framework for delivery of world class training and certification

3. Effective Social Protection

3.2.

Implement the National Policy on Poverty and National Poverty Reduction Programme and coordinate planning and delivery of programming

3.5.

Strengthen social assistance delivery to vulnerable population groups

3.7.

Establish a viable and sustainable framework for social insurance and occupational pension coverage and delivery (public and private pension)

3.8.

Support the vulnerable to engage in sustainable livelihoods

3.9.

Mainstream and operationalize the Disabilities Act (2014)

4. Authentic and Transformation al Culture

4.1.

Develop and implement frameworks and programmes towards consensus on and institutionalizing core and transformational values

4.2.

Further develop and integrate , culture, cultural and creative and sport industries in national development

4.4.

Develop and implement effective parenting intervention programmes

II. The Jamaican Society is Secure, Cohesive and Just

1. Security and Safety

1.1.

Reform and modernize the law enforcement system through strengthening governance, institutional and technological capacity of the law enforcement system/institutions

1.4.

Enhance the capacity of communities to participate in creating a safe and secure society to include among other areas, strengthening programmatic focus on youth-based crime and violence

2. Effective Governance

2.7.

Implement the Enterprise Risk Management Policy for Government

2.10.

Establish regulatory, institutional, and operational framework for Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM) in GOJ/ Establish Integrated Results Based Management Policy Framework in GOJ

2.11.

Strengthen the Implementation of Vison 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan (NDP)

2.12.

Continue the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Vision 2030 Jamaica

2.13.

Continue the Implementation of the National Policy for Gender Equality 

2.14.

Implement Men and Masculinity Programme

2.15.

Support adolescent parents

III. Jamaica has a Prosperous Economy

1. A Stable Macroeconomy

1.1.

Maintain and bolster macro-economic stability – implement debt management strategy, fiscal policy, and monetary policy, and modernization of the tax system

1.4.

Advance Public Sector Pension Reform

1.8.

Continue the Modernization of Customs

1.10.

Create Policy Framework for Disaster Risk Financing/ Strengthen Policy framework for Disaster Risk Financing

2. An Enabling Business Environment

2.5.

Improve processes related to land ownership, titling and transfer

2.16.

Continue to implement the revised MSME and Entrepreneurship Policy

3. Strong Economic Infrastructure

4. Energy Security and Efficiency

5. A Technology Enabled Society

5.3.

Support MSME’s though the innovation lab and science resource centre in capacity building, product development and accrediting of analytical services

6. Internationally Competitive Industry Structures

Agriculture

6.4.

Develop and implement a ten-year agricultural sector plan which considers vulnerable groups in the sector such as youth, women, and person with disabilities

6.5.

Complete the National Youth in Agriculture Policy, towards maximizing the opportunities for youth in the agriculture sector

6.8.

Establish additional agro-parks and specialized agricultural zones

6.11.

Amend and promulgate the Food and Drug Act to categorize and regulate Natural Health Products including Nutraceuticals and independent categories to Food and Drugs

6.12.

Accelerate the uptake of climate-smart agriculture among farmers 

Manufacturing

6.13.

Promote the uptake of ISO 14000 and ISO 22000 standards to ensure manufactures benefit from increased compliance with environmental and production standards in building a more prosperous economy

Mining and Quarrying

6.16.

Finalize the National Minerals Policy to improve the competitiveness of the minerals sector and to increase the involvement of the private sector in minerals development

Construction

Cultural and Creative Industries

6.21.

Develop policy/regulatory framework for the Cultural and Creative Industries

Sport

6.28.

Establish policy and regulatory framework for sport

6.29.

Promote regulatory compliance with international standards/certification for
anti-doping in sport

6.30.

Promote domestic and international trade in sport

6.31.

Establish Sport Diplomacy Programme

6.32.

Develop and implement systems and mechanisms for promoting the health and welfare of sportsmen and sportswomen

6.34.

Develop and implement National Results Framework & Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System for Sport

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

6.38.

Roll out Phases II and III of the GOJ Portal

Services (Financial, Business and Distribution)

Tourism

6.44.

Prepare updated Tourism Strategy and Master Plan to guide development of the tourism sector - tourism markets, investments, products and partnerships 

6.48.

Enhance the promotion of heritage-based tourism through the continued focus on the development and preservation of the country's major heritage assets: priority areas include Port Royal, Seville, Spanish Town and Falmouth

6.49.

 Develop the craft policy and establish the Craft Authority

IV. Jamaica has a Healthy Natural Environment

1. Sustainable Management and Use of Environmental

1.2.

Increase the coverage of protected areas in relation to Jamaica´s territory, including ecologically sensitive areas

1.3.

Promulgate a range of environmental policies including: Watersheds Policy; National Land Policy; Water Sector Policy and Action Plan; and the Beach Access and Management Policy

1.4.

Revise the National Plan of Action on Land Based Sources of Pollution 

1.5.

Revise the National Waste Management Policy to reflect emerging issues such as hazardous waste, e-waste, medical waste, white waste, agricultural waste, sewage waste; and conduct waste characterization and generation studies

1.6.

Prepare a sustainable consumption and production strategy (waste/plastics minimization/cleaner technologies)

2. Hazard Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change

2.1.

Develop a Comprehensive National Policy/Strategy/Regulatory Framework on Disaster Risk Management

2.8.

Develop and implement Long Term Strategies (LTS) for low carbon and climate resilient development

3. Sustainable Urban and Rural Development

3.6.

Develop and implement Local Sustainable Development Plans (LSDPs) for Municipalities, ensuring that updates are scheduled and all are no older than 5 years