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Audrey Sewell, CD, JP
Permanent Secretary
Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
For the past 20 years, the Jamaica Social Investment efficiently and effectively implement community improvement
Fund (JSIF) has proved to be a beacon of hope for many projects aimed at social and economic development.
communities. JSIF has used a collaborative approach with its
partners to provide critical social services in some of the most Let me commend the management and staff of JSIF for their
vulnerable communities across the island. These intervention unwavering commitment to community development and
programmes have served to develop not only the infrastructure fulfilling the mandate of the organization to improve the lives
in many communities, but also our most valuable resource - of the underserved populations throughout Jamaica. I am
human capital. confident, given their track record that JSIF will continue to
meet and exceed expectations.
The organisation has evolved from a singular focus on
addressing only basic community needs to a more strategic I implore JSIF to continue playing its part in mobilising the
approach of creating real opportunities through training aimed country forward as the Government strives to achieve key
at economic growth, job creation, youth development and milestones set out in the county’s Vision 2030 Development
investment in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Plan.
sector.
I congratulate you as you celebrate your 20th Anniversary
JSIF has secured a national partnership between central and and take this opportunity to encourage every member of the
local government, private and public organisations such as organisation to stay committed to the mission of creating
the Caribbean Development Bank, European Union and the opportunities to enhance the lives of Jamaicans.
World Bank. These partnerships are dedicated to facilitating
the empowerment of both vulnerable and rural communities. Happy 20th Anniversary.
This also forms part of the development of the nation’s ability to
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