Assisting the people of Jamaica in attaining their full potential, by improving the quality of their lives and helping them achieve sustainable development.
Over 900 Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) counselors have been trained island-wide as part of USAID National HIV/AIDS program from 2001-2004.
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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