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UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica

@undpjamaica

Taking aim at poverty, inequality & exclusion while building resilience to crisis. Serving JAM, BER, CAY, BAH, TCI. Resident Representative is @KishanKhoday

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Jamaica Observer (@jamaicaobserver) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Most Jamaicans, we suspect, did not pay much attention to the handover of a tree relocation device at Jamaica House on Monday. But, as Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness rightly pointed out, Jamaica’s acquisition of this heavy duty equipment brings to the fore the importance of

Most Jamaicans, we suspect, did not pay much attention to the handover of a tree relocation device at Jamaica House on Monday. But, as Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness rightly pointed out, Jamaica’s acquisition of this heavy duty equipment brings to the fore the importance of
Jamaica Gleaner (@jamaicagleaner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Jamaica will benefit from up to US$500,000 in grant support to strengthen disaster resilience and recovery under a new Disaster Risk Reduction Programme for the Caribbean. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2… #GLNRToday

Jamaica will benefit from up to US$500,000 in grant support to strengthen disaster resilience and recovery under a new Disaster Risk Reduction Programme for the Caribbean.

Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2… #GLNRToday
Kishan Khoday (@kishankhoday) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today I signed an #MOU with Jamaica Stock Exchange to support the emergence of innovative financing solutions for sustainable development. This is a pivotal moment & paradigm shift in the financing landscape that will📈implementation of the #SDGs & 🇯🇲's Vision 2030. UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica United Nations Jamaica Multi-country Office

Kishan Khoday (@kishankhoday) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#UNDP is serious about disaster resilience. We are early recovery specialists, making the strategic investments to sustain national development gains in the event of crisis. Accelerated recovery is the key, ensuring people, systems and economies are up & running quickly.

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Webinar annoucenment 🟠 How can countries move from national climate plans to real action? Join UN Development & Food and Agriculture Organization for an interactive session on using the Climate Action Review Tool to scale up ambition in land use and agriculture. 🗓️ 17 June ⏰ 10:00 CEST 👉 shorturl.at/M56Tk

Webinar annoucenment 🟠

How can countries move from national climate plans to real action?

Join <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> &amp; <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a> for an interactive session on using the Climate Action Review Tool to scale up ambition in land use and agriculture.

🗓️ 17 June
⏰ 10:00 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/M56Tk
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#MSME make up 97% of 🇯🇲’s businesses; 98% in 🇧🇸. If a hurricane delays their recovery or causes closure, nat’l recovery can be delayed. Too imp’t to early econ recovery to fail, #MSME need support to 📈their resilience - Kishan Khoday in Jamaica Gleaner jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

#MSME make up 97% of 🇯🇲’s businesses; 98% in 🇧🇸. If a hurricane delays their recovery or causes closure, nat’l recovery can be delayed. Too imp’t to early econ recovery to fail, #MSME need support to 📈their resilience - <a href="/KishanKhoday/">Kishan Khoday</a> in <a href="/JamaicaGleaner/">Jamaica Gleaner</a> 

jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…
JISNews (@jisnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation on sustainable finance and strengthen Jamaica’s social development sector. This MOU formalises a long-standing partnership

The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation on sustainable finance and strengthen Jamaica’s social development sector.

This MOU formalises a long-standing partnership
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There's good news for Latin America & the Caribbean in #UNDP's regional Human Development Report. But 31% of our people are still vulnerable —not in poverty & not protected. #Resilience must therefore be 💪; It’s no longer an option. 📩Download & Explore go.undp.org/UBY

There's good news for Latin America &amp; the Caribbean in #UNDP's regional Human Development Report. But 31% of our people are still vulnerable —not in poverty &amp; not protected. #Resilience must therefore be 💪; It’s no longer an option.

📩Download &amp; Explore go.undp.org/UBY
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Micro, small & medium enterprises #MSME should create business continuity plans to boost their resilience to a major storm or hurricane - ODPEM Director General (actg.) Richard Thompson at #UNDP’s Hurricane Ready & Resilient Forum. #HurricaneResilient 🔗 jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

Micro, small &amp; medium enterprises #MSME should create business continuity plans to boost their resilience to a major storm or hurricane - <a href="/odpem/">ODPEM</a> Director General (actg.) Richard Thompson at #UNDP’s Hurricane Ready &amp; Resilient Forum. #HurricaneResilient

🔗 jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…
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🌎From efforts to achieving a just transition of the workforce to a green economy🌿, to investing in renewable energies☀️& unlocking climate finance opportunities for a green future, UN Development is supporting Jamaica 🇯🇲to take decisive #ClimateAction. 🔗go.undp.org/U6m

🌎From efforts to achieving a just transition of the workforce to a green economy🌿, to investing in renewable energies☀️&amp; unlocking climate finance opportunities for a green future, <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> is supporting Jamaica 🇯🇲to take decisive #ClimateAction.

