[{"bbox": [127, 153, 1134, 207], "category": "Text", "text": "**Foundation of Jamaica** also works to catalyze on-the-ground change in environmental conservation, sustainability, and forest conservation."}, {"bbox": [127, 232, 1134, 366], "category": "Text", "text": "Academia is also involved in this sector, and produces expert advice: the **University of the West Indies** (UWI) for example, conducts research and identifies solid waste accumulation hotspots for various interventions. Within UWI, the MGI-Blue Group uses remote sensing and GIS technology for informed decision-making, while the Center for Marine Sciences focuses on mangrove restoration, including habitat management, mangrove selection and provision, and monitoring."}, {"bbox": [127, 391, 1134, 525], "category": "Text", "text": "Regarding the **economic development of Kingston**, the **Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce** (MIIC) is responsible for promoting economic development through industrial growth, investment attraction, trade facilitation, small business support, policy formulation and implementation, and regulatory compliance. The **Development Bank of Jamaica** (DBJ) is currently designated as the Government of Jamaica's (GoJ) Privatization Secretariat and is responsible for implementing the GoJ's PPP Programme."}, {"bbox": [127, 550, 1134, 630], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Shipping Association of Jamaica** (SAJ) represents terminal operators, stevedoring contractors, and shipping agents and intends to transform Newport West into a world-class logistics facility, contingent upon the completion of a drainage project of the area."}, {"bbox": [127, 655, 1134, 843], "category": "Text", "text": "The **National Water Commission** (NWC), fully owned by the GoJ, is the main institution responsible for all major water and sewerage operations in Jamaica. It operates as a commercially viable entity independent from central government financial support. To achieve viability, the NWC needs to operate at optimal efficiency and set rates/tariffs to ensure full cost recovery, covering operational and capital investment costs. The NWC will be a key player since it has extensive experience with multilateral agencies, taking loans and receiving technical assistance support from development banks. The NWC has many projects awaiting financing for investments and many more at various levels of preparation."}, {"bbox": [127, 868, 1134, 922], "category": "Text", "text": "**International stakeholders** include the European Investment Bank (EIB), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and EU Member States present in Jamaica, notably Belgium, France, Germany, and Spain."}, {"bbox": [86, 976, 603, 1010], "category": "Section-header", "text": "# 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION"}, {"bbox": [86, 1041, 507, 1073], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.1 Objectives and Expected Outputs"}, {"bbox": [115, 1114, 1164, 1168], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Overall Objective** (impact) of this action is **to advance the sustainable and inclusive urban development in Kingston.**"}, {"bbox": [127, 1194, 725, 1220], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Specific Objectives** (outcomes) of this action are as follows:"}, {"bbox": [127, 1221, 556, 1247], "category": "Text", "text": "1. Enhanced restoration of coastal ecosystems."}, {"bbox": [127, 1248, 1134, 1302], "category": "Text", "text": "2. Enhanced government attractiveness to European investments for resilient Kingston infrastructure projects in line with the Global Gateway Investment Agenda"}, {"bbox": [127, 1327, 1057, 1353], "category": "Text", "text": "The **Outputs** to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives are:"}, {"bbox": [127, 1354, 629, 1380], "category": "Text", "text": "1.1. Reduced **amount of waste** entering into the ocean"}, {"bbox": [127, 1381, 504, 1406], "category": "Text", "text": "1.2 Enhanced **restoration of mangroves**"}, {"bbox": [127, 1407, 1130, 1433], "category": "Text", "text": "1.3. Increased **awareness** of the effects of waste disposal in the gullies and its contribution to ocean pollution."}, {"bbox": [127, 1434, 1134, 1486], "category": "Text", "text": "2.1. Increased **pipeline of projects for resilient infrastructure**, focusing on key physical infrastructure in line with the priorities of the Global Gateway Investment Agenda"}, {"bbox": [127, 1487, 970, 1513], "category": "Text", "text": "2.2 Increased safe passage **for the community** around the Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant"}, {"bbox": [1038, 1681, 1144, 1707], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 8 of 23"}]