vision statement: \u201cJamaica the place of choice to live, work, raise families,
and do business\u201d. <\/strong>This vision embodies the clear message that emerged from the
inclusive planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This reveals that that hopes and dreams of our people transcend mere growth in
per capita income, although this is considered a worthy goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important issues that emerged during the consultation phase were for: greater
access and opportunities; efficient delivery of health, education, justice and security services; a more inclusive society which fosters a greater sense of hope, particularly the young; greater development of rural areas; protection of the environment; and a strong desire to preserve the positive and transformational aspects of our culture and heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By 2030, we see Jamaica as a country having a vibrant and sustainable
economy, society and environment; a high level of human capital development;
greater opportunities and access to these opportunities for the population;
and a high level of human security. Developed country status for Jamaica is,
therefore, a definition crafted from our realities and aspirations and against
which we will measure our achievements and successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vision 2030 Jamaica is the strategic guide or roadmap to achieve this level of
development. Through short- and medium-term priorities, policies and
programmes which are captured in the Medium Term Socio-Economic Policy
Framework (MTF), the Plan provides dynamism and flexibility. This framework
for implementation facilitates consistent monitoring and evaluation and allows
domestic as well as global changes to be reflected and incorporated in the
planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will not achieve developed country status overnight; the change will be
gradual. To achieve this goal requires leadership, partnership, national will and
commitment for transformation, a sense of urgency about the unsustainable
nature of the current path, and a passionate desire to achieve greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, our children, from the tiny boy in Aboukir, St. Ann, to the teenage girl in Cave, Westmoreland, have access to technologies that were once considered
science fiction. They seek opportunities to realise their full potential. This Plan is to ensure that, as a society, we do not fail them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have a duty to ourselves, to the sacrifices of past generations and to the
hopes of future generations, to preserve the best of our country and to
transform the worst. The outcome in 2030 is dependent on the decisions we
make today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I invite all Jamaicans, as well as our global partners, to join in the next stage of this exciting journey: the successful Plan
implementation of Vision 2030 Jamaica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wesley Hughes, CD, PhD
Director General
Planning Institute of Jamaica<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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