Kamala Harris's Dad Had a Plan for Jamaica

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12 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris's Dad Had a Plan for Jamaica

Discover the untold story of Kamala Harris's father, Donald J. Harris, and his revolutionary industrial policy for Jamaica. In 1995, this visionary economist unveiled an economic strategy to transform the Caribbean island from a tourism-dependent nation into a global tech hub. Tackling issues like unemployment and poverty, this groundbreaking document laid a blueprint for economic growth and infrastructure development.

Donald J. Harris, then a Stanford University professor, saw the economic potential of diversifying Jamaica's economy, focusing on job creation and boosting the economy, critical components of Kamala Harris’s father’s industrial policy. He envisioned a Jamaica known not only for its vibrant culture, reggae music, and world-class athletes but also as an industrial powerhouse. His plan included fostering tech startups, sustainable agro-processing, and biotechnology solutions to drive economic transformation.

Join us as we explore Donald J Harris's ten key recommendations, from human capital development and technological innovation to supporting SMEs and promoting exports. This strategy could have significantly improved lives and reshaped Jamaica's future. Learn how this economic planning could have positioned Jamaica as a competitive player on the global stage and what lessons we can take from this visionary's plan to impact our economic potential and growth.

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