Assisting the people of Jamaica in attaining their full potential, by improving the quality of their lives and helping them achieve sustainable development.
USAID, Ministry of Agriculture and Heart/NTA unveil new agriculture certification program
USAID supports Gustav recovery effort
Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Agriculture and Karen Hilliard, USAID Mission Director, join partners in declaring this high tunnel greenhouse open. (L-R) Mr. Horace Fisher, President, Mocho Community Council; Mr.Leo Lambert, JAMALCO; Mr.Donald Foster, Executive Director, HEART NTA; Dr Christopher Tufton, Minister of Agriculture; Karen Hilliard, USAID Mission Director; Mr. Dermon Spence, Manager Ebony Park.
USAID/Jamaica is at work throughout the country to accelerate sustainable and equitable growth in a more competitive world.
USAID/Jamaica's programs are organized around five strategic objectives:
Economic Growth: Increased trade competitiveness in targeted industries
Rural Development: Natural assets managed for rural development
Health: Improved health status among youth and most vulnerable groups
Education: Improved education of targeted Jamaican youth
Democracy: Increased accountability, citizen security and participation
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