of public expenditure, and identify policy options for fiscal sustainability. Jamaica's high debt aggravates debt … tool for fiscal policy has been muted by its perceived low credibility. The report suggests focusing on reconciling … sustainability and efforts to improve growth. Revenue performance is also a weak element in the country's overall fiscal framework …

"Political economy explanations for fiscal profligacy are dominated by models of bargaining among organized interest …

disappointing and underperformed most other countries. The findings of this study indicate that Jamaica's disappointing economic …The objective of this report is to identify the main obstacles to longer term growth in Jamaica. The report takes a … growth in Jamaica. The report also examines how the country might further accelerate growth through private sector …

assess the sustainability of Jamaica's National HIV Program from a fiscal perspective. Specifically, the purpose of the study … implications for the delivery of HIV services. The Government of Jamaica requested this study so as to inform its future HIV …/AIDS policy response. This study is one input in a series of actions that the Government will undertake to formulate a future …

are provided and policy options to improve Jamaica's NCD programs are suggested. This study focuses on Jamaica … programs. The main objective of this study is to learn from Jamaica's experience in tackling major NCDs and related risk … factors, to provide policy options for Jamaica to improve its NCD programs and to share with other countries the lessons …

, financial reporting, and auditing practices in Jamaica. It builds on its predecessor, a 2003 ROSC-A&A, and its aims to assist … the Government of Jamaica's efforts to strengthen accounting and auditing practices and to enhance financial transparency … current and potential investors with respect to the financial reporting environment. Jamaica has embarked on an economic …