Through research and ongoing monitoring of the ecosystem, the JBDC identifies opportunities and areas in need of development. Our projects span several industries and are implemented through partnerships with government entities, private companies as well as regional and multilateral agencies.
Strengthening the Competitiveness and Resilience of MSMEs in Jamaica’s Agro-Industrial Value Chains
The Industrial Development and Technology Transfer among the Member States of the Caribbean Community project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with funding from the Government of
Digital Jamaica – Digital Transition Programme for Jamaica
Jamaica’s Digital Agenda is in line with its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy, with its stated Mission “To achieve greater social and economic development, through increased application of ICT
Evaluation of Jamaica’s Cultural and Creative Industry through Economic Impact Studies and the National Statistics System (JAM NSS-CCI)
The “Validating Jamaica’s Cultural & Creative Industry through Economic Impact Assessments and National Statistical System (JAM NSS-CCI)” project is funded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization through
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT READINESS PROJECT
Capacity Building for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on the Government Public Procurement Process Background The Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) sector is critical to the development and growth
Small Business Development Centre Network
The JBDC has signed MOUs with the following organisations which now provide SBDC Jamaica services: The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, through its agency the Jamaica Business Development Corporation
Essential Oils Incubator Project
With its abundance of raw materials and natural ingredients like castor beans, lemon grass, among others, Jamaica is well poised to manufacture quality products that are suitable for hair, skin
Accelerating MSMEs Growth through Innovation & Technology
MSMEs account for approximately 97% of private firms, 3.5% of GDP, and 80% of employment in Jamaica (Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, 2019). Surveys conducted by the Jamaica Manufacturers
Formalizing Operators in the Jamaican Agriculture & Fisheries Sector
The Agriculture sector forms an important part of the Jamaican economy, accounting for 7.3 % of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018. This sector is characterised by a prevalence of
Increasing The Export Capacity Of Micro And Small Agro-Processors Using The Cluster Approach Project
Increasing The Export Capacity Of Micro And Small Agro-Processors Using The Cluster Approach Project About The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is implementing a EUR197,130 project to assist MSMEs involved
