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USAID/Jamaica: From the American People

Program

Economic Growth

Objective: Increased trade competitiveness in targeted industries

Program Photo Gallery

A woman delivers training in a beauty salon.

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Over 300 persons have received skills training through our economic growth activities.

Ms. Marcia Davies demonstrate how the new equipment eases production of bammy

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Ms. Marcia Davies demonstrate how the new equipment eases production of bammy

Speaker at the Green Globe conference

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“Based on the knowledge I received from attending the Green Globe conference, I will now work with the community to achieve Green Globe environmental certification along the South Coast. Thanks to USAID’s help, I am now knowledgeable enough to move this initiative forward in my community” says Community Project Manager Eric Morrison.

Lorenzo Smith, a youth of the Grants Pen Inner-city Community

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Lorenzo Smith, a youth of the Grants Pen Inner-city Community now has a better chance in life. He worked temporarily at the Mega Mart Super Store an is now involved in a HEART program.

Andre Fairclough

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Andre Fairclough is now seen as a positive role model in his family and community as he engages in the working world.

Ms. Taylor proudly displays a successful pepper crop achieved with help from USAID.

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Ms. Taylor proudly displays a successful pepper crop achieved with help from USAID.

Public Health Inspectors participate in a training workshop along with REACT

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Public Health Inspectors participate in a training workshop along with REACT

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