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Thematic Area |
Poverty Reduction |
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Location |
Jamaica |
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Start Date |
January 2010 |
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Duration |
2010 - 2012 |
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Funding Amount |
US$1,000,000 |
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Source of Funding |
UNDP:US$10,000
USAID: US $750,000 |
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Status |
Ongoing |
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Objectives |
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The major objective of the project is to: Improve the quality of life of disadvantaged youths in rural Jamaica through the development of their capacity to capitalize on income generation opportunities in a sustainable manner. |
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Expected Results |
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Profile: |
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The Rural Youth Employment Project will contribute to the reduction of rural youth unemployment by increasing the ability of youths to access sustainable livelihood options. This will be achieved through the capacitating of rural youth through the provision of skills, training and increased access to post harvest production facilities to improve the agriculture value added. Both in school and unattached youths will be targeted though primary focus will be given to youths out of school. the aim is to increase the number of youths in the targeted communities who are actively employed or earning a living directly or indirectly through agriculture. In addition, youths will have the necessary skills to identify and access opportunities for engaging in other businesses along the agriculture value chain. The project will attempt to mostly work through established community groups but is also open to youths not currently involved in such groups. The project should enhance current efforts to strengthen the linkages between the agriculture and tourism sectors and the servicing of underserved niche markets. |
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Delivery in: |
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2010 Allocations: US$ 215,108.42 2010 Expenditures: US$ 96,785.52 2011 Allocations: US$ 457,029.00 2011 Expenditures: US$ 415,053.00 2012 Allocations: US$ 498,161.02 |
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Contact: |
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Project Manager: Ruth Simpson
UNDP Programme Officer: Machel Stewart, Poverty Reduction Advisor |
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Documents: |
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Download Project Document |
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| 2010 Annual Progress Report | |
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Additional available information: |
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News Items posted on UNDP Jamaica website:
December 02, 2011 Beekeeping in St. Thomas featured for “One Day On Earth” on 11.11.11
September 12, 2011 Over 50 youth equipped to start business in honey production
June, 07, 2011 Beekeeping as a business source for rural Jamaica
May 19, 2011 Career day in Agriculture: an interview with St. Thomas youth March 24, 2011 Over 244 youths trained in four rural parishes March 18, 2010 Jamaican Youth to Benefit from US $1.25 Million Youth Employment Project January 15, 2010 UNDP and Partners to launch Employment Project for Youth Photo Gallery (UNDP Jamaica Flickr Channel): N/A Videos on UNDP Jamaica TV Channel: Local Media Coverage: N/A
Useful Links: The Scientific Research Council (RUYE dedicated section) Website Other Resources: N/A |
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Publications: |
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Global Reports
UNDP Annual Report 2011/2012
Millennium Development Goals Report 2012
Sustainable Development: Time for Action
Triple Wins for Sustainable Development
Democratic Governance
Environment & Energy
Poverty Reduction