News & Updates - National Poverty Reduction Programme

Sep, 16

Regional and Global Poverty

An Adjustment to Global Poverty Line

Since the introduction of the dollar-a-day poverty line in the 1990 World Development Report, the World Bank has used purchasing power parities (PPPs) — exchange rates that account for relative price differences across countries — […]

Sep, 16

NPRP Implementing Partners

RADA to Improve Extension Services to Farmers

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will be improving its extension services to farmers, as part of efforts to supply them with the critical support they need to thrive. Read more:https://jis.gov.jm/rada-to-improve-extension-services-to-farmers/

Sep, 16

Social Development

‘Operation Birthright’ to Target Vulnerabl...

With an estimated 200,000 Jamaicans possessing no legal identification, the Government is seeking to provide free birth certificates for at least 11,000 of the most vulnerable in this cohort though its ‘Operation Birthright’ initiative. […]

Jun, 24

NPRP Implementing Partners

New Mobile Messaging Service to Help Parents Launched

New mobile messaging service to help parents launched ParentText made available via UNICEF’s U-Report social messaging service https://www.unicef.org/jamaica/press-releases/new-mobile-messaging-service-help-parents-launched Please click below to access Parent Text via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/18768384897?text=PARENT

May, 06

Environmental

Serious Climate Outlook for Kingston

As the global climate crisis worsens, Jamaica’s capital, Kingston, is among the first cities in the world that are projected as sure to be hit by climate departure as early as next year. For […]

Apr, 12

NPRP Implementing Partners

Life certificate to be introduced for Social Pension P...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be rolling out a life certificate for the new Social Pension Programme during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20220409/life-certificate-be-introduced-social-pension-programme

Mar, 25

NPRP Implementing Partners

30,000 Persons to Benefit from New Social Pension Prog...

It is estimated that more than 30,000 citizens will benefit from the Government’s new Social Pension Programme. To register for this benefit, persons may visit the parish offices of the Ministry islandwide. They will […]

Mar, 31

News
Regional and Global Poverty

Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2020 Reversals of Fortun...

The Poverty and Shared Prosperity series provides a global audience with the latest and most accurate estimates on trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. For more than two decades, extreme poverty was steadily […]

Mar, 31

News
Regional and Global Poverty

Stronger Data Systems needed to fight Poverty- World D...

Data are everywhere. But what is the data revolution doing for the 700 million people who live in extreme poverty? When data are turned into valuable information, they have the potential to improve lives, […]

Mar, 31

News
Regional and Global Poverty

Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic of Inequality to Build ...

‘We have to help countries improve their readiness for future pandemics.’ World Bank Group President David Malpass called on the world to move urgently toward opportunities and solutions that achieve a green, resilient, and inclusive […]

Mar, 31

News
Poverty Data and Research – Jamaica

Return to paradise: A poverty perspective on Jamaica&#...

Jamaica, one of the Caribbean’s most iconic destinations, has attracted a growing number of tourists. In 2019, Jamaica received 4.2 million annual tourists, doubling the number of visitors from 20 years ago. However, after […]

Mar, 31

News
Partnerships and Collaboration for Poverty Reduction

Leon Bailey Is Food for the Poor’s Newest Brand Amba...

Jamaican international footballer Leon Bailey is teaming up with Food For The Poor, the largest charity organization in Jamaica. The star player recently signed on to be one of the organization’s brand ambassadors and will […]