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‘How Implementation Deficit Stymies Jamaica’s Growth: Global Testimonies of Change’	Author Giorgio Valentini -World Bank Country Representative, Jamaica & Guyana Publisher PSOJ Publication Date: Jun 26 2012 ↓WELCOME_REMARKS__Giorgio_Valentini.pdf Synopsis My challenge today is to present some ideas on how to stimulate changes in Jamaica that could lead to achieving knowledge society status. One could frame it as either a status or an objective depending on one’s perspective. Nevertheless this would be a highly desirable outcome for Jamaica’s society and a necessary one for a globally competitive Jamaican private sector. In fact, the private sector must drive for such a transformation but for this to be effective, to disrupt the Jamaican status quo in Jamaica. See the full text of the Keynote Speaker, Mr. Giorgio Valentini, World Bank Representative in Jamaica
Economic Bulletin Oct 2011	Author Publisher Publication Date: Oct 1 2011 ↓Economic Bulletin Oct 2011.pdf Synopsis
Fiscal Poliicy Paper Fy 2011//12	Author Publisher Government Of Jamaica Publication Date: Apr 28 2011 ↓Fiscal_Policy_Paper2011-12.pdf Synopsis
Economic Bulletin - April 2009	Author James Robinson Publisher PSOJ Publication Date: May 25 2009 ↓Economic Bulletin - April 2009.pdf Synopsis BOJ 1st Quarter Review—Global Recession has Dominant Impact on Jamaican Economy: On May 20, 2009 the Governor of the Bank of Jamaica Hon. Derick Latibeaudiere, presented the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ’s) first quarter review of the Jamaican Economy. The Bank described the local economic environment as one in which there was a dominant influence of the Global Economic Recession. The bank pointed to heightened levels of fluctuations in the foreign exchange market as demand pressures surged especially in January. This increase in volatility resulted from a contraction in credit lines normally made accessible to local importers and financial institutions.
Framing the Challenge and Opportunities for Jamaica	Author Dr. Paul Holden Publisher Enterprise Research Institute Publication Date: May 14 2009 ↓Paul Holden (final).ppt Synopsis Power Point Presentation used by Dr. Paul Holden at the PSOJ/JMMB 2009 Annual Economic Forum.
The New Partnership For Transformation	Author Thavia Robinson Publisher CaPRI Publication Date: May 14 2009 ↓CaPRI's Presentation by Thavia-final.doc Synopsis The New Partnership For Transformation - The Key Factors For a Successful Outcome Late last year, CaPRI (the Caribbean Policy Research Institute) conducted a research project which assessed the feasibility of a social partnership in Jamaica. Following consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, and a successful seminar at UWI Mona, we produced a report which outlined the conditions needed for a social partnership to succeed in Jamaica.
KPMG Tax Advisory Bulletin - 2009	Author KPMG Publisher KPMG Publication Date: Apr 23 2009 ↓KPMG Tax Advisory Bulletin - Budget 2009.pdf Synopsis Amidst wide speculation on the extent of the impending tax package to be imposed by the Government in the new fiscal year, the Honourable Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, opened the 2009/10 Budget Debate today, tabling Ministry Paper No. 26/09, containing the new revenue measures to be effected. Being the Golding Administration's second
Economic Bulletin - March 2009	Author James Robinson Publisher PSOJ Publication Date: Apr 20 2009 ↓Economic Bulletin - March 2009.pdf Synopsis IMF Reports Severe Recession in Global Economy – April 2009: In early April 2009, the IMF published its World Economic Outlook Report. The fund characterised the global economy as one undergoing severe recession and financial crisis reflecting a sharp decline in confidence. World Economic Growth was 3.2% in 2008 which was 2% points below the 5.2% growth experienced in the previous year (2007). In light of the current recession, Global GDP is expected to decline by 1.3% in 2009. Improvement in GDP is not expected until 2010 when World GDP growth is expected to be approximately 1.9%. This growth, however, will strongly depend on enhanced efforts directed at improving the global financial sector.
Economic Bulletin - February 2009	Author James Robinson Publisher PSOJ Publication Date: Apr 1 2009 ↓Economic Bulletin - February 2009.pdf Synopsis Moody's Rating Agency Downgrades Jamaica Sovereign Bonds: On March 4, 2009 the Moody's Rating Agency downgraded Jamaica's Sovereign Bond Instruments. This action resulted in a rank shift from B2 to B1 for Foreign Currency Bonds; the Rating on Local Currency Bonds were adjusted to a Ba2 rating; while a B3 rating was awarded to the Foreign Currency ceiling deposits. The rating agency attributes the downgrade to the likely deterioration in the Jamaican Economic environment due to a worsening of the global economic crisis; while drawing attention to the country's high fiscal deficit (approximately 5%) and double digit inflation.
Economic Bulletin - January 2008	Author James Robinson Publisher PSOJ Publication Date: Feb 27 2009 ↓Economic_Bulletin_-January_2009[1].pdf Synopsis Bank of Jamaica 4th Quarter Review: On February 18 2009, the BOJ hosted its fourth (4th) quarter review for 2008. The bank characterized the December quarter as one in which it faced unprecedented challenges. This was in light of the enhanced deterioration of conditions in the global financial scene. The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) noted that challenges faced from the instability in the global economy resulted in foreign exchange instability, generating increased inflationary pressures as well.

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