PLANNING INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Copyright©2012by PlanningInstituteofJamaica Allrightsreserved AnnualReport2011 PublishedbyPlanningInstituteofJamaica 16OxfordRoad Kingston5 Jamaica,WestIndies Telephone: (876)960-9339 (876)906-4463/4 Fax: (876)906-5011 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pioj.gov.jm ISSN:1013-91X Printed2012 Contents MembersoftheBoardofDirectors ..........................................................................................6 DirectorGeneral’sStatement.................................................................................................... 7 DirectorsofthePlanningInstitute ............................................................................................10 DirectorGeneral’sSecretariat................................................................................................... 11 PolicyandPlanning ................................................................................................................. 14 Programme/ProjectDevelopment,CoordinationandMonitoring............................................21 ResearchandInformationServices ..........................................................................................28 ExternalCommunicationandMarketing..................................................................................31 GovernanceandManagement...................................................................................................35 2011YearinReview..................................................................................................................39 AuditedFinancialStatements2011 .........................................................................................41 MissionStatement ThePlanningInstituteofJamaicais committedtoleadingtheprocessof policyformulationoneconomicandso- cialissuesandexternalcooperation managementtoachievesustainable developmentforthepeopleof Jamaica. 4 AnnualReport,2011 VisionStatement Tobeproactiveintheprovisionofstrategic andinnovativepolicyandprogrammaticre- sponsestoemergingissuesatthenational and organizationallevelsinpursuitof SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT AnnualReport,2011 5 MEMBERSOFTHEBOARDOF DIRECTORS DrGladstoneHutchinson ProfessorAlvinWint DirectorGeneral& Chairman MrColinSteele MrDevonRowe MissJoyDouglas MrKeithCollister MrRobertWynter MrRolfSimmonds MrsSandraGlasgow 6 AnnualReport,2011 DIRECTORGENERAL’S STATEMENT uous close monitoring, reporting and forecasting on the Ja- maican economy; coordinating the official development assistance and ensuring successful execution of govern- ment’s commitments associated with the release of funds un- der these programmes; monitoring the social sector and formulating and coordinating the implementation and evalu- ation of policies, plans and programmes in the sector; and playing a leading role in the development of a number of stra- tegic climate change related projects. Activities associated with the Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan were ongoing based on the government’s stated commitment to the plan. The Institute, consistent with its mandate to pro- vide policy advice to government, prepared and provided several policy briefs and notes and Cabinet submissions to thegovernment. Dr Gladstone Hutchinson Director General PlanningInstituteofJamaica The Board of Directors, chaired by the Director General, meets on a monthly basis and provides general guidance and oversight of the Institute’s work. During the year, Board uring 2011, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Members saw the necessity to re-examine the role of the Doperated in an uncertain domestic and global environ- Board and subsequently developed terms of reference for two ment. The economy operated within the context of a fragile committees—(i)AuditandFinance;and(ii)Governance. global economic recovery where growth prospects dimmed, financial conditions deteriorated and downside risks were el- I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the out- evated primarily in response to the worsening European debt going Board for their oversight and strategic management of crisis. Although the Jamaican economy showed signs of re- the Institute. Board members partnered with the divisional covery, it was readily recognized that the economy remained directors and the wider staff in ensuring that the quality of the fragile and there was an urgent need for additional macroeco- outputs and impact of the Institute are high, and are delivered nomic and structural reforms to solidify the gains already in a timely and efficient manner. In addition, I would like to made. The social environment was also fragile due in part to welcome the new members of our Board — Professor Brian increased job losses, which existed in spite of the return to Meeks, Dr Pauline Knight, Dr Ike Johnson and Dr Joy economic growth in 2011. The issue of how to achieve sus- Moncrieffe — who will be joining Professor Alvin Wint, Mr tainable economic growth with social equity, therefore, re- Devon Rowe and Mr Robert Wynter. The Institute looks for- mained a matter of primary concern. This was central to the wardtocontinuedcollaborationasweforgeahead. consideration of policies and measures to address the eco- nomicandsocialproblemswhichconfrontedthecountry. Against this background, the PIOJ was called upon to as- MILESTONES sist in finding viable solutions to forge the way forward. The There were many accomplishments worth noting as a re- PIOJ responded by providing evidence-based policy and sult of the work conducted throughout the year. The PIOJ planning advice through the conduct, analysis, promotion completed the Growth Inducement Strategy (GIS) for Ja- and dissemination of socio-economic research. The Institute maica in the Short and Medium Term during the first quarter was committed to providing policy advice which would stim- of 2011, a continuation of the work which started in 2010. ulate sustained socially inclusive economic growth over the The GIS, which is fully aligned with the Vision 2030 Ja- medium term. We partnered with other government agen- maica – National Development Plan, provides a coherent cies, our International Development Partners and the private and comprehensively structured package of strategies and sectorinthispursuit. initiatives to systematicallyaddress structural constraints and achieve sustainable economic growth with social equity. A Major areas of focus for the organization included: contin- draft of the strategy document was submitted to the Cabinet AnnualReport,2011 7 and after extensive discussions, released in March 2011 and maica. These included: (i) the creation of a Braille version of posted on the PIOJ’s website. The PIOJ subsequently orga- the Popular Version of Vision 2030 Jamaica, which was dis- nized and hosted a public symposium, featuring analyses and tributed to agencies for the visually impaired; and (ii) the in- critiques from expert panellists drawn from the private sector fusion of Vision 2030 into national events such as Jamaica’s and civil society, as well as commentary from members of the Festival2011. public. Following further consultations, the GIS document was revised in December 2011. During the year, the PIOJ continued to fulfil its mandate of coordinating Official Development Assistance (ODA) to fur- The Community Renewal Programme (CRP), an integral ther government’s strategic goals as outlined in Vision 2030 part of the GIS, reflects government’s efforts to create inclu- Jamaica – National Development Plan. In executing this sive and socially just growth. The CRPaddresses the empow- mandate, the Institute identified funding sources for pro- erment, economic development and broadening of freedoms posed development projects; coordinated donor activities; of residents in volatile and vulnerable communities. The negotiated loans and grants with bilateral and multilateral de- programme seeks to provide a platform for the coordination velopment partners; and monitored the implementation of and enhancement of the delivery of services to these vulnera- projects and programmes financed by International Develop- ble communities. This will be achieved through various ac- ment Partners (IDPs). In 2011, the Institute oversaw a com- tivities to be undertaken in the areas of governance, social bined portfolio of approximately US$2.8 billion ($241.0 transformation, safety and justice, physical development, billion) for loans, grants and technical assistance from multi- socio-economic development and youth development. The lateral and bilateral agencies as well as counterpart resources CRP is being coordinated through a secretariat established from the Government of Jamaica. The PIOJ was instrumental during the first quarter of 2011 and which is housed at the in securing new ODAamounting to US$541.6 million ($46.6 PIOJ. billion). Disbursements totalling US$595.8 million ($51.3 billion) were facilitated. It should be noted that, unlike in The PIOJ, during the year, continued to build and enhance 2010, when policy-based loans accounted for the largest the capabilities of the tools and models used to conduct the share of disbursements, in 2011 disbursement was highest for work of the Institute. These were used to update, develop and investment projects. While there were achievements in meet- create the various models, indicators and indices that facili- ing several policy reform actions, budget support financing tated the strengthening of our analytic capacity and enhanced was curtailed because of the lack of achievement of some pol- the robustness