PIOJ Annual Report 2005 - Planning Institute of Jamaica

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P I O J A N N U A L Director General’s Secretariat The Planning Institute of Jamaica is responsible for: i) providing policy and technical advice to the Government of Jamaica, International Development Partners (IDPs) and other stakeholders; ii) initiating and coordinating the development of policies, plans and programmes for the socio-economic, environmental and cultural development of Jamaica; iii) aligning and managing external co-operation resources with the development priorities of the country; and iv) monitoring and evaluating policies and programmes. At the national level, the Director General, as the head of the organization, ensures that the core functions of the organization are executed in a timely and efficient manner so as to inform decision-making on issues related to national sustainable development. The Director General represents the GOJ on regional and international bodies. At the organizational level, he is accountable for the overall strategic, managerial and technical leadership of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), where he gives oversight to the operations of the Institute and ensures that corporate plans are aligned with the overall objectives of “ During 2005, with technical support from the Divisions and data from external sources, the Director General was aided in providing technical advice and policy recommendations to the GOJ on current and emerging sustainable development issues. ” the Ministry of Finance & Planning. He is accountable for the timely and efficient delivery of high quality goods and services to our clients. The Director General’s Secretariat (DGS) provides administrative and technical support to the Director General. During 2005, with technical support from the Divisions and data from external sources, the Director General was aided in providing technical advice and policy recommendations to the GOJ on current and emerging sustainable development issues. For example, in light of impending EU sugar reform and its effect on African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Sugar Protocol countries, the Director General’s Secretariat was responsible for the preparation of two significant documents in response to this regime. These were (a) the Strategic Options and Recommendations for the Sustainable Development of the Sugar Industry and (b) Jamaica Country Strategy for the Sugar Industry 2006–2015 (JCS). The former was critical in informing the Government of Jamaica’s policy for the sugar sector; and the latter, established the broad framework that would guide the effective transition of the industry from a sugar to a sugar-cane based industry, while ensuring that the social welfare and protection of the most vulnerable in the dependent sugar areas is safeguarded and progress towards macro-economic goals is maintained. The JCS was submitted to the European Union for consideration for financial support to assist with its implementation. The DGS also provided input for the preparation of the (i) Macro-Socio-Economic and Environmental Assessment of the Damage Done by Hurricanes Dennis and Emily and the flood rains brought on by Hurricane Wilma; (ii) The Jamaica Human Development Report 2005; and (iii) The Partnership for Progress, a memorandum of understanding between the Government and the Private Sector. The Partnership for Progress is not yet promulgated. As part of the ongoing monitoring and management of the economy, the Director General participated in the weekly and monthly meetings chaired by the Honourable Prime Minister and the Honourable Minister of Finance 6
R E P O R T 2 0 0 5 Dr. Wesley Hughes (centre), Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica laughs heartily along with Sir Dwight Venner (left), Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, St. Kitts & Nevis and Mr. Earl Jarrett, General Manager Jamaica National Building Society, during the Launch of the 50th Anniversary Conference on Economic & Social Development Planning, held November 23–24, 2005 at the Jamaica Conference Centre. and Planning and others. These meetings included: Post Cabinet Review, Economic Programme Monitoring, National Planning Council, National Commission on Science and Technology, National Investment Bank of Jamaica, Development Bank of Jamaica and Development Council. He also represented the Minister of Finance and Planning in the capacity of Alternate Governor at the annual Caribbean Development Bank Board of Directors meeting held in Barbados. The Director General continued to provide leadership to the Public Sector Investment Programme via monthly and quarterly portfolio reviews with the International Development Partners, private and public sector entities and non-state actors. These meetings were aimed at communicating the GOJ’s socio-economic policies and programmes; ensuring consistency with the GOJ strategic priorities and the efficient use of official development assistance; providing up-to-date information on the macro-economic performance of the Jamaican economy; and obtaining feedback from the Institute’s stakeholders As Chairman of the PIOJ’s Board of Directors and the Committee of Management, the Director General provided leadership to the Institute’s Strategic Planning Process that ensured integration, consistency and synergy with the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s Corporate/ Operational Plans. He also gave direction and oversight to the planning of a number of activities to celebrate the Institute’s 50th Anniversary. 7
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