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Jamaica
Last reviewed: 05 August 2009

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UK Development Assistance

Poverty reduction is the main focus of Britain's development assistance in Jamaica. The Department for International Development (DFID) have an aid programme for Jamaica worth in the region of £2.5 million a year. In addition, the UK also waives approximately £5-6m of Jamaican debt annually. Between 2008-2011 phase of programming, DFID will continue to promote safety, security and access to justice for all Jamaicans. Major projects include assistance to the programme to reform the Jamaican police force; assistance to community security initiatives and other programmes related to regional issues around economic growth, disaster risk reduction, HIV and AIDS and gender.

Department for International Development (DFID)

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Useful Links

• UK Trade & Investment Country Profile: Jamaica
• Department for International Development (DFID)
  
  Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM)
• Association of Caribbean States (ACS)
• BBC News Country Timeline: Jamaica 

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