What does it mean to have a logistics centred economy in Jamaica?
It represents, in my view, a blueprint of how to build a resilient and sustainable economy in the 21st Century, especially for a Small Island Developing State (SID).
Author: Ainsley Brown
Ainsley Brown is currently working as the Director of Trade, Regulatory, Analysis & Policy for the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) and is called to the Bar of Upper Canada (Ontario), Canada. His primary role is to provide technical advice on regulatory matters and trade matters to the CEO and team at JSEZA.
He holds a LLM in International Commercial Law (with Merit) from the University of Westminster, having earned a diploma in law from London Metropolitan University and a BA (Hons) in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario.
Ainsley is the Administrator of Commercial Law International and has an avid interest in logistics, global value chains; economic development; trade; commercial awareness; green energy; rugby; etc.
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Understanding the functions of documents submitted to the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority
The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) in its special economic zone (SEZ) application process requires applicants' to submit a variety of documents, come get a better understanding of what those documents are and their role and importance in the JSEZA application process.
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A peace garden or a garden for peace? The surprising link between clean air and crime and violence
There is an increasing link between air pollution and crime and violence. This is both a public health and economic issue. The solution - plant trees and create green spaces.
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Lydford Logistics — creating, adding and capturing value for Jamaica
Lydford Logistics, yet another project proving why Logistics Matters, Jamaica. As the company takes shape under the logistics hub framework it is also proving why SEZs matter to Jamaica.
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Logistics critical to the fabric of Jamaican society and economy
As a small island developing state (SID), for Jamaica, the matter of moving, transforming and adding value to goods, services, people, data and money — logistics — most definitely matter.
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Covid-19 has clearly exposed the link between trade and health policies
The link between trade and health policies has become all the more important given #covid-19 pandemic. All 17 UN SDGs provide great policy guidance to policymakers at all levels on how to effectively deal with the Covid-19 crisis.
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The role of the Jamaica Customs Agency in the regulation and monitoring of Special Economic Zones
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) plays a crucial role in the regulation and monitoring of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Jamaica.
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The Top 20 Business Trends to look for in Jamaica in 2020
I chose the list based on several factors, including but not limited to, the convergence of various government policies, investments, enhanced and emerging business opportunities and infrastructural decisions made by the government, private sector and civil society in 2019 and preceding years. Certain patterns have emerged that should make 2020 – best guess – a very special one for business in Jamaica.
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Startup nation Sweden, a success story for others to follow?
Policy makers perusing an adoption and adaption strategy ought to craft their own start-up nation policies based on their own national circumstances but be guided by the principles of Sweden's start-up nation success.
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Special Economic Zones are booming globally
Let's face it SEZ have a proven track record for economic growth and development through industrial upgrading, economic diversification and greater global value chain participation.