Financing For Life Long Education:For Real GDP Growth In Jamaica

In order for Jamaica to transition from a Developing Country to a Developed Country it will be highly necessary to create a Knowledge based society, the inability to seriously overcome this challenge will mean Jamaica will be in transition to a developed country for an infinite number of years. A lifelong learning framework encompasses learning throughout the lifecycle, from early childhood through retirement. It encompasses formal learning (schools, training institutions, universities); non- formal learning (structured on-the job training); and informal learning (skills learned from family members or people in the community). It allows people to access learning opportunities, as they need them rather than because they have reached a certain age. Lifelong learning in Jamaica is an important policy topic for government. This assumption is based on the impact of additional training on economic growth and on income distribution, particularly in an age when previously acquired knowledge is depreciating faster than before.Government of Jamaica(GOJ), Ministry Of Education,Jamaica,Jamaica teachers association(JTA,Jamaica Union Of tertiary Students(JUTS),UWI Mona Guild Of Students,UTECH Students Union,People National Party(PNP), Jamaica Labour Party(JLP), Private Sector Of Jamaica(PSOJ),Jamaica Employers Fderation(JEF),Jamaica Chamber of Commerce(JCC),Kingston And St Andrew Corporation(KSAC), University Of The West Indies(UWI), University Of Technology(UTECH), Northern caribbean University(NCU),World Bank,Jamaica, International Monetary Fund,Jamaica, Inter-American Development Bank(IDB),Jamaica

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP:THE PLATFORM FOR POLITICAL SUCCESS

Good leaders are made not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never-ending process of self-study, education, training, and experience. To inspire your people into higher levels of teamwork, there are certain things you must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are acquired through continual work and study. The best leaders are continually working and studying to improve their leadership skills.Leadership,Strategic Leadership,Political Leadership,Jamaican Political Leadership, Edward Seaga, P J Patterson, Michael Manley, Peter Phillips, Peter Jones Economic Development Institute

CSME Government Performance Management Framework (GPMF).

There has been much discourse again over the last six to eight weeks on the issue of Government performance and the concept of performance budgeting has resurfaced. Some have recommended, the Accrual Budgeting approach, which is outlined in a previous 2004 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation document on Jamaica, others, have referred the matter to the area of zero based budgeting, however, this type of budgeting, although, theoretically ideal, practically, Jamaica and other Lower Middle Income (LMI) countries in the Caribbean Single Market And Economy (CSME) are not equipped for this and it would create serious political instability in the region as most from time to time operate on a Political Business Cycle(PBS).This speaks to the old Static Competitive Political Model(SCPM) as opposed to the Dynamic Competitive Political Model(DCPM), under which zero-based budgeting would operate optimally.Caribbean Single Market And Economy(CSME),Trinidad,Jamaica,Barbados,CARICOM,Caribbean Government Performance,Government Performance Managment

CSME Government Performance Management Framework (GPMF).

There has been much discourse again over the last six to eight weeks on the issue of Government performance and the concept of performance budgeting has resurfaced. Some have recommended, the Accrual Budgeting approach, which is outlined in a previous 2004 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation document on Jamaica, others, have referred the matter to the area of zero based budgeting, however, this type of budgeting, although, theoretically ideal, practically, Jamaica and other Lower Middle Income (LMI) countries in the Caribbean Single Market And Economy (CSME) are not equipped for this and it would create serious political instability in the region as most from time to time operate on a Political Business Cycle(PBS).This speaks to the old Static Competitive Political Model(SCPM) as opposed to the Dynamic Competitive Political Model(DCPM), under which zero-based budgeting would operate optimally.Caribbean Single Market And Economy(CSME),Trinidad,Jamaica,Barbados,CARICOM,Caribbean Government Performance,Government Performance Managment

Good Corporate Governance: How Jamaica Will Enter the Global Village

Jamaica in order to effectively interface with the global village has been forced to change its ethical mindset, which has deterred the practice of good corporate governance and its worldview of how to aggressively achieve business success in an era, which does business via the Internet and other forms of wireless communication making business real-time. In Jamaica those companies who have not listened to the wisdom of those who deemed fit to make radical changes as it was deemed then have become names in the business historical archives of Jamaica as these companies no longer exist.Corporate Governance jamaica, Corporate Governance,Peter W Jones Economic Development institute, Jamaica, Jamaica Governance

Government Spending In The Context Of The Developing Country Paradigm in Jamaica

There has been much discourse in the public media about the quality of and effectiveness of government spending in Jamaica. However to put in context and do a comparative analysis should serve to highlight critical discourse analysis and thinking rather than speaking to hyperbolic political diatribe furthermore it will also serve to promote Real Time Thinking (RTT).

JAMAICA & e–BANKING

In Jamaica there has been some improvement in electronic banking referred to e- banking worldwide. We are definitely on the road to this ultimate digital revolution. Especially with products coming out of National Commercial Bank (primarily) and to Bank Of Nova Scotia to a lesser extent. You can either go online or via telephone and pay a number of bills from the comfort of your living room or bedroom any hour of the day by debit card or by visa card. In other countries especially USA and Europe to facilitate this the digital revolution they have designed a product called a STORED VISA/MASTERCARD where any one rich or poor can open an account in any currency and add to the credit card account to the desired credit limit one desires and/or a bank determined maximum for the product. We have in Jamaica a secured credit card where you have to put money forward in a secured account. The former I have described facilitates all while the latter secured credit card limits the greater majority. In the case of Cable & Wireless I can use my Visa/MasterCard and pay my bill on the phone and get real-time payments credited to my account. If for example my phone is locked off and I can go next-door use my friends phone pay my bill and within 5 minutes my phone is back on. The Introduction by all Banks in Jamaica of the Stored Visa/MasterCard Card could be a serious contributing factor to stemming the tide of the digital divide and facilitating the serious onward progress on the road of the digital revolution making Jamaica not another Singapore but a highly competitive Jamaica, a serious player in the Global Village. In order to get a better grasp of the concept of e banking we explore topics that will enable the reader to have a better understanding of the thinking behind the concept.e-banking, Jmaica e-banking,Jamaica, Jamaica Banking

Jamaica and the Nanotechnology Approach to Economic Development.

Nanotechnology is expected to have a major impact on global economies this century and is an important sector for Jamaica in achieving the agenda of becoming a competitive and dynamic knowledge-driven economy by 2030. Key to this will be the active participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are seen to be a major source of innovation and entrepreneurship, and could help Jamaica to better capitalise on and imrpove itself to a world-class research level. However SMEs often have difficulty in accessing funds and support to achieve their full potential.

Jamaica And The Lifelong education Paradigm

Lifelong learning is education for the knowledge economy. In order for Jamaica to transition from a Developing Country to a Developed Country whether it be a Jamaica Labour Party Administration or a Peoples National Party administration it will be highly necessary to create a Knowledge based society, the inability to seriously overcome this challenge will mean we will be in transition to a developed country for an infinite number of years.Education,Jamaica Jamaica Education,Jamaica,Jamaica

Political Campaign Manual

This manual is geared toward a campaign that is grassroots and democratic, actively engaging citizens and campaign volunteers. Such a campaign is ecological in its use of resources as well as in its policy positions. A people's campaign is one in which means and ends are harmoniously interwoven: the conduct of the campaign is fully reflective of the values and political positions of the candidate. It shows its commitment to social justice through inclusion of diverse citizens in its deliberations.Jamaica Political Campaign Manual,Jamaica development, Political Campaign manual, Campaign Manual