The Ministry

Overview of the Ministry:
The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

MANDATE 
The mandate of MIIC is:

• DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT policies, plans, projects, and programmes that produce substantially higher Exports, Economic Growth and Job Creation.
• PROMOTE local & foreign investments that increase exports, foreign exchange earnings and sustained job creation.
• COLLABORATE with other Government Ministries and Agencies to produce higher economic growth, increased and sustained job creation, and a much higher level of exports by targeting and securing greater local and foreign investments.
• REGULATE for a modern and efficient business and trade economy with a framework of accountability and good governance. ENABLE Jamaican industries to drive productivity and higher exports.

Core Values 

• Accountability - We maintain an accountability framework in our service to the people of Jamaica
• Growth - The business Ministry commits to organizational & national growth and developmen
• Integrity - The MIIC embraces honesty, fairness, and transparency in the execution of our responsibilities.
• Leadership - The MIIC encourages committed, motivational, transformational, and innovative direction in achieving its objectives 
• Efficiency - Systems are created for the effective execution of tasks and the optimization of time and resources

SUPPORTING GOJ MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGIC PRIORITY

• Inclusive Sustainable Economic Growth and Job Creation 

Vision Statement

Boost economic growth and sustained job creation through significant increases in exports as well as targeted and larger investments.

Mission Statement

Substantially improve the collaboration between Government Ministries and Agencies to produce higher economic growth, increased and sustained job creation, and a much higher level of exports by targeting and securing greater local and foreign investments.

Outcomes

• Grow Jamaica’s economy through local and foreign direct investments
• To improve Jamaica’s trade balance by increasing exports and local purchasing
• A strengthened MSME Sector
• Sustainable economic growth and global competitiveness
• Emerging and existing industries are developed for economic sustainability and job creation
• The interests of consumers and businesses are promoted and protected
• The public is protected from hazardous substances
• A strengthened strategic policy and legislative framework
• The Ministry delivers excellent service through 21st century capabilities