Jamaica makes strategic move towards enhanced productivity
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- <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jamaica is poised for a significant transformation in its approach to productivity and economic growth, as expressed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon.
- The Future of Work and Productivity Summit, scheduled for next month, marks a pivotal moment in this journey. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Set to take place at the University of Technology (UTech) in Papine, St.
- Dana Morris Dixon, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Skills and Digital Transformation.
Jamaica is poised for a significant transformation in its approach to productivity and economic growth, as expressed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. The Future of Work and Productivity Summit, scheduled for next month, marks a pivotal moment in this journey.
Set to take place at the University of Technology (UTech) in Papine, St. Andrew, the event will span three days starting June 20, coinciding with World Productivity Day.
Bridging the innovation gap
The summit’s theme, “Bridging the Innovation Gap: Education, Skills and Economic Transformation,” underscores the event’s focus.
It aims to unite industry leaders and experts to discuss strategies for boosting workplace productivity, including the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance efficiency.
A lifestyle of productivity
During a media launch at the UTech campus, Minister Charles Jr. emphasized the integration of productivity into daily life as essential for Jamaica’s transformation.
He highlighted the summit’s objective to spark discussions on making efficiency a norm in various sectors.
Collette Roberts Risden, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, echoed this sentiment, noting the event will highlight the government’s efforts to implement policies that foster digital upskilling and the use of innovative productivity tools.
Fostering skills for the future
The summit also addresses the urgent need for reskilling, as noted by Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Skills and Digital Transformation.
With data from the World Economic Forum indicating that half of all employees will require reskilling within a year due to technological advancements, Jamaica is actively promoting training in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital literacy.
Commitment to productivity
The event will not only educate attendees on the importance of innovation in productivity but also promote inclusive economic growth through multi-stakeholder dialogue.
The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) also received a $1 million donation from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to support its productivity-enhancing initiatives.
David Wan, Acting Managing Director of DBJ, stressed the importance of this contribution, linking productivity directly to national competitiveness and inflation control.
