United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative Dr Kishan Khoday is encouraging Jamaica to make greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation to boost productivity and support national development.
Speaking at the World Habitat Day Exposition 2026 at the Summit Kingston on Monday, October 5, Khoday said the country has opportunities to further explore these technologies, including their potential to help address informal settlements.
The exposition was held under the theme “Adequate Housing for All”.
Khoday said visits to informal settlements, including communities severely affected by Hurricane Melissa, highlighted the continued need for support.
He noted that UNDP and its partners are expanding cooperation in areas such as financial management for small businesses, economic diversification, AI and digitisation, and women’s empowerment in key sectors.
These efforts, he said, aim to strengthen businesses’ capacity, improve productivity and create access to new market opportunities.
Khoday also called for climate resilience to be integrated into disaster recovery. He said Melissa’s devastating impact on some informal settlements presented an opportunity to rebuild communities to better withstand future disasters.
The exposition brought together housing, financial, environmental, disaster management and academic organisations, including the National Housing Trust, Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Housing Agency of Jamaica, Urban Development Corporation and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, World Habitat Day draws attention to the condition of towns and cities and the need for adequate shelter.
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