Jamaican Minister Robert Nesta Morgan is spearheading a high-level governmental delegation at the inaugural LATAC-UK Infrastructure Forum in Lima, Peru, from March 23-26, 2026. This strategic gathering unites senior officials from Latin American and Caribbean nations with key representatives from the United Kingdom, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the World Bank. The central focus revolves around dissecting optimal methodologies in infrastructure strategy, governance frameworks, financial models, and project implementation.
The Jamaican delegation’s agenda is meticulously crafted to align with the nation’s pressing infrastructure priorities. It features high-level consultations with Peru’s National Infrastructure Authority (ANIN) and former leaders of the country’s reconstruction authority. The itinerary also incorporates specialized technical sessions dedicated to governance structures, strategic planning, and enhancing systemic resilience against natural disasters.
Minister Morgan emphasized the practical objectives behind this diplomatic mission, stating the purpose extends beyond theoretical discussion to actionable learning. Jamaica is actively evaluating methods to fortify its infrastructure delivery mechanisms, enhance inter-governmental coordination, and develop systems that are simultaneously efficient, resilient, and tailored to national requirements. Peru’s documented expertise in post-disaster recovery and resilient reconstruction offers a particularly valuable case study for Jamaica as it contemplates strengthening its own institutional response capabilities.
The delegation’s schedule includes an on-site inspection of resilient infrastructure projects, such as flood protection engineering works, culminating in a conclusive workshop to synthesize reconstruction insights and formulate actionable next steps for Jamaica. This engagement underscores Jamaica’s dedicated approach to adapting credible international models to forge context-specific solutions for its infrastructure challenges.