🔗go.undp.org/U6m
Kishan Khoday (@kishankhoday) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌎UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica's robust climate resilience portfolio signals our commitment to Jamaica's climate ambitions & int'l commitments. This includes shaping an enabling environment for a green economy🌿, investing in renewables☀️& unlocking climate finance. 🔗go.undp.org/U6m

🌎<a href="/UNDPJamaica/">UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica</a>'s robust climate resilience portfolio signals our commitment to Jamaica's climate ambitions &amp; int'l commitments. This includes shaping an enabling environment for a green economy🌿, investing in renewables☀️&amp; unlocking climate finance.  

🔗go.undp.org/U6m
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#UNDP Multi Country Office is ready to partner with Jamaica🇯🇲 & Bahamas🇧🇸 on securing scaled up disaster resilience & recovery financing, incl. technical assistance on Loss & Damage - #UNDP Resident Representative, Kishan Khoday ➡️Our Offer🔗go.undp.org/U6e

#UNDP Multi Country Office is ready to partner with Jamaica🇯🇲 &amp; Bahamas🇧🇸 on securing scaled up disaster resilience &amp; recovery financing, incl.  technical assistance on Loss &amp; Damage - #UNDP Resident Representative, <a href="/KishanKhoday/">Kishan Khoday</a> 

➡️Our Offer🔗go.undp.org/U6e
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Small farmers are urged to step up preparations for the #hurricaneseason to safeguard their livelihoods & Jamaica’s food security - Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Principal Dir, Technical Services, Marina Young at #UNDP's Hurricane Ready & Resilient forum. 🔗bit.ly/3STC4PT | Loop Jamaica

Small farmers are urged to step up preparations for the #hurricaneseason to safeguard their livelihoods &amp; Jamaica’s food security - <a href="/rada_jam/">Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)</a>  Principal Dir, Technical Services, Marina Young at #UNDP's Hurricane Ready &amp; Resilient forum.

🔗bit.ly/3STC4PT | <a href="/LoopJamaica/">Loop Jamaica</a>
Smile Jamaica (@smilejamtvj) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr. Kishan Khoday, UNDP Resident Representative Multi Country Office In Jamaica, and Tashana Anderson, Co-Director of RTA Biz Shipping & Energy, discussed building MSME resilience during the hurricane season and how those lessons are being applied in real time.

Dr. Kishan Khoday, UNDP Resident Representative Multi Country Office In Jamaica, and Tashana Anderson, Co-Director of RTA Biz Shipping &amp; Energy, discussed building MSME resilience during the hurricane season and how those lessons are being applied in real time.
Kishan Khoday (@kishankhoday) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today I was a guest on Smile Jamaica to discuss UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica's work in disaster loss & damage, esp. among vulnerable communities like Micro Small & Medium Enterprises. As a🔑sector constituting 97% of all 🇯🇲 biz, #MSME resilience is critical for livelihood & economic recovery.

Today I was a guest on <a href="/Smilejamtvj/">Smile Jamaica</a> to discuss <a href="/UNDPJamaica/">UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica</a>'s work in disaster loss &amp; damage, esp. among vulnerable communities like Micro Small &amp; Medium Enterprises. As a🔑sector constituting 97% of all 🇯🇲 biz, #MSME resilience is critical for livelihood &amp; economic recovery.
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#UNDP's disaster resilience & early recovery work with 🇯🇲🇧🇸🇹🇨 thru the years has included resilient policies & plans, #MSME capacity 📈 & recovery; cash for work; damage assessments; & resilient shelters - all tailored to gov’t requests and UNDP offers. - Kishan Khoday Res Rep.

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Small biz operators, here are 🔟 Tips to help you prepare your business to survive & rebound quickly from a hurricane. 📌Bookmark & share this 📺. Preparation can mean limited loss & early recovery for your business if a hurricane makes landfall. #HurricaneResilient

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📝 Get the facts on Nationally Determined Contributions - #NDCs! 📷 Next Tuesday, June 24, from 9–10 a.m. EDT, the Secretary-General António Guterres will deliver a powerful climate speech from UN HQ — making the case for greener future. #ClimateAction #parisagreement #NDCs

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Let's countdown to the #UN's #COP30 🇧🇷Nov. ✅6 Months to go 🌎198 countries 1️⃣mission to📉global warming As a signatory to the Paris Agreement, Jamaica is consulting stakeholders & finalizing negotiating positions. #UNDP is honoured to support, on the #RoadToCOP30 UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica

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🌊 Recently, Kishan Khoday UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica & Stuart Davis United Nations Jamaica Multi-country Office discussed 🇯🇲 Jamaica’s push for #SustainableSeas! 🏝️ Our ocean = 🇯🇲 identity & economy: 80% of the population lives within 5km of the coast, this is an immediate threat. Read more: shorturl.at/iXQXJ

🌊 Recently, Kishan Khoday <a href="/UNDPJamaica/">UNDP Multi Country Office in Jamaica</a>  &amp; Stuart Davis <a href="/UNJamaica/">United Nations Jamaica Multi-country Office</a> discussed 🇯🇲 Jamaica’s push for #SustainableSeas!

🏝️ Our ocean = 🇯🇲 identity &amp; economy:
80% of the population lives within 5km of the coast, this is an immediate threat.

Read more: shorturl.at/iXQXJ