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
2026
- Jamaica Economy Panel | From Policy Design to Lived Outcomes: Strengthening Policy Delivery in Jamaica | July
- Jamaica Economy Panel | Achieving Inclusive Recovery from Natural Hazards in Jamaica | April
- Jamaica Economy Panel | Jamaican Economy Panel Discussion Jamaicans’ Perceptions of Sustainable Development Influence Behaviours and Support Progress Toward the SDGs | March
2025
- Jamaica Economy Panel | Jamaica's Creative Economy | August
- Jamaica Economy Panel | Taxes and the SDGs | April
2024
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Framework as Accelerator for Vision 2030 and the SDGs in Jamaica | January
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Explores the Potential for moving Beyond GDP to measure sustainable development in Jamaica | May
- Jamaica Economy Panel - 4th International SIDS Conference and What it Means for Jamaica | September
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Future of Jobs in Jamaica | November
2023
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Youth Unemployment and Options for its Continued Decline | October
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Economics of Congestion | May
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Social Protection | March
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Creative Economy | January
2022
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Climate Resilience in Jamaica Calls for Mitigation and Adaptation | November
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Ocean Economy | August
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Stigma, discrimination, and violence against vulnerable and marginalised groups in Jamaica | May
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Climate and Disaster Preparation | April
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Climate Risks for Jamaica and the Impact on Women |March
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Jamaica's Food Systems and Climate Change | February
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Jamaica's Looming Obesity Crisis | January
2021
- Jamaica Economy Panel - The Impact of Migration in Jamaica | December
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Violence Against Women and Children | November
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Carbon Pricing | September
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Vaccine Hesitancy | July
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Sustainable Development Goals | June
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Jamaica's Fiscal Policy | May
- Jamaica Economy Panel - Jamaica's COVID-19 Recovery | April
Speakers
Professor Nadine McCloud
Senior Lecturer, UWI Mona Department of Economics