Public Sector Learning and Development Policy to be Launched on January 31

The Office of the Cabinet in partnership with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will launch the Public Sector Learning and Development Policy on Friday (January 31).

Scheduled to be held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, the event will bring together government ministers and public-sector leaders at various levels. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Business Development and Communication at MIND, Prudence James-Townsend, said that the policy launch marks a pivotal milestone in Jamaica’s public-sector transformation journey.

“The Public Sector Learning and Development Policy underscores the Government of Jamaica’s commitment to empowering public officers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to achieve excellence in public service delivery.

It represents a strategic approach to moulding a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the sector,” she said. The event will include a video presentation outlining the elements of the policy and its strategic objectives.

Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, will guide the proceedings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Government ministers scheduled to be in attendance include Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

The development of the Public Sector Learning and Development Policy is the result of a collaborative effort among several public-sector organisations, including MIND, Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, the Office of the Services Commission, and trade unions.