JAMAICA CHAPTER ACTION PLANS FIRST REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS National Competitiveness Council Business Environment Reform Roundtable

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1 JAMAICA CHAPTER ACTION PLANS FIRST REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS National Competitiveness Council Business Environment Reform Roundtable Kingston, Jamaica ruary 20,

2 Caribbean Growth Forum (CGF): Aimed at: OVERVIEW OF CGF PROJECT Regional initiative implemented by Compete Caribbean Supported by IDB, World Bank, CDB, DFID and DFAIT Identifying priority actions that contribute to private sector-led growth and job creation in the region Focusing on their implementation over the medium term Providing accountability in monitoring progress of implementation Launched in total of 12 Caribbean countries

3 HIGHLIGHTS OF CGF PROCESS CGF Regional Launch held in Jamaica June, 2012 CGF Jamaica Chapter Launch May 2, 2013 CGF Jamaica Draft Action Plans prepared CGF Regional Workshop, Nassau, The Bahamas First CGF Jamaica Chapter Accountability Report on Progress May-June, 2013 June 24-25, 2013 ruary 20,

4 CGF ACTION PLANS Three Thematic Areas: Logistics and Connectivity Investment Climate Skills and Productivity Action Plans prepared through meetings of stakeholders from the public sector, private sector and civil society PIOJ serves as National Focal Point/Secretariat for CGF Jamaica Chapter Progress reporting by MDAs involved in implementation

5 BENEFITS OF CGF PROCESS CGF Action Plans aligned to medium-term strategic priority areas for economic development and growth in Jamaica Monitoring of progress aligned to existing monitoring process of GoJ, including for the NCC Doing Business Reform Agenda Implementation supported by CGF Grants for priority actions: Survey of Microfinance and Small Business Financing Institutions Mapping of Development Approvals Outline & Enquiry and Monitoring & Enforcement Process Contributes to M&E framework and culture of accountability for Jamaica

6 TRAFFIC LIGHT FRAMEWORK STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY ACTIONS Milestones not all met during review period Milestones met during review period Action completed within targeted time frame No milestones within review period

7 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.1: PREPARE NATIONAL MASTER PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LOGISTICS HUB Complete Strategic Framework Study as input to Master Plan Develop Terms of Reference for Logistics Hub Master Plan Commence preparation of Logistics Hub Master Plan Review first draft of Logistics Hub Master Plan Complete Logistics Hub Master Plan

8 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.2: DEVELOP POLICY, LEGISLATIVE AND TRADE FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT LOGISTICS HUB Develop additional Open Skies Agreements Complete market study for dry docking in Jamaica Create appropriate legal and business framework for special economic zones (SEZs) to support logistics hub development

9 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.3: DEVELOP HUMAN CAPITAL PROGRAMMES FOR LOGISTICS HUB Establish new training programmes for Logistics Undertake studies of training needs for Logistics-related industries Develop international partnerships among tertiary institutions for logistics degree progammes

10 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.4: IMPLEMENT PRIORITY LOGISTICS HUB PROJECTS Complete the privatization of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) Undertake deepening of Kingston Harbour Undertake development of the Caymanas Economic Zone Phase Implement the Port Community System Complete privatization of the Norman Manley International Airport

11 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.5: ESTABLISH FRAMEWORK FOR VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDING AND MICRO- FINANCING FOR ICT Establish Venture Capital Eco-System including funding for ICT projects Implement mobile money pilot project

12 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.6: ADVANCE E-GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE AND FRAMEWORK Prepare Strategic Roadmap for implementation of E-Government Complete establishment of egov Jamaica Limited (transition from Fiscal Services Limited) Complete recruitment of GoJ Chief Information Officer (CIO)

13 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity OBJECTIVE 1.7: ADVANCE BROADBAND PENETRATION AND ACCESS Implement Phase 1 of Wide Area Network (WAN) Project to provide broadband access to schools, libraries and post offices islandwide Expand the deployment of Community Access Points (CAPs) within publicly accessible spaces Establish new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Jamaica

14 Thematic Area 1 Logistics and Connectivity Summary Table 1 RESUMEN MESA

15 Thematic Area 2 Investment Climate OBJECTIVE 2.1: SIMPLIFY TAX PROCEDURES AND EXPAND ELECTRONIC FILING AND TAX PAYMENT SYSTEMS Complete S03 and S04 form for self-employed persons Establish programme to mandate e-filing for GCT, payroll and income tax by large taxpayers Implement upgraded PBX and customer relationship management system to support customer care centre Establish filing centres with internet kiosks in main revenue areas Constant Spring and Montego Bay

16 Thematic Area 2 Investment Climate OBJECTIVE 2.2: STREAMLINE THE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVAL PROCESS Undertake mapping and re-engineering of the outline and enquiry, monitoring and enforcement processes Complete approval and promulgation of new Building Act Harmonize application fee structure across Parish Councils and implementing agencies

17 Thematic Area 2 Investment Climate OBJECTIVE 2.3: EXPAND CREDIT FACILITIES FOR MSMES Carry out survey of all microfinance and small business financing institutions in Jamaica Rationalize government approaches to financing and capacity building for MSMEs Disseminate information on available credit facilities as well as comprehensive loan information to MSMEs

18 Thematic Area 2 Investment Climate OBJECTIVE 2.4: PASS SECURED OBLIGATIONS LEGISLATION AND ESTABLISH CENTRAL COLLATERAL REGISTRY Provide final Secured Interest in Personal Property Legislation to Parliament for passage Establish Central Collateral Registry based on passage of Secured Interest in Personal Property Legislation

19 Thematic Area 2 Investment Climate Summary Table 2 RESUMEN MESA

20 Thematic Area 3 Skills and Productivity OBJECTIVE 3.1: INTRODUCE COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH TO EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS Implement pilot of competency-based curriculum for Grades Approve the draft TVET policy to guide the implementation of CBET in an integrated education and training system

21 Thematic Area 3 Skills and Productivity OBJECTIVE 3.2: ENSURE THAT CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENTS REFLECT INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE Implement 4-year degree programme in Teachers Colleges Implement Pathways to Secondary Education (as successor to Bridge Programme for ASTEP)

22 Thematic Area 3 Skills and Productivity OBJECTIVE 3.3: STRENGTHEN MECHANISMS TO ALIGN TRAINING AND EDUCATION WITH LABOUR MARKET Coordinate review of the supply and demand of the labour market for priority industries Undertake comprehensive reform of the labour market

23 Thematic Area 3 Skills and Productivity OBJECTIVE 3.4: IMPLEMENT PROGRAMMES FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TRAINING FOR YOUTH Review /update the Apprenticeship Act (1954) to be more relevant to present-day requirements for workforce development Implement the Registered Apprenticeship Programme (RAP)

24 Thematic Area 3 Skills and Productivity OBJECTIVE 3.5: DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL PROGRAMME OF PRODUCTIVITY MANAGEMENT Develop and institute national multi-sectoral productivity campaign Expand the Be Productive and Prosper campaign in secondary and post-secondary institutions

25 Thematic Area 3 Skills and Productivity Summary Table 3 RESUMEN MESA

26 Summary of First Progress Report on CGF Jamaica Action Plans NCC Business Environment Reform Round Table ruary 20, Total of 46 priority actions Actions % of total Delayed 9 20% On Track 18 39% Completed 5 11% No milestones in review period 14 30%

27 CGF PROCESS NEXT STEPS Continued implementation and monitoring of priority actions by relevant MDAs Staging of next CGF Jamaica Chapter Accountability Report on Progress July Participation in Final CGF Regional Workshop August/September Reporting on completion of CGF Action Plans to Quarterly Meetings of the NCC

28 JAMAICA CHAPTER ACTION PLANS FIRST REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS National Competitiveness Council Business Environment Reform Roundtable Kingston, Jamaica ruary 20,