In a bid to bolster financial development and foster regional cooperation, Jamaica, in collaboration with the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM), the African Union (AU), and the College of the West Indies (UWI), is spearheading a strategic partnership.
Renewed dedication to prosperity
At a latest occasion held on the UWI, Senator the Honorable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Overseas Affairs and Overseas Commerce, emphasised the collective dedication to prosperity for the area.
Drawing parallels to the beliefs championed by the late South African President Nelson Mandela, Senator Johnson Smith underscored the continued battle in opposition to oppression and the pursuit of financial independence.
Honoring a legacy of battle
Reflecting on the keynote handle delivered by South Africa’s Minister of Worldwide Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, Senator Johnson Smith hailed her as a beacon of the liberation struggles in South Africa.
Dr. Pandor’s presence serves as a testomony to the shared experiences of creating nations of their journey towards development and improvement.
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Collaborative endeavors
Professional-Vice Chancellor for World Affairs on the UWI, Sandrea Maynard, highlighted the multifaceted collaboration between the Caribbean and Africa.
From commerce and monetary companies to local weather change mitigation and schooling, the partnership spans numerous domains.
Maynard additionally emphasised the significance of fostering cultural understanding and a way of belonging amongst Africans and other people of African descent.
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Bridging continents via analysis
Underlining the importance of analysis collaborations, Maynard talked about ongoing partnerships with establishments in Africa.
Notably, the UWI lately signed a Memorandum of Understanding with North-West College in Johannesburg, paving the best way for joint analysis initiatives in key areas of mutual curiosity.
The institution of the P.J. Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy signifies a pivotal step in the direction of addressing main points affecting each areas.
