Overview

Welcome to Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model for National Development

Map of the World with a plane being held by someone's hand.

Spanning across all six inhabited continents — Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, and Australia — the Jamaican Diaspora stands as a testament to Jamaica's global reach and influence. Notably, our diaspora ranks among the most engaged and patriotic worldwide. 

The Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model, known as JAM-DEM, epitomizes this bond by establishing a dynamic communication channel. Through JAM-DEM, we ensure continuous dialogue between the Jamaican diaspora and our key stakeholders, encompassing the Government of Jamaica, its various ministries, agencies, and public-private entities. This communication conduit is materialized through the JAM-DEM platform. Beyond mere communication, the JAM-DEM platform is designed to cultivate an ecosystem that champions entrepreneurship, spurs business development, and encourages innovation. It's a nexus for direct investments into Jamaica's priority sectors. Furthermore, JAM-DEM actively taps into the vast reservoir of expertise and talent within our diaspora, accentuating their pivotal role in transferring invaluable knowledge and skills back to our homeland.

Our Vision & Mission

Jamaica possesses one of the most active and patriotic diasporas worldwide.

The Jamaica Diaspora Engagement Model for National Development (JAM-DEM) platform creates an environment that fosters entrepreneurship, business development, innovation, and direct investment in the priority sectors of the Jamaican economy. 

Additionally, the JAM-DEM platform provides mechanisms for effectively and efficiently harnessing the human and professional capital of the Jamaican Diaspora, focusing on their potential for the transfer of knowledge and skills.

Our Partners

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign TradePlanning Institute of JamaicaIOM Development Fund