Local Partner Development (LPD)

In Jamaica, USAID will improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of its local partners to improve their ability to advocate for greater security and prosperity, in collaboration with key public and private sector partners.

Programming will strengthen the capacity of targeted local entities, support social enterprises through a business incubator model, improve the enabling environment for civil society organizations and social enterprises, and foster intentional collaboration between civil society, government, and the private sector.Programming will strengthen the capacity of targeted local entities to support social enterprises through a business incubator model, improve the enabling environment for civil society organizations and social enterprises by supporting the Government of Jamaica's implementation of a social enterprise policy, and foster collaboration between civil society, government, and the private sector. [CBSI]