The Rural And Economic Development Initiative

Date

Enhanced Agriculture & Tourism Linkages
Optimized rural agriculture production
Addressing the “Structural” / Policy issues
Direct Integration of Youth (targeted marketing, Employment as active participants, Technical support)
Improving Productivity e.g. inputs, soil, seedlings, pest management
Enhanced Business Mentorship & Coaching
Public Infrastructure Investments
Enhanced Marketing of Community Tourism Enterprises
Improved standards and quality of outputs
Crowding in of private sector based on requirement of minimum 5% cash contribution by beneficiaries
Increased efficiency through the introduction of technology and innovation
Increased employment specifically targeting youth. REDI I created 1,300 jobs
Diversified tourism offerings allowing for expenditure and earnings within rural communities
Climate resilience built in the two sectors which account for an estimated 18% of GDP
Expansion of formal businesses and the benefits that flow from that formality

General Objectives

The overall objective of REDI II is to enhance access to markets and to climate resilient approaches for targeted beneficiaries.

Beneficiaries
Groups of persons who are engaged in existing or new enterprises that are legally registered as a Cooperative, Benevolent or Friendly Society. MSMEs, or any legally established association formed by micro and small farmers and fishers engaged in supplyin…
Country
Type
Programmes
Responsible institution
Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)
Topics / Chapters
 G. Territory and internal migration
Main Priority Measure

G.77 - Territories promoting the development and well-being of people

Promote the development and well-being of people in all territories without any form of discrimination, and provide full access to basic social services and equal opportunities for populations whether they live in urban or rural areas, in small, intermediate or large cities or in isolated areas or small rural settlements.

G.80 - Land use planning and environmental sustainability

Formulate development strategies for city systems to encompass territorial planning and environmental sustainability, promoting energy transition and sustainable production and consumption processes, taking into consideration social and environmental externalities, within a human rights framework, in order to promote sustainable and inclusive urban development, and strengthen all segments of such systems, including intermediate and small cities.

G.83 - Natural resources

Promote inclusive development of natural resources, avoiding the social and environmental damage that this may cause.