Jamaican Economy Panel Discussions
The Jamaican Economy Panel is part of a partnership between the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (UNRCO) and the Department of Economics at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona.
UN entities involved in this initiative
RCO, UN Women, UNAIDS, UNEP, UNESCO, WFPOther entities involved in this initiative
UWISustainable Development Goals
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Well-being
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Partnerships for the Goals
About the initiative
The JEP brings together economic, public-sector experts and development practitioners to address monthly socio-economic questions. These questions help to highlight relevant economic issues and the collective expertise of the panellists. For more information on the Jamaican Economy Panel and the results of previous JEP discussions, kindly see the below.
Jamaican Economy Panel Discussions
2024
- Economists Highlight Six Transitions Framework as Accelerator for Vision 2030 and the SDGs in Jamaica | January
- Jamaican Economy Panel Explores the Potential for moving Beyond GDP to measure sustainable development in Jamaica | May
- Jamaican Economy Panel Responds to 4th International SIDS Conference and What it Means for Jamaica | September
2023
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion on Youth Unemployment and Options for its Continued Decline | October
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion on the Economics of Congestion | May
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion on Social Protection | March
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion on the Creative Economy | January
2022
- Climate Resilience in Jamaica Calls for Mitigation and Adaptation | November
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion on the Ocean Economy | August
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Twelve Stigma, discrimination, and violence against vulnerable and marginalised groups in Jamaica | May
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Eleven on Climate and Disaster Preparation | April
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Ten on Climate Risks for Jamaica and the Impact on Women |March
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Nine on Jamaica's Food Systems and Climate Change | February
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Eight on Jamaica's Looming Obesity Crisis | January
2021
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Seven on The Impact of Migration in Jamaica | December
- Jamaica Economy Panel Discussion Six on Violence Against Women and Children | November
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Five on Carbon Pricing | September
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Four on Vaccine Hesitancy | July
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Three on the Sustainable Development Goals | June
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Two on Jamaica's Fiscal Policy | May
- Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion One on Jamaica's COVID-19 Recovery | April
Speakers
Dr. Nadine McCloud
Senior Lecturer, UWI Mona Department of Economics
