Author: McLean, Andrew
Title: Assessment of Community Security and Transformation Programmes in Jamaica
Summary: Crime and violence are major barriers to development in Jamaica. The Government of Jamaica (GoJ), supported by international development partners (IDPs), has initiated a range of programmes to increase the safety and security of local communities. However, little research has previously been done to examine which interventions are most effective. The GoJ commissioned this study to establish which methodologies and approaches are influencing progress towards greater community security and transformation. The GoJ is seeking to determine the capacities required to implement the programmes, the gaps in terms of issues being addressed, and the best institutional arrangements to ensure harmonisation and sustainability. A wide range of GoJ and civil society stakeholders were interviewed as ‘key informants’ at the national and local level. More detailed field research was undertaken into the implementation of the four programmes – CSI, CSJP, ICBSP and PMI – that have had a sustained engagement at the community level. Eleven sample communities were identified and a comprehensive household a survey with a sample size of 3,102 interviews was conducted. Focus groups were also held in each community with community leaders, male youth, programme beneficiaries and either women or children. The report outlines programme objectives, assesses the progress made towards outcomes, highlights any potential gaps in programme design and makes recommendations for their increased effectiveness. The report then assesses the outcomes of programmes on the security of sample communities and reviews the extent to which programmes were anchored in communities. Critical success factors and lessons learnt are then identified. A series of recommendations are then made for the development of a more strategic and harmonised approach to community safety and security.
Details: Jamaica: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), 2009. 105p.
Source: Internet Resource: Accessed February 5, 2012 at
Year: 2009
Country: Jamaica
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Shelf Number: 123979
Keywords:
Public Safety (Jamaica)Security |
