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AgricultureTourismHospitality Business Sector

Group 2

HealthEducationArt & Entertainment Youth

Group 3

TransportationService DeliveryConstructionRetailManufacturing

Group 4

Elected RepresentativesProfessional ServicesBanking and FinanceService ClubsSecurity

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QUESTION – What are the gaps and other issues in this sector which needs to be

addressed so that the labour force and economic development can be facilitated?

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SECTOR GAPS IDENTIFIED SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTORS /ACTORS

TOURISM

Lack of collaborationUnited collaboration

Networking-Village as businesses- Country Style- Clarence Myers- Manchester PDC

FundingDACs Business plans for projectsGrant writing courseNetwork

DAC’sMPDC

Destination marketing programme (South Coast)

Tourism – health, community based, wellness. Identify niche markets

Identifying niche markets for the parish

Education on niche market

Best practices to be identified

Study tours to good examples

Security in tourismCommunity buy-in (protection)

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HOSPITALITY

Audit of accommodation (formal and informal)

Knowledge of accommodation that exist

Lack of funds for upgrading to TPDCo standard

Assessment for upgrading needs

Lack of skills and poor customer service skills

Training in hospitality basic skills

Language skills improvement

Training in different languages

Embassies

Community understanding and involvement regarding harassment

Training of citizens to be aware and hospitality

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AGRICULTURE

No outlet for farm produce Links between producers and customers (farming network).Processing and value added cottage industry. Communication and marketing of farmers

SRC (bottling, labeling).

Jamaican Diaspora (buying and investing).

MPDC

Data base of projects that need funding eg. Shortage of honey

Water shortage Water catchment

Glut of produce Agro processing

Education on nutritional value eg. Naseberry

Scientific Research Council SRC).Northern Caribbean University (NCU).

Link between agriculture and tourism

Villages as businesses

Information flow to farmers More training programmes for farmers through PDC (basic GAP- Good Agri-cultural Practices)

MPDC

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TRANSPOR-TATION

Unruly and indisciplined road users i.e. public

Training, monitoringExamination

PoliceMinistry of Transport

Dangers faced by school children in public transportation system

SchoolsMinistry of transport

Opening up doors to Mandeville eg. Knutsford Express

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MANUFAC-TURING

Lack of employment opportunities

Establishment of factories etc.

Investors (local and overseas)

Many unemployed youths Training institutions Government agenciesHEART/NTA

Lack of innovation in preservation of seasonal crops

Production of preserves

Quality of goods produced Control and supervision

Bureau of Standards

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SERVICE DELIVERY

UtilitiesGarbage

Inefficiency – Lack of resources

TrainingAcquision of equipment

Relevant agencies

Inadequate trainingClose supervision and follow up training Relevant agencies

Lack of amenities eg. Post office/agency

Community involvement as advocates

Community and appropriate government ministry

Inadequate water supply.Irregular garbage collection

Piped water to communities.

Proper supervision and maintenance of garbage trucks

National Water Commission

Parish CouncilSPM

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RETAIL

Location of agricultural produce

Distribution of commodities

Distribution centersCommunityCooperativesPMOs

Poor quality goods Quality control Bureau of standards

Glut of agricultural produce Marketing goods where needed

PMOs andCoooperatives

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CONSTRUC-TION

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PROFESSIONALSERVICES

Lack of professionalism On the job trainingLack of life training skills On the job training.

Mentorships.Job shadowing.

Poor customer service Improve front desk reception.Hands on management.Attitude shift.More pride in work.More openness to outsiders who shop and visit here.

Lack of welcoming environment discourages investment

Welcome to Mandeville.Support for new and interested businesses.Show enthusiasm.Investment manual (make website and facebook page for more visibility, flyers, advertising).

Chamber of CommerceManchester Parish CouncilMPDC

Need to know businesses that exist and what businesses are needed.

Audit/ research need to be done

Cost of real estate is prohibitive in Mandeville

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SECURITY

Lack of trust with some members of the Police.

FearComplicity – People not sharing information or coming forward

Lack of situational training – dispute resolution

Additional training for specific situations

Inadequate resources –Finance, resources, facilities

Poor facilitiesAbused youthInadequate enforcement of legislation

EducateEnforce

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ELECTEDREPRESEN-TATIVES

Disconnect between community and representatives

Lack of community outreachLack of funding for localneeds

Fund raising activities.New governance approach for local maintenance

Filling certain seats – running as independent is difficult – no support

- Political tribalism

Lack of trust Building trust

Community service by persons / youths in prisons-Usually in town centres

Using community structures that are in place

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BANKING &FINANCE

Not enough small/micro loans for small businesses

Lower interest ratesFlexible collateral

Lack of intervention in communities – urban and rural. (little or no corporate social responsibility)

Special grants for youth and education.Skills training

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SERVICECLUBS

Viewed as elitist

NB Doing a good job and is responsive

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HEALTH

Not enough access to healthcare

No passion – its about the money

Health professionals are looking elsewhere

Education about health care:Sexual and mental etc.

Sensitization programmes

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EDUCATION

GSATRestructure the curriculum.Placement of students

Ministry of Education

Student loan accessibilityStreamline the application process.Make it more customer/user friendly

Student Loan BureauMinistry of EducationMinistry of Youth, Sports and Culture

Resources for learningSeek sponsorship from corporate Jamaica and international funding agencies.

UNESCO, UNUSAIDCIDA etc.

Mind setBehaviour change modification in schools

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ART &ENTERTAIN-MENT

Lack of entertainmentFunding.Promote the establishment of more youth and social organizations

Local community in partnership with stakeholders and entertainment industry

Opportunities to showcase local talent

Fundraising events.Organize more frequent structured events (festivals.)

JCDCLocal community

Lack of fundingFundraising eventsSponsorship

Local talent/community groupsCommercial stakeholders

VolunteerismChange mindsetsensitization

NCYD, SDCCouncillors, political directorate

DistributionDecentralize opportunities to showcase.Advertising opportunities

Volunteers to organize events

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YOUTH

Lack of opportunities and accessibility to same

Increasing awareness through various media eg. Twitter etc.

MLSS, NYSHEART/NTA, local business enterprises

Mindset of young peopleFacilitate behavior modification programme in schools, youth clubs etc.

NGOs, MOH, Ministry of Youth and Culture, SDC, NCYD, JCDC, 4H

Political interferenceChange political mindset

Youth, SDC, NCYD

Migration of youth to greener pastures

To provide more options for youth to access

Central government and private sector

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