The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) was established in February 2016.   The MEGJC has  responsibility for the formulation and implementation of policies relating to its portfolio areas which include Water and Wastewater, Land, Environment, Climate Change, Housing, Urban Renewal, Economic Policy and Investment, and Works.   Its portfolio areas are strategically aligned to  the Vision 2030 National Development Plan as stated in:-

• National Goal # 3 – “Jamaica’s Economy is Prosperous” which pursues Economic Stability, Competitiveness and Employment, and  has as its national outcomes:

1. An Enabling Business Environment  (#8)
2. Strong Economic Infrastructure (#9)
3. Priority Economic Projects /Internationally Competitive Industry Structures (#12) and

• National Goal #4 – which pursues Environmental Resilience and Climate Change Response and has as its national outcomes:

1. Sustainable Management and Use of Environmental  and Use of Environmental and Natural Resources (#`13)
2. Hazard Risk Reduction  and Adaptation to Climate Change (#14)
3. Sustainable Urban and Rural Development (#15)

 

The Ministry is pursuing these Goals through a number of Strategic Objectives, which include:-

• Improving the Enabling Environment through the Provision of  Appropriate Policies and Legislation.
• Increasing the synergies, linkages and collaboration amongst sector institutions, with keen focus on Public/Private Partnerships.
• Improving the environment for financing business, innovation and Green Growth.
• Improving integrated development planning, incorporating spatial planning and management for efficient land use.
• Increasing equitable, broad-based land ownership and protection of property rights, as well as greater accessibility to affordable shelter and housing.
• Increasing the development of a modernized main road network and highway infrastructure.
• Increasing the divestment of Non-Core Government functions and maximizing asset utilization.
• Increasing Port and Logistics operations for economic growth.
• Increasing access to potable water and sewerage services.

 

Vision Statement

A Jamaican economy which consistently meets or exceeds its growth targets, while providing meaningful jobs and economic opportunities for all in a sustainable manner.

Mission Statement

Provide visionary leadership, appropriate legislation, innovative policies and coordinated implementation which facilitate investments, sustained growth and prosperity for all in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Core Values

• Professionalism – We commit to the highest standard of conduct in our interactions with internal and external customers.
• Excellence – We commit to being the best at what we do at all times through innovation and self-development.
• Efficiency – We commit to doing the right things right; to achieving the best results with available resources.
• Environmental Stewardship – We commit to preserving the environment through policies, practices and public awareness to ensure healthy and comfortable living for this and future generations.
• Teamwork – We commit to fostering a collaborative effort with all stakeholders to achieve the Ministry’s goals.
• Accountability – We commit to maintaining the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards through openness in all we do, with a view to maintaining public trust